July 12, 2025
Forty Seven Years Ago In New York - Affirmed v Seattle Slew
Forty Seven Years Ago In New York - Affirmed v Seattle Slew
It was 37 years ago that the great Affirmed met the great Seattle Slew at Belmont Park, New York in September 1978. On that fall day in New York the two Triple Crown champions met, an event that obviously has not occurred since. The great Forego led them out on to the racetrack for this epic event. It was a shame that either had to lose - but one did. Watch as these two greats...
July 2, 2024
Belmont Winter Racing to be Exclusively on Tapeta Track
Belmont Winter Racing to be Exclusively on Tapeta Track
Edited Press Release, NYRA: Although race dates for 2026-27 are still to be determined, NYRA anticipates this change will amount to approximately three months of racing exclusively on an all-weather surface. This reflects NYRA’s commitment to improving all aspects of winter racing at the new Belmont Park.
November 28, 2022
Pedigree Review - Bay Bridge
Pedigree Review - Bay Bridge
When the Group One Champion Stakes was about to be run on October 15, there was hardly a punter who would bet against Baaeed. It was considered Baaeed’s race to lose, and lose he did. In fact, he came in fourth. The surprising winner was the long shot Bay Bridge, who became an instant millionaire.
June 18, 2020
Maryland Jockey Club Announces Intent To Write No-Lasix 2-Year-Old Races
Maryland Jockey Club Announces Intent To Write No-Lasix 2-Year-Old Races
In accordance with the national movement that was initiated by the Thoroughbred horse industries in California, Florida, Kentucky and New York, the Maryland Jockey Club has taken the important and necessary action to inform the Maryland Racing Commission of its plans to restrict races for 2-year-old horses to those whose connections elect not to administer the drug Lasix on race day.
