Forte, Tapit Trice head nine-horse Belmont Stakes

Tue Jun 06 2023James Scully

Four-time Belmont (G1) winner Todd Pletcher holds a strong hand in Saturday’s 155th running of the $1.5 million Belmont, the final leg of the American Triple Crown. The Hall of Fame trainer is responsible for the top two choices on the morning line in the nine-horse field, Forte and Tapit Trice.
Made for Hollywood: Secretariat and the 1973 Belmont Stakes

Fri Jun 02 2023Vance Hanson

Among the fortunate 67,000-plus paid attendees at Belmont Park for Secretariat’s epic triumph was longtime Lexington, Ky., resident and industry contributor Rab Hagin.
Stats and storylines for 2023 Belmont Stakes

Fri Jun 02 2023James Scully

The 155th running of the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) on June 10 will wrap up the Triple Crown. Known as the “Test of the Champion,” the Belmont is the oldest and longest race in the Triple Crown series.
Belmont Stakes Report: Forte, National Treasure head probables

Wed May 24 2023James Scully

The seven-horse Preakness field lacked pace, and National Treasure took advantage. Let's examine the probables for the third leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes on June 10.
Reviewing the final workouts of Kentucky Derby contenders

Mon May 01 2023J. Keeler Johnson

As of Monday morning, with just hours remaining until the Kentucky Derby (G1) post position draw, the majority of the Derby contenders have completed their final pre-race workouts.
Catching My Eye: Louisiana Derby Day at Fair Grounds

Wed Mar 29 2023Kevin Kilroy

Kingsbarns won the Louisiana Derby but does he have a shot in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tapit Trice

Mon Mar 13 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Victories in the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) and Blue Grass (G1) vaulted Tapit Trice into the Kentucky Derby picture.
Pedigree profile: Newgate

Mon Feb 06 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Does Newgate have the pedigree to succeed over classic distances? It’s not necessarily a clear-cut answer, because there are mixed signals to interpret.
Top Winning Brisnet Speed Ratings for 2022

Thu Dec 22 2022Alastair Bull

Brisnet Speed Ratings show there were two outstanding performances in 2022: one by Flightline, and one by… Wudda U Think Now?
First-Crop Sires 2022: Justify Makes a Bright Start

Thu Aug 11 2022Alastair Bull

Writing the stallion marketing script for Justify’s first season in 2019 wouldn’t have been the toughest task in Thoroughbred breeding.
Introducing the First-Crop Sires Series 2022: Choose a Sire for us to Follow

Tue Aug 02 2022Alastair Bull

TwinSpires is bringing back the First-Crop Sires Series for 2022. Last year's series included Gun Runner and Arrogate, and this season, Justify tops our list to follow closely.
Racing Roundtable: Belmont Stakes Festival

Tue Jun 14 2022TwinSpires Staff

In this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson look back on what transpired during the Belmont Stakes Festival and its long-term implications.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 13, 2022

Mon Jun 13 2022Jason Beem

Jason Beem looks back at the Belmont Stakes weekend.