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NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls for June 9
Game On Dude’s recent defeat opened the door for a familiar horse to ascend to the top of the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll: Wise Dan.
In (sort of) defense of Steve Coburn
We loved “brash” Steve Coburn when California Chrome was winning. In defeat, he became a sore loser. That change says more about us than about Coburn.
RaceBrief for June 9
Stake winners and syndromes, betting and top Midlantic-breds, in our weekend RaceBrief.
Handicappers’ Belmont Stakes selections
We asked our handicappers — including two Maryland Handicapping Series winners — for their Belmont Stakes selections. The question: Chrome or Strong?
For Aldana Gonzalez, “confidence to take the chance”
Twelve years ago, Aldana Gonzalez was a new immigrant with a dream. Now she’s making her mark training a string of horses at Delaware Park.
Belmont history: Affirmed and Lefty
Steve Cauthen hit Affirmed left-handed and the horse surged to beat Alydar in the 1978 Belmont. But how did Cauthen come to have the whip in his left hand?
On Tap: Belmont weekend
This week’s On Tap features the Maryland Handicapping Series, closing day at Pimlico, California Chrome, and more!
For Tonalist, little goes to plan – but it all works out
Nothing’s gone to plan for Tonalist’s breeders. But he’ll enter the Belmont starting gate June 7 with a shot to deny California Chrome’s shot at history.
Top Midlantic-bred Polls: Showdown weekend
Delaunay made a big move in this week’s Top Midlantic-bred Poll — but the real action figures to come over the weekend, with five runners in action.
“The Ice Box Syndrome” and other Belmont Stakes notes
Closers don’t win the Belmont Stakes, and other Triple Crown notes and analysis.
