It's not quite a Breeders' Cup card, but there is a lot to like on the Belmont undercard. There are some interesting betting races but I am most looking forward to seeing some of my favorite horses in action. True North Handicap Rick Dutrow's other favorite on the card, Benny the Bull , is...

Post positions were drawn today for the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. As we all know, the big story is Big Brown’s quest for the Triple Crown. Nine other horses will contend with the super-colt as he tries to make history as just the 12th horse ever to win the Triple Crown. ...

I don't believe that post position is usually much of a factor in the Belmont; while in theory Big Brown could get boxed in behind traffic from the 1, he should have enough natural ability to overcome such adversity. However, the strategy in the Belmont often seems to be to get the favorite to run...

Japanese-owned Casino Drive, Spark Candle and Champagne Squall, working in company, at Belmont on Sunday with Belmont Stakes starter Casino Drive eventually overtaking his workmates. The move does appear on the work tab. “We got him in 1:10 and 3,” joked Nobutaka Tada, spokesperson for owner Hidetoshi...

While much of the news over the long weekend focused on Big Brown's latest quarter crack (Fran's HoofBlog will be getting more details direct from his farrier later in the week, so keep checking for updates), the rumors over who will ride Casino Drive continue to swirl. Garrett Gomez is now definitely...