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Race of the Week – Belmont Stakes

The rite of spring for three year old thoroughbreds meets its conclusion this Saturday in the Belmont Stakes. With two strong Triple Crown victories in the books, one would think the winners would scare more runners off – not the case. A nearly capacity gate of fourteen is lined up for the final leg of […]

The Boys from Chicago

There are a few guys stepping out from their last races in Chicago to new surroundings, some garnering more attention than others.  Since all three last started at Hawthorne… why wouldn’t it get my interest? On a  national scale, with the Preakness just over a week away there are two exiting the Illinois Derby with different profiles […]