Belmont Stakes

Union Rags Wins Belmont Stakes

Rick Howlett — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 23:01:40 +0000

Union Rags surged past Paynter in the stretch to capture the 144th Belmont Stakes today in New York.

It was Union Rags' first race since a disappointing seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.

The Bob Baffert-trained Paynter nearly led wire-to-wire in the mile-and-a-half race but could not hold off Union Rags, with John Velazquez aboard, at the finish.

Atigun was the third-place finisher.

I'll Have Another Retired; Dullahan New Belmont Favorite

Rick Howlett — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:46:54 +0000

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another’s racing career is over.

The colt’s handlers withdrew him from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes after a swollen tendon was discovered in his left foreleg. Owner Paul Reddam says he'll be retired.

Horse Race Writer and Handicapper Discusses Scratch of I'll Have Another from Belmont

Brad Yost — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:55:58 +0000

Today at 1pm there was a press conference at Belmont Park where the tendon injury of I'll Have Another was discussed, and the decision to remove him from the running in the Belmont Stakes was explained.

I'll Have Another Scratched From Belmont Stakes

Rick Howlett — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:56:08 +0000

Triple Crown contender I’ll Have Another has been scratched from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes.

Trainer Doug O’Neill says he pulled the colt from the race after he showed early signs of tendonitis in his left front leg. O’Neill told radio talk show host Dan Patrick that he’s not sure how I’ll Have Another was injured, but he’s not taking any chances by running him Saturday.

BREAKING NEWS--Trainer: I'll Have Another Won't Run in Belmont Stakes

Rick Howlett — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:38:30 +0000

Trainer Doug O'Neill said this morning that Triple Crown contender I'll Have Another will not run in tomorrow's Belmont Stakes.

O'Neill told radio host Dan Patrick that the colt has the start of tendonitis in his left front leg and has been pulled from the race.

O'Neill and the horse's connections will hold a press conference at 1:00pm.

This story will be updated.

D. Wayne Lukas Back at Work After Being Kicked by Horse

Rick Howlett — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:38:08 +0000

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas returned to work today at Belmont Park, a day after he was taken to the hospital with a head injury.

The 76 year old Lukas needed several stitches after one of his horses reared up and struck him in the top of the head.

Lukas was back at the track today for the Belmont Stakes post position draw, and joked about his trip to the emergency room.

I'll Have Another Favored To Win Belmont, Triple Crown

Rick Howlett — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:13:09 +0000

Triple Crown contender I’ll Have Another is the 4-5 early favorite to win the Belmont Stakes.

The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner leads a 12 horse field. He’ll run from post position No. 11, which is fine with trainer Doug O’Neill.