Christopher Feery

NYRA Reports Impressive Haul For Belmont Stakes Day

Saturday’s Belmont Stakes turned out as expected with favorite Tiz the Law besting the field. Also unsurprisingly, the New York Racing Association says Belmont Park took in an impressive haul on race day.

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Saturday Stakes – June 20, 2020

The Belmont Stakes this Saturday will be 10 runners doing battle over 1 ⅛ miles with a $1 million purse at stake. A full slate of other races are also scheduled.

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Post Positions Unveiled For Belmont Stakes

The 152nd Belmont Stakes is Saturday, June 20. Post positions have been set; here's everything you need to know about how the Belmont is different this year.

Posted on: June 17, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Busy Week Ahead In Advance Of Belmont Stakes

The Belmont Stakes begins the Triple Crown series this season, also serving as a prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Before that, several key horse races are being held this week.

Posted on: June 15, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Saturday Stakes – June 13, 2020

Growing carryover pools and a number of interesting races are among the highlights we have to look forward to for a busy Saturday of racing action. Here’s a complete look at what’s on tap, starting with the biggest stakes of the day. $300,000 Ogden Phipps Stakes Race 9 on a 10-race card at Belmont Park […]

Posted on: June 12, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Owner Planning To Downsize Stable Over Lasix Ruling

Last Monday, a Circuit Court Judge in Franklin County, KY weighed in on a request brought forth by the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and defendants Churchill Downs, Keeneland, and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. The group was seeking a restraining order and dismissal of a previous ruling which stated that Lasix was no […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Weekend Results Shake Up Derby Leaderboard

A thrilling victory for Honor A.P. in Saturday’s running of the Santa Anita Derby has vaulted the horse into 2nd place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. It was a 2 ¾-length win over Authentic, another strong contender for this year’s Derby. “Everybody at the barn is really joyful,” said trainer John Shirreffs. “He got 100 […]

Posted on: June 8, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Saturday Stakes – June 6, 2020

We have on tap one of the busiest Saturdays of racing action that we have seen in some time. A number of tracks will be up and running, and there are several quality stakes races to look forward to, highlighted by a big stop on the Road to the Derby. $400,000 Santa Anita Derby The […]

Posted on: June 5, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

New Leader Atop NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll

The reverberations from Derby favorite Nadal’s disheartening career-ending injury continue to be felt across the industry. Futures bettors have already weighed in with their take on how the 3-year-old field shakes out, and we now have some additional confirmation on that. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association released its latest poll on horses in that group. […]

Posted on: June 2, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Major Injury Shakes Up Derby Future Odds

Kentucky Derby favorite Nadal suffered a career-ending injury last week. The devastating announcement has shaken up what has already been a Triple Crown season unlike any other due to the current climate. As you would expect, futures bettors have quickly reacted to the news. Here’s what the odds board looks like at Circa Sports, courtesy […]

Posted on: June 1, 2020 | | Christopher Feery