Many virtual race fans made their Saturday BEL plans not expecting to have any concerns about rain. Their aggravations were only a fraction of what was likely felt in the paddock as whatever small percentage of precipitation that there was, played out enough to leave the track only listed as good.
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The Vagrancy Handicap Up for Grabs
The Vagrancy Handicap – Grade 3 – $175.000 BEL – 6 ½ Furlongs – Dirt For Fillies and Mares Four Years Old and Upward May 14, 2023 You could make a case for almost every horse in this field. It’s… Read More ›
Bang Bang Finish Goes to Greeks Get It in The Walker
5/13/2023 5 CD The Walker $225.000 3yo 5 1/2f Turf 122lbs
Luz International “Violates” Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies
5/13/2023 2 GP Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies $100.000 2yoF 5f Turf 118lbs
Past, Present Collide in Man o War
The 21st Running of the G1 Man o War Saturday, May 13, 2023 BEL Race #4 $600.000 4+ 123 Lbs 11/2 (Turf) #1 King Que Niagra (D J C Racing Stables/P. Lopez): Had his run of three straight G1 victories… Read More ›
The San Luis Rey Looks Like an Open Contest
San Luis Rey Stakes – Grade IIISA Race #2 1 1/2m Turf Graded StakePurse $100.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1 Simply Magic Winning Link Stables Espinoza V 123 — He ran some nice races last year including a… Read More ›
Oceanus Returns as Her Title Defense Begins
Whimsical Stakes – Grade IIIWO Race #6 6f Dirt Graded StakePurse $150.000 For Fillies And Mares Four Years Old And Upward. 1 Commanding Jane Night Rider Stables Boulanger G 122 — She has been a solid mare in her career… Read More ›
Mb Stables Brings Powerful Trio to Peter Pan
The Peter Pan is a great race that is situated right between the KYD and PRK on the schedule for three year olds who may have missed out on the big race last week but also may not be ready to go to PIM next week. It can feature up and comers looking to make a name for themselves or underachievers during TC prep race season.
Field of Seven Looking Runhappy at BEL
This Saturday at BEL, the Man O War will be the featured race, but the track has plenty of other exciting stake action taking place as well. One of the races on the undercard is the sixth edition of the Runhappy, which sends older horses six furlongs on the main track.
Sophomore Sod Sprinters Go for Nice Payday in The Walker
5/13/2023 5 CD The Walker $225.000 3yo 5 1/2f Turf 122lbs The vans have pulled out of town and the TC Circus left for Baltimore, but we catch a nice group… Read More ›