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Belmont Stakes Preview

The Belmont Stakes is usually the third and final race in horse racing's Triple Crown, and it is best known for being notoriously difficult to win due to its grueling 1 1/2-mile distance. But this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes to be postponed, the Belmont will be[...]
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Wallace enjoying a break back in New Zealand

After going through New Zealand's strict Covid-19 quarantine protocol following his return from the USA, Michael Wallace is enjoying the chance to relax in more familiar surroundings back in Cambridge. With the Coronavirus pandemic forcing the rescheduling of major American Yearling sales such as Keeneland and Fasig Tipton to later in the year, the China[...]
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Pletcher Plays ‘A-game’ With 3yo’s

After the retirement of long-time USA-based Shadwell trainer Kiaran McLaughlin (conditioner of such icons as Invasor, Frosted and Tamarkuz) in April, a fellow previous disciple to the great D. Wayne Lukas, seven-time champion trainer Todd Pletcher, was appropriately ‘tapped' as his successor. The 52-year-old native of Dallas and 11-time Breeders' Cup winner has inherited a[...]
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