The best of the New York-breds will be front-and-center at beautiful Belmont Park this Saturday. Eight state-bred stakes worth over $1 million combined are on the slate. FanXT will dive into a pair of these races below. Belmont Race 4 (Post time: 1:59 p.m. ET) The $200,000 Mohawk Stakes 1 1/16th-miles on turf #3 VOODOO…
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Frostie Anne, Pat On the Back among best bets on Empire Showcase Day
New York-breds will be in the spotlight this Saturday at Belmont Park on Empire Showcase Day. Eight state-bred events, led by the Empire Classic and Empire Distaff, comprise the majority of the 11-race card. First post is 12:30 p.m. EST. Don’t forget to take part in FanXT’s Daily Fantasy Jockey game! Belmont Race 9 The…
Weekly jockey review, 10/25/17; contentious Keeneland rider race comes down to final week
The traditional fall meets at some of the nation’s top racing venues are entering their final weeks! Get a recap of last week’s thoroughbred action from a jockey angle and see which riders might build on their momentum as the Breeders’ Cup approaches. As always, be sure to take part in FanXT’s Daily Fantasy Jockey…
Empire Showcase Day brings out New York’s best at Belmont
Belmont treats horseplayers to an exciting 11-race card restricted to New York-bred runners this Saturday. Eight total stakes will be contested, including the $300,000 Empire Classic and $250,000 Empire Distaff. Study the races carefully if you’re playing FanXT’s Daily Fantasy Jockey game! Belmont Race 5 The Empire Classic #3 TWISTED TOM (2-1, morning-line favorite) is…
Belmont picks, jockey analysis for Empire Showcase Day
New York breds will be front-and-center on Saturday’s Empire Showcase Day at Belmont Park. All 11 races on the program are restricted to state-breds, highlighted by the $300,000 Empire Classic Handicap at 1 1/8 miles on the main track (Race 10, approximately 5:19 p.m. EST). I’ll discuss this event in great detail here, but be sure…