A visual look at the field for the 2021 Belmont Stakes in post position order.

A strong second day of trade helped Magic Millions recover from what was at times a lack of market activity in the auction ring on opening day to achieve a five-year high aggregate sales revenue at the end of Book 1 of its National Yearling Sale.

One of the country’s top sprinters, Mischevious Alex, meets some of the nation’s premier short-distance routers over the middle ground of a one-turn mile in the $1 million Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park June 5.

In his final piece of preparation for the June 5, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1), France Go de Ina breezed five furlongs over a fast main track June 2 at Belmont Park. 

In the world of Victorian era English literature, Dickens wrote about a tale of two cities. In the 2021 Triple Crown, jockey Joel Rosario can spin a tale of two rides.

Elliott Walden recounts the history of WinStar Farm and reminisces on some of the many events the farm has hosted.

The post-race positive of Zedan Racing Stables’ Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Medina Spirit for the corticosteroid betamethasone has been confirmed by a second sample requested by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.

A tough bunch of turf sprinters, including the mares Got Stormy and Oleksandra, are set to compete in the $400,000 Jackpocket Jaipur Stakes (G1T) at six furlongs. The Jaipur is a “Win and You’re In” race for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T).

Chad Brown has entered four fillies and mares in the $500,000 Longines Just a Game Stakes (G1T), a one-mile affair at Belmont Park June 5 that also attracted a pair from the overseas stable of Charlie Appleby and six other competitors.

The lure of grade 2 status and a $400,000 purse lured some talented marathoners from as far afield as Kentucky and California to the Brooklyn Invitational Presented by Northwell Health June 5 at Belmont Park.