triple crown

Today's Iconic Moment in New York Sports History: Secretariat wins the Belmont Stakes, completing the Triple Crown

June 9, 1973: Secretariat wins the Belmont States completing the Triple Crown and setting a new American record for 1.5 miles on dirt.

Dornoch pulls ahead down stretch to win 156th Belmont Stakes in major upset

We'll have no repeat winners this year.

Seize the Grey wins 149th Preakness Stakes to end Mystik Dan's 2024 Triple Crown hopes

The hope for a Triple Crown in 2024 is over.

Bet against Mystik Dan winning the Triple Crown ahead of Preakness Stakes

Mystik Dan's long Triple Crown odds are warranted considering his entry at Pimlico is still up in the air.

Post positions, morning-line odds set for 2024 Kentucky Derby

Fierceness was named the 5-2 morning line favorite for the upcoming 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

Two more horses die after Belmont Stakes due to 'catastrophic injuries'

Two horses were injured and euthanized at Belmont, one right after Saturday's Belmont Stakes and another on Sunday.

Up to 60% of racehorses are doped, trainer warns during troubling death spree

Horse-racing veteran Fred Hudson says he fears up to 60% of horses are doped. The sport is in crisis over horse deaths ahead of Saturday's Belmont Stakes.

Mo Donegal gives star trainer his fourth Belmont win

Mo Donegal won the 154th Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

Rich Strike highlights horse racing's lack of diversity

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When Rich Strike bolted into horse racing's spotlight in a little over two minutes with his upset Kentucky Derby victory, he shared the stage with his handler,...

This Day in New York Sports: Secretariat wins Triple Crown at Belmont

On June 9th, 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes, completing the Triple Crown and setting a new American record for 1 and ½ miles on dirt. "Big Red" became the...

Early Voting wins the Preakness Stakes

Early Voting won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

Rich Strike skipping Preakness reopens this Triple Crown debate

Rich Strike's owners decision not to run in the Preakness has reignited the old debate that the three Triple Crown races should be spaced out further.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike skipping Preakness

Rich Strike will not compete for the Triple Crown.

Kentucky Derby winner's trainer questioned about alleged Kamala Harris tweet

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike's trainer appeared on ESPN's "Outside the Lines" and was asked if he sent a derogatory tweet about Kamala Harris.

Rich Strike jockey dealing with controversy and fame after Kentucky Derby triumph

The jockey who rode 80-1 long shot Rich Strike to a shocking victory at the Kentucky Derby is serving a suspension this week that will keep him from riding until...

Preakness not a given for surprise Kentucky Derby winner

Rich Strike’s stunning Kentucky Derby upset has the sports world buzzing and led to a sleepless night of celebration that Eric Reed was still recovering from Sunday morning.

Mattress Mack lost $2.6 million betting on Kentucky Derby

Talk about a bad beat.

Kentucky Derby winner's trainer nearly quit sport after barn-fire tragedy

Eric Reed nearly lost everything six years before the horse he trains pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Overhead video shows just how wild longshot's Kentucky Derby win really was

Rich Strike’s historic rise from Kentucky Derby alternate to 80-1 longshot winner only was made more incredible by the overheard view of Saturday’s race.

Kentucky Derby back in all of its glory

Twenty eager colts breaking from the starting gate, a full house for the first time in three years, and a Kentucky Derby lacking a dominant favorite.