FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON BECOMES THE 1ST PRESIDENT TO ATTEND THE BELMONT STAKES RACE
NYP2001060910 - 09 JUNE 2001 - NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA: Bob Baffert trainer of the race horse Point Given chats with former President Clinton prior to the start of the 133rd running of the Belmont Stakes June 9, 2001 at New York Belmont Park. Point Given won the race 11 lengths ahead of the field. mk/ep/Ezio Petersen UPI
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The Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer and, with no Triple Crown hopes to extend the spring, also kicks off a "second season" of racing.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
The final pieces are in place for Kentucky Derby winner Orb to take the second step toward winning the Triple Crown.
Kentucky Derby winner Orb drew post position No. 1 for Saturday's Preakness Stakes -- almost the opposite of what his trainer wanted.
The field for Saturday's Preakness Stakes is stabilizing at nine runners with Kentucky Derby winner Orb the clear, and feisty, favorite.
The short but difficult march to the Triple Crown is under way for Kentucky Derby winner Orb, with fresh rivals waiting at the next stop.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks capture worldwide attention this weekend while British and Japanese 3-year-olds also crank things up.
For the first time since 2008, the Kentucky Derby field will go to the post Saturday without a horse saddled by trainer Bob Baffert.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
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