Keith McCalmont
Otter Bend Stables’ Grade 1-winner Gufo will stretch out in distance for Monday’s inaugural running of the $150,000 Grand Couturier, a 12-furlong Widener turf test for older horses at Belmont Park.
Ryan Martin
Two sharp triumphs in as many starts has given Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds faith that First Captain can rise to the occasion in Monday’s 104th running of the Grade 3, $250,000 Dwyer at Belmont Park.
Keith McCalmont
Mr. Amore Stable’s It’s a Gamble will look to spring an upset in Sunday’s $100,000 Manila, a one-mile Widener turf test for sophomores at Belmont Park.
Ryan Martin
Through a 33-race career, nine-time graded-stakes winner Firenze Fire has asserted his talent over seven different racetracks, but it’s no secret that the veteran son of Poseidon’s Warrior has an affinity for Belmont Park. He will seek an eighth triumph over Big Sandy on Sunday in the 13th running of the Grade 2, $250,000 John A. Nerud going seven furlongs for 4-year-olds and upward.
Brian Bohl
Multiple graded stakes-winners will comprise an accomplished field in Saturday’s $100,000 Perfect Sting for fillies and mares 4-years-old and up competing at one mile on the Widener turf course at Belmont Park.
Keith McCalmont
Wertheimer and Frere homebred Happy Saver puts his undefeated record on the line in Saturday’s Grade 2, $400,000 Suburban, a 10-furlong test for 4-year-olds and up at Belmont Park.
