The New York Times – Sports:
New York racing officials, addressing a deepening concern for the industry, say they will use diagnostic technology and synthetic tracks to keep horses safe.
Category: Belmont Park
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Ruffian, Ill-Fated Hall of Fame Race Horse, Is Reburied in Kentucky
The New York Times – Sports:
The filly, perhaps the greatest female thoroughbred in history, died after a 1975 race at Belmont Park in which she injured her ankle.
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Mo Donegal Wins the Belmont Stakes as Rich Strike Finishes Sixth
The New York Times – Sports:
The colt, the favorite at post time, edged out Nest in a close race, becoming the third different horse to win a Triple Crown race in 2022. Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike was sixth.
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Photos From the Belmont Stakes
The New York Times – Sports:
New York Times photographers capture images from the 154th Belmont, the last leg of the Triple Crown.
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Lester Piggott, Superstar British Jockey, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Sports:
He won his first race at age 12 and his last in his 50s, and he rode to a record 30 victories in the five most important British thoroughbred races.
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Triple Crown Horse Races: What to Know About the Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Horse racing’s rarest and grandest prize begins Saturday with the Kentucky Derby.
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Islanders Are Finally Home Sweet Home
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.H.L. team lost its first game at the new $1.1-billion UBS Arena but they lost in style. The seats are comfy, the concourses spacious and the bathrooms big and numerous enough that fans won’t miss any goals.