Fierceness holds on to win the Alysheba Stakes
Todd Pletcher's 4-year-old colt Fierceness holds off a challenge from Most Wanted to win the Alysheba Stakes with a track record at Churchill Downs.
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New York Post
20 hours ago
- New York Post
St. John's donor Mike Repole and Rick Pitino horses strike out at Belmont Stakes
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mike Repole walked downstairs from his first-row clubhouse VIP box at Saratoga and conferred with jockey John Velazquez on the edge of the winner's circle after Saturday's eighth race at Saratoga. The billionaire entrepreneur and St. John's basketball benefactor did not step inside. It was not his time. His horse, Fierceness, the winner of the 2024 Travers Stakes, the signature summer event at this historic track, finished second by 2 ¹/₂ lengths to California invader Raging Torrent in the $1 million Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap. While the 8-1 Raging Torrent earned an automatic bid to this fall's Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, Repole and trainer Todd Pletcher were left to pick up the pieces. 'If you told me he'd finish ahead of White Abarrio and Just a Touch, I'd [believe I'd] be taking my picture in the winner's circle,' Repole told The Post. 'You know, it happens. We knew [Raging Torrent] was going to go for the lead. He got brave. I thought at the 3/8ths pole we had him, the quarter pole we had him. And then I saw him open up and, you know, I don't know. 'It was a tough, tough race and a tough, tough loss,' Repole said, 'and there's absolutely no excuse.' Raging Torrent's jockey, Frankie Dettori, praised his horse's will to win. 'At the quarter pole, I was in the lap of gods,' the 54-year-old Italian rider said. 'He showed great determination to get to the line. 3 Raging Torrent races past Fierceness to the finish line to win the Metropolitan Handicap on Belmon Stakes Day at Saratoga Race Course on June 7, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST 'He puts his head down, even when [Fierceness] pressured me [and he fought really hard.' Fierceness, the sub-even-money favorite, got into trouble immediately breaking out of the Wilson chute, which sends horses directly into the middle of the first turn. 'Johnny [Velazquez] said he broke so sharply he kind of hit the gate and came back with some blood on his mouth from hitting the gate at the start,' Pletcher said. 'The first 16th of a mile was pretty rough. They were bouncing around trying to get position. After that he got into the exact position we wanted to, he just couldn't get by the horse in the lead.' 3 St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino speaks with the media before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Repole said Fierceness likely will be targeted for the $1 million Grade 1 Whitney Stakes on Aug. 2 at Saratoga. In the 10th race, A.P. Kid, ridden by Velazquez and trained by Pletcher, ran past the leader at the top of the stretch and pulled away by five widening lengths. Repole and his contingent of 80 family and friends later watched long shot Uncaged finish out of the money in the Belmont Stakes. 3 Mike Repole watches his horse, Fierceness, finish second in the Metropolitan Handicap on Belmont Stakes day. Jason Szenes / New York Post Repole wasn't the only owner with St. John's connections to enter a horse on Belmont Stakes Day. Coach Rick Pitino's RAP Racing took a fourth place in the fifth race with Aggelos the Great. Pitino was not in attendance but told The Post in a text: 'We're disappointed. We all thought he was ready to win. But, you know, [it's] horse racing.' Pitino said he was told by jockey Manny Franco the horse did not like the muddy conditions.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $500 Belmont Stakes No-Sweat Bet This Weekend
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Bet on the Belmont Stakes today with the latest FanDuel promo code offer. Register through the links below to claim a no-sweat bet for the final leg of the Triple Crown. Below, we will look at the horses in the field, odds and handicapping tools. Unlock the best FanDuel promo code offer to make a $500 no-sweat first bet. Racing credit will be added to your account after a loss, so you can use this chance to make an aggressive bet on the winner. FanDuel Promo Code For Belmont Stakes, Primer These are the horses in the field on Saturday, along with trainers, jockeys and morning-line odds. They'll reach the starting gate at 7:04 pm ET. Hill Road, Chad Brown, Irad Ortiz Jr. (10-1) Sovereignty, Bill Mott, Junior Alvarado (2-1) Rodriguez, Bob Baffert, Mike Smith (6-1) Uncaged, Todd Pletcher, Luis Saez (30-1) Crudo, Todd Pletcher, John Velazquez (15-1) Baeza, John Shirreffs, Flavien Prat (4-1) Journalism, Michael McCarthy, Umberto Rispoli (8-5) Heart of Honor, Jamie Osborne, Saffie Osborne (30-1) The race has a purse of $2 million, with $1.2 million going to the winner. What to Know About the Race, Handicapping Tools The Belmont Stakes is at Saratoga for the second-straight year as renovations are underway at Belmont Park. It's only 1.25 miles, unlike the usual 1.5 miles. Sovereignty won the Kentucky Derby to capture the first leg of the Triple Crown. Connections decided to rest the colt for the Preakness, so he's fresher than several other contenders. Journalism won the Preakness with a powerful finish, making him the other horse that has a chance at two legs this year. We finally get to see Rodriguez following his foot bruise, which was the reason why we didn't see him in the Derby or Preakness. He's the lone horse in the field that has at least five weeks of rest. There are many ways to bet on the race. Go to the guide on FanDuel to learn about straight and exotic bets. For example, make a trifecta to select the top three finishers on Saturday. There are many races throughout the day at Saratoga, meaning you can select multiple winners with a Daily Double or Pick 3. FanDuel also has race replays, previous performance info and other handicapping tools. FanDuel Promo Code For The Belmont: Grab $500 No-Sweat Bet Prepare for the last leg of the Triple Crown by snagging a no-sweat bet. New customers in eligible states can complete these steps to make a larger bet than usual on horse racing: Create an account through the links on this page to activate the best FanDuel promo code offer for the Belmont Stakes. A code won't be needed. Enter your full legal name, date of birth, residential address and phone number to confirm your identity. Make a deposit using a debit card, online banking or another payment method. Place a no-sweat bet up to $500 on the Belmont Stakes. A losing wager will automatically release a bonus refund, which you can use toward other races next week. Be sure to opt-in to additional offers on the promotions tab, like a Money Back Special. Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
2025 Belmont Stakes: Post positions, TV channel for Sovereignty, Journalism rematch
2025 Belmont Stakes: Post positions, TV channel for Sovereignty, Journalism rematch Show Caption Hide Caption How oldest living Kentucky Derby winner spends his retirement Silver Charm, who won the 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness, is thriving at age 31 as he enjoys retirement at Old Friends Farm. Sports Pulse The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg of horse racing's 2025 Triple Crown, features a tantalizing rematch between the Kentucky Derby and Preakness champions. Sovereignty edged out Journalism by 1 1/2 lengths to win the Kentucky Derby on May 3. Journalism went on to win Preakness two weeks later on May 17, but Sovereignty was not in the field for the race. However, both Journalism and Sovereignty will race at Belmont Stakes, marking the official rematch between the champions. For the second consecutive year, the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, as Belmont Park undergoes renovation. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Belmont Stakes: 2025 Belmont Stakes: What to know Where : Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York : Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York When : June 7, 2025 : June 7, 2025 Post time : 7:04 p.m. ET : 7:04 p.m. ET Distance: 1 1⁄4 mile 1 1⁄4 mile Purse: $2 million How to watch 2025 Belmont Stakes: TV channel, streaming The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes will be broadcast exclusively on FOX and FS1 from 4-7:30 p.m. ET. Coverage kicks off on FS1 at 10:30-2:30 p.m. ET, before moving to FOX from 2:30-4 p.m. ET. The race can also be live-streamed on FOX Sports app. 2025 Belmont Stakes horses 1. Hill Road (10-1) Trainer: Wayne Lukas | Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr. Hill Road (10-1) 2. Sovereignty (2-1) Trainer: Bill Mott | Jockey: Junior Alvarado Sovereignty (2-1) 3. Rodriguez (6-1) Trainer: Bob Baffert | Jockey: Mike Smith Rodriguez (6-1) 4. Uncaged (30-1) Trainer: Todd Pletcher | Jockey: Luis Saez Uncaged (30-1) 5. Crudo (15-1) Trainer: Todd Pletcher | Jockey: John Velazquez Crudo (15-1) 6. Baeza (4-1) Trainer: Todd Pletcher | Jockey: Flavien Prat Baeza (4-1) 7. Journalism (8-5) Trainer: Michael McCarthy | Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Journalism (8-5) 8. Heart of Honor (GB) (30-1) Trainer: Jamie Osborne | Jockey: Saffie Osborne Heart of Honor (GB) (30-1) The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
