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Baffert all smiles as Justify readies for Belmont Stakes

Baffert all smiles as Justify readies for Belmont Stakes

If trainer Bob Baffert had his way, what remains of the time between the Preakness and Belmont Stakes would quickly vanish. Justify looked so good in his first post-Preakness breeze Tuesday at Churchill Downs that Baffert started talking about running the superstar colt back as soon as possible.

Marty McGeeMay 30, 2018
Justify zips a half-mile for Belmont Stakes

Justify zips a half-mile for Belmont Stakes

Triple Crown hopeful Justify went a quick half-mile Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs in his first breeze since his Preakness Stakes victory as the superstar colt continues to please his Hall of Fame trainer, Bob Baffert.

Marty McGeeMay 29, 2018

Belmont Clocker: Gronkowski, Blended Citizen work

Gronkowski was one of two 3-year-olds who could foil Justify's attempt to win the Triple Crown to work Saturday at Belmont. He was joined by Blended Citizen, impressive winner of the Grade 3 Peter Pan in his local debut May 12.

Mike WelschMay 26, 2018
Belmont Stakes: Strong work puts Gronkowski in the mix

Belmont Stakes: Strong work puts Gronkowski in the mix

Gronkowski did enough in his combine drill Saturday at Belmont Park to keep his hopes alive of being drafted into the starting gate for the Belmont Stakes here June 9.

David GreningMay 26, 2018
Justify takes it easy in Saturday gallop

Justify takes it easy in Saturday gallop

At Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Justify was sent through another routine gallop when going about 1 1/2 miles on Saturday morning under regular exercise rider Humberto Gomez as the unbeaten colt continues to train toward the 150th Belmont Stakes on June 9.

Marty McGeeMay 26, 2018
Belmont Clocker: Noble Indy, Vino Rosso looking good

Belmont Clocker: Noble Indy, Vino Rosso looking good

The Belmont Stakes is now just 15 days away, and that means things will start getting a lot more serious in the morning for the dozen or so 3-year-olds under consideration for the final leg of the Triple Crown, including Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Justify.

Mike WelschMay 25, 2018
Belmont Stakes: Pletcher giving Audible rest

Belmont Stakes: Pletcher giving Audible rest, readying Noble Indy, Vino Rosso

Audible, deemed by many the biggest threat to derail Justify's bid for a Triple Crown, will not run in the June 9 Belmont Stakes, his connections announced Friday.

David GreningMay 25, 2018
Justify has an easy Friday morning at Churchill Downs

Justify has an easy Friday morning at Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Justify went through another uneventful training session for the June 9 Belmont Stakes amid perfect weather at Churchill Downs Friday morning.

Marty McGeeMay 25, 2018
Justify enjoys uneventful gallop for Belmont Stakes

Justify enjoys uneventful gallop for Belmont Stakes

Without any of the drama or whispers that accompanied his first day of training following the Kentucky Derby, Justify returned to training Thursday morning at Churchill Downs for the first time since his epic Preakness triumph amid building excitement toward the final leg of the Triple Crown, the June 9 Belmont Stakes.

Marty McGeeMay 24, 2018
Justify to breeze at least once for Belmont Stakes

Justify to breeze at least once for Belmont Stakes

Justify has settled in at Churchill Downs, was scheduled to return to the track for training Thursday, and will have at least one workout there in preparation for the Belmont Stakes on June 9, when he tries to become the sport's 13th Triple Crown winner and the second for trainer Bob Baffert.

Jay PrivmanMay 23, 2018
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