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Jockeys In The 2011 Belmont Stakes – Doc’s Sports

2011 Belmont Stakes Jockeys

The little guys in the saddle are important in every horse race, but they are especially significant in the Belmont Stakes. The race is much longer than the horses have ever run before, and the track is unique thanks to the very long stretch and the wide turns. If a jockey doesn’t have a good day then he can cost his horse the race.

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Santa Anita Oak Tree Meet Preview

New Pro-Ride Surface Will Challenge Online Betting Fans

Santa Anita begins its short Oak Tree Meet on 9/24/2008 with a brand new Pro-Ride surface installed for not only the meet but for the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships being held on Oct. 24th and Oct. 25th.