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Orb returns to track ahead of 145th Belmont Stakes

Thursday morning marked the return to the track of Kentucky Derby winner Orb. The 3-year-old colt, fourth in the Preakness Stakes, galloped a mile at Belmont Park with exercise rider Jennifer Patterson.

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Up the Backstretch: Lukas still beaming after Preakness win

It may have been his fifth time winning the Preakness Stakes, but Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas didn't feel any less happy than if it had been the first time.
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International and E.P. Taylor set for late October

Woodbine Race Course released its complete stakes schedule for 2013, with significant changes to major races.
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Palace Malice gets Smith for Belmont Stakes

Kentucky Derby pacesetter Palace Malice will run in the 145th Belmont Stakes on June 8 with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith in the saddle.
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Husbands sidelined with broken leg

Veteran jockey Patrick Husbands underwent surgery Tuesday after suffering injuries Monday at Woodbine.
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Veterans put in solid workouts

A quartet of stakes winning thoroughbreds posted Tuesday morning workouts ahead of possible starts Memorial Day in the Met Mile at Belmont Park.
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Pletcher pair workout ahead of Met Mile

Discreet Dancer and Cross Traffic will represent the stable of trainer Todd Pletcher in Monday's $750,000 Metropolitan Handicap (Met Mile) at Belmont Park.
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Commentary: No spoiler alert in Oxbow's Preakness Stakes victory

BALTIMORE — Chances are, the horse racing public will get it wrong again.
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Orb joined by Oxbow in 3-year-old poll

Preakness Stakes champ Oxbow has jumped into second-place behind Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the current NTRA 3-year-old Poll. Reigning Horse of the year Wise Dan continues to lead the way in the national rankings.
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Up the Backstretch: The Big O's likely for Belmont Stakes

Now that the Triple Crown will not be won for the 35th consecutive year, attention can focus solely on the pending field for the 145th Belmont Stakes on June 8.