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I'll Have Another gallops around Belmont Park

I'll Have Another, left, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, beats Bodemeister, ridden by Mike Smith, to the finish line to win the 137th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Baltimore.

Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another took another tour around Belmont Park on a rainy Friday, this time galloping a mile under exercise rider Humberto Gomez.

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HORSE & HARNESS RACING

Trainer O'Neill suspended by Calif. racing board

Despite vigorously denying he gave one of his horses an illegal performance-enhancing mixture, trainer Doug O'Neill was suspended 45 days - a ban that won't take effect until after his superstar colt, I'll Have Another, tries to win the Triple Crown.

1 day ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

I'll Have Another takes another jog around Belmont

Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another jogged around the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Park oval for a second day in a row and is scheduled to resume galloping on Friday.

2 days ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

Virginia property where Secretariat born is sold

The Virginia property where Triple Crown winner Secretariat was born has been sold at a foreclosure auction for more than $5 million.

3 days ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

NY court hears horse trainer's appeal of ban

A Kentucky Derby-winning thoroughbred trainer urged a court Tuesday to reject his 10-year ban from the sport, arguing that a top New York racing official appeared biased as a member of the industry organization that first suggested revoking his license.

3 days ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

I'll Have Another recovering well after Preakness

Triple Crown contender I'll Have Another is recovering well from Saturday's Preakness victory.

4 days ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

I'll Have Another set to go for another at Belmont

I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.

6 days ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field

I'll Have Another will face several familiar foes in his attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years.

5 days ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

Triple Crown dreams often dashed at Belmont

Since Affirmed last won horse racing's Triple Crown in 1978, 11 3-year-olds have won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness - but fallen short in the Belmont Stakes. I'll Have Another will try to snap that streak on June 9.

6 days ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

Column: The kind of grit you can't teach

Every racehorse that captures the public's imagination with a Triple Crown try has something more going for him than speed.

6 days ago
HORSE & HARNESS RACING

I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next

I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance.

6 days ago