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Pletcher Aims for New York Win

by Kelly Kultys

There’s one thing for sure heading into this Belmont Stakes - trainer Todd Pletcher is aiming to bring home his 3rd victory in a Triple Crown race. The Texas native is sending 5 horses to compete in the grueling 1 ½ mile race this Saturday.

Orb, Oxbow Grab Favorable Positions at Belmont Draw

by Sean Hahner

Kentucky Derby winner Orb will be the favorite in another 2013 Triple Crown race Saturday, in a field of only 14 horses following Always in a Tiz’s withdrawal from the race on Tuesday night.  The 3-1 favorite, Orb will start out of the fifth position, two gates down from Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow who drew the seventh position.