Heart of the Champion: The Belmont Stakes Horses
August 27, 2011 by Hossam
Filed under HORSE TRAINING GUIDE
Heart of the Champion: The Belmont Stakes Horses
Article by Paul Jei
The Belmont Stakes is often called the test of the champion because of its challenging nature it requires horses three years of age and younger to push themselves to the limit to finish this strenuous race the third and final of the Triple Crown series. There are a lot of horses that run, but very few that have the heart of a champion.
A Never-Say-Die AttitudeIt has been said that nothing can compare to the inspiration and beauty of a horse running with the wind. For the people who train horses to compete at Belmont, seeing the heart and soul that their horses display is enough to bring tears to their eyes when the horses are racing. Trainers provide love, attention and care to their horses while getting them ready to race and the ones who win repay them with their complete unwillingness to lose.
Winners of the Belmont StakesBelmonts first race was in 1867, and since then, hundreds of horses have been able to call themselves champions of this annual race. Of those champions, eleven have been able to win the Triple Crown: Sir Barton in 1919, Gallant Fox in 1930, Omaha in 1935, War Admiral in 1937, Whirlaway in 1941, Count Fleet in 1943, Citation in 1948, Secretariat in 1973, Seattle Slew in 1977 and Affirmed in 1978.The New York Racing Association has even published a media guide in which it includes characteristics of Belmont Stakes winners, including their post positions, colors and first letters of their names. 1 has been the luckiest post position since 1905. C has been the most popular first initial for winning Belmont runners, and bay is the most popular color of Belmont winners.
Whatever the position, color or name of the horse all horses trained for this event deserve great admiration and respect. It is because of them that this race has been so successful for over a century.
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About the Author
Paul loves horses and betting on horses. He can’t wait for the belmont stakes 2011. He plans on watching the race at his favorite pub in Phoenix.
