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Belmont Stakes Runners 2025 Sees Kentucky Derby Rematch

The Belmont Stakes runners, jockeys, post positions and odds are out as we are set for rematch between the Kentucky Derby first and second.

The Sports Daily · May 30, 2025

After four decades, John Shirreffs gets first Big 'Cap win with Express Train

LOS ANGELES — Trainer John Shirreffs is notorious for sneaking away after a big win and putting all the attention on everyone else connected to the horse. But Saturday was different. It took modest prodding, but there he was in the winner's circle with Express Train after winning his first…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 6, 2022

Trainer John Shirreffs seeks first Santa Anita Handicap win; Baffert suspension upheld

LOS ANGELES — Trainer John Shirreffs has accomplished a lot in more than four decades in the business. He won the Kentucky Derby in 2005 with 50-1 long shot Giacomo. He won the Breeders' Cup Classic with perhaps the greatest female horse of all time when Zenyatta beat the boys…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 5, 2022