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NYRA Brace for Record Breaking Belmont Stakes

NEW YORK – As reported by the Bloodhorse.com: "With a positive forecast and unprecedented interest in Smarty Jones' Visa Triple Crown Challenge bid in Saturday's Belmont Stakes (gr. I), officials at the New York Racing Association are bracing for the biggest day in track history.

"NYRA senior vice president Bill Nader said the track has no way of anticipating how many people will show up Saturday, but that indications are all previous attendance and wagering records for both Belmont and New York State will be shattered.

"…'To have an undefeated horse who has overcome adversity and who even the best of skeptics agree is a great horse going for a Triple Crown and may become the all-time leading earner, people are coming to this Belmont with greater anticipation than ever,' Nader said…"

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