Twenty-Two Twitter Accounts to Follow for the Belmont Stakes
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As we head towards the 146th Belmont Stakes, excitement is at an all-time high. I have friends in Georgia (people who have never been to a horse race) calling me and wanting to know all about California Chrome, the Belmont Stakes and what exactly a Triple Crown is because they keep seeing racing on the news – I love it! One of my biggest suggestions to them is to start following some key accounts on Twitter to stay up-to-date as we inch closer to June 7. Twitter is especially fun to follow on race days and with all of the anticipation surrounding this year’s Triple Crown bid it’s full of extremely up-to-date information for those interested in staying informed about the stars of our sport.
1. @TheNYRA
The New York Racing Association is the corporation that operates Belmont Park (along with Saratoga Race Course and Aqueduct Racetrack). Their Twitter feed live tweets the happenings at the tracks – before, during and after each race, information about things to come, pictures, fun facts and more.
2. @BelmontStakes
Okay, so this is obvious. It’s the official handle of the 146th Belmont Stakes. Follow to stay up-to-date on the incredible Belmont Stakes card on June 7, 2014.
3. @itsmevictoriag and @DanonymousMan
I suggest following my colleague Dan and me because we’ll be on the ground all week constantly tweeting and updating you on all things Belmont Stakes and horse racing. Also, be sure to follow our Brand Ambassador-run Twitter account @ABRVTour for updates from across the United States on how people are all celebrating the Belmont Stakes and America’s Best Racing official account @ABRLive.
4. @EspinozasVictor
Jockey Victor Espinoza is fairly new to Twitter but that hasn’t stopped him from constantly tweeting about his Triple Crown journey with California Chrome.
5. @ShermanRacing
The team behind California Chrome is known to post behind-the-scene pictures, news and all things about their Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner ‘Cali Chrome.’
6. @ClementStable
Christophe Clement, trainer of Belmont contender Tonalist, is constantly sharing photos and news about all the horses in his barn. He’s been training Thoroughbreds in the U.S. since 1991 and is 19th in U.S. all-time earnings.
7. @RIDEONCURLIN
Belmont contender Ride On Curlin ran second to California Chrome in the Preakness Stakes, follow him for all ‘ROC’ updates!
8. @WestPointtbred
Owners of Commanding Curve, second-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby. They created the Congie Black and Gold Fund to secure retirement of past, current, and future horses they have purchased and raced.
9. @WinStarFarm
Owners of Belmont contender Commissioner who ran second in the Peter Pan, a Belmont Stakes prep race. WinStar is one of North America's leading Thoroughbred racing and breeding operations.
10. @BarbaraLivingston
Two-time Eclipse Award winning photographer Barbara Livingston has been photographing horse racing for nearly 40 years. She is the chief photographer for the Daily Racing Form and her Twitter feed is full of exquisite pictures of our favorite equine friends.
11. @ljlmvel
Hall of Fame Jockey Johnny Velazquez won his first Belmont Stakes in 2007 with Rags to Riches then again in 2012 with Union Rags in addition to winning the Kentucky Derby in 2011 with Animal Kingdom. This year he will ride Preakness runner-up Ride On Curlin in the Belmont Stakes.
12. @LindaRiceRacing
Trainer of Kid Cruz, Linda Rice has more than $40 million in earnings, 200 wins and four seasonal training titles in New York since 2009. Now she is attempting to be the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.
13. @StableRontos
Owner of Social Inclusion, Ron Sanchez came to the United States from his native Venezuela and started his Rontos Racing Stable in 2010. Follow him for pictures and all things Social Inclusion.
14. @Centennial_Farm
Owners of Wicked Strong, Centennial Farms is an East coast-based horse racing syndicate. There is no shortage of Wicked Strong pictures, updates and stories from this account!
15. @WickedColt
Belmont contender Wicked Strong is a fun follow – who knew horses could tweet?!
16. @RajivMaragh
Jockey Rajiv Maragh will ride Wicked Strong in the Belmont.
17. @MaggieWolfndale
NYRA Paddock Analyst Maggie Wolfendale.
18. @AndySerling
NYRA handicapper Andy Serling.
19. @RichardMigliore
Richard Migliore is a former Jockey and now NYRA, Fox Sports 1, and HRTV racing analyst.
20. @NBCSN
Television Coverage: • Thursday, June 5th: 5 - 6 p.m. Belmont Stakes Classics (NBC Sports Network) • Thursday, June 5th: 6 - 6:30 p.m. California Chrome Documentary (NBC Sports Network) • Friday, June 6th: 4 - 5 p.m. Belmont Stakes Classics (NBC Sports Network) • Friday, June 6th: 5 - 6:30 p.m. Belmont Park Live Coverage (NBC Sports Network) • Saturday, June 7th: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Belmont Park Live Coverage (NBC Sports Network) • Saturday, June 7th: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Belmont Park Live Coverage (NBC) **Not confirmed yet**
21. @DRFGrening
The New York correspondent for the Daily Racing Form, Dave Grening, is a great follow for up-to-date works and information on the Belmont contenders.
22. @LarryCollmus
The official race caller for the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup on NBC and NBCSports. Follow Larry to learn about the art of race calling and how he prepares for the big race days.
Be sure to give these accounts a follow so you can be up-to-date on all things Belmont Stakes.
Do you know of an awesome accounts that I didn’t mention? Enter it in the comments below so people can give them a follow!