Wise Gal Archives • The Racing Biz

Midlantic horses prominent in Belmont stakes

Frank Vespe / 9 years

5 min read

Several horses bred or based in the mid-Atlantic figure to play prominent roles in closing weekend stakes at Belmont Park this weekend.

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Jock Steve Hamilton, coming full circle, guides Wise Gal to Selima win

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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6 min read

Last year jock Steve Hamilton was wandering the racing wilderness. With today’s Selima win on Wise Gal, he has first call on two of Maryland’s best young fillies.

Wise Gal fights to debut victory

Frank Vespe / 9 years

5 min read

Wise Gal, a two-year-old Einstein filly, won at first asking on the Laurel Park turf today.

Bella Queen rules in Laurel Park feature

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Experts’ Belmont Stakes undercard picks

Experts’ Belmont Stakes picks

Delaware Park picks and analysis: June 6, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: June 6, 2026

Midlantic horses prominent in Belmont stakes

Jock Steve Hamilton, coming full circle, guides Wise Gal to Selima win

Wise Gal fights to debut victory

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Splendora, Dazzling Dame head Top Midlantic-bred.

US wagering handle down in May

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PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, June 3

Mandatory payout on Charles Town Pick.