Belmont Park Backstretch Notes – Monday, October 8

When Street Sense hit the top of the stretch in the $1 million Travers Stakes, it looked like the race was over. It was just beginning. Instead of pulling away from his less-than accomplished rivals, Street Sense found himself hooked up in a stretchlong duel with Grasshopper before prevailing by a half-length on a hot and steamy Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.

Canadian horse racing lost one of its icons as Gustav “Gus” Schickedanz, owner and breeder of multiple champions, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday. Here is a look at his career and important runners, including Canadian Triple Crown winner Wando.

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$1M World Championship of Handicapping announced

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