Rice Sends 16 Runners to Fall Starter Championships
The stable has horses in 10 of the 11 races on Belmont Park’s October 17 card, with Rice leading all NYRA trainers in 2026.
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4 stories matching “Belmont” from 2026
Rice Wraps Career-Best Saratoga Meet With 40 Wins
After a 4-for-45 start, the barn finished with 40 wins, the most of Rice’s career at the Spa and two behind champion Chad Brown.
Read story: Rice Wraps Career-Best Saratoga Meet With 40 WinsVelora Much the Best in the $200,000 Seeking the Ante
The $300,000 juvenile purchase won her stakes debut by 2¼ lengths as the 3-5 favorite at Saratoga.
Read story: Velora Much the Best in the $200,000 Seeking the Ante
Rice Closes Out Aqueduct as Its All-Time Leading Trainer
Rice won 1,222 races at the Big A, more than any trainer in its history, and took its final spring/summer title. El Grande O won on the last day.
Read story: Rice Closes Out Aqueduct as Its All-Time Leading Trainer