From NYRA On a warm and sunny Sunday morning, Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito stood outside Barn 12 at Belmont Park and happily reported that Da’ Tara, upset winner of the 140th Belmont Stakes over Triple Crown hopeful Big Brown, came out of the race in great shape, along with his stablemate, Anak Nakal...

It would certainly be a longshot, but his sire and trainer both have a history of Belmont upsets....( read more )

From the Maryland Jockey Club Baltimore Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito drove into Pimlico Wednesday morning around 9 a.m., several hours before the scheduled van arrival of his 19th Preakness starter, Stevil. He brought with him a message about the burgeoning issue of synthetic surfaces vs. the traditional...