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Sports Creek Raceway gears up for The Belmont Stakes
Posted: 06.08.2012 at 6:09 AM
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The 144th running of the Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday on NBC25.
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SWARTZ CREEK -- The sport of horse racing will take center stage on Saturday with the 144th running of the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York.

Meanwhile in Genesee County, fans of race can gamble at Sports Creek Raceway in Swatz Creek.

I'll have another is the favorite, having won previously at the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.  The sport hasn't had a triple crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 won all three major races.

The manager of Sports Creek Raceway says they expect upwards of 1,500 people for the race itself, which can be seen on NBC25.

By the way, the manager says someone bet a dollar on the winner of the Kentucky Derby at Sports Creek and won $48,000.

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