NYRA sets BEL Spring/Saratoga stake schedules

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This escaped a great deal of attention last weekend in the face of the stakes races, controversy, and what not. Here's a full story:

http://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/stories...les-2011.shtml

Four stakes that were not run last year are back including the Matron and Futurity, which will now be run on July 4 weekend. That means more 2YO races are going to be carded in May and June, something there wasn't a great deal of last year early in the Belmont summer meet.

The Saratoga schedule is basically identical to last year with only a few minor adjustments. Considering how deep and competitive the De La Rose has been over the last few years, it is a great addition to the Whitney day card.