ELMONT, N.Y. — Essential Quality won the 153 rd running of the Belmont Stakes horse race on Saturday. The winning horse, which was the favorite to win, was trained by Brad Cox and it’s his first win ...

Dual champion and classic winner Essential Quality was represented by his first winner June 27 when 2-year-old filly Chopsticks won a maiden special weight at Churchill Downs in her career debut.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — As expected, Essential Quality will be the horse to beat in Saturday's Grade I, $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Get the latest in your inbox Postcards from ...