Trainer Michael Matz insisted Union Rags had always possessed star quality after the colt claimed the Belmont Stakes on Saturday night.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been put down after losing his long battle to regain fitness following the injuries he suffered in the Preakness Stakes.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was put down today after losing his long battle to regain fitness following the injuries he suffered in the Preakness Stakes.

Barbaro stretched his unbeaten record to six with a brilliant performance in the 132nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.