Horse Racing News on June 10, 2012

Before Saturday's 144th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, the 31st horse to win the Kentucky Derby and Preakness will have a ceremonial retirement in the Belmont Park winner's circle.

Acclamation, last year's champion older male, looked as classy as ever when returning from an eight-month layoff Saturday at Hollywood Park, posting a comfortable one-length decision in the Grade 1, $250,000 Charles Whittingham.