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National Treasure 3 is reportedly real with a finished script approved by director Jon Turteltaub and Disney. He said the project can’t ignore current politics and will weave modern political themes into the story, a shift he attributes to the increasingly charged political climate that helped delay the sequel.
National Treasure 3 is moving forward, with director Jon Turteltaub confirming the project is “finally real” and Disney signaling interest in bringing back the original cast, including Nicolas Cage, after years of development and Disney’s recent National Treasure-era projects like the Edge of History series.
Director Jon Turteltaub says National Treasure 3 is happening and there is a script he likes; Disney reportedly gave a thumbs-up, but no casting has been announced and Nicolas Cage’s involvement remains unconfirmed; release timing is not disclosed.
More than 20 years after the original, National Treasure 3 is in the works with a Disney-approved script, according to director Jon Turteltaub, who says it’s “finally real.” Disney has signaled it’s a movie they can make, and the project follows the franchise’s 2007 sequel and the 2022 Disney+ spin-off National Treasure: Edge of History.
A 3.5-kilogram piece of rare rumanite amber found near a Romanian stream, once used as a doorstop, was authenticated as one of the world’s largest intact amber specimens and valued at about €1 million, now classified as a national treasure and housed at the Buzău Provincial Museum.
National Treasure, ridden by Flavien Prat and trained by Bob Baffert, emerged victorious in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational after engaging in an early speed duel with Hoist the Gold. Despite a challenging pace, National Treasure showcased his class and held off a late-closing Señor Buscador to secure a half-length triumph. The 4-year-old colt's ability to adapt to the race dynamics impressed the connections, leaving the next steps for the talented horse open for consideration.
The $1.5 million Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, takes place on Saturday with Forte, last year's Juvenile champion, and National Treasure, the Preakness winner, among the top contenders. The Belmont Park card includes six Grade 1 races, offering a chance to add clarity to several different divisions beyond the 3-year-olds. The day kicked off with Love To Shop winning a $90,000 maiden race, followed by Emmanuel winning The Poker and Elite Power winning the True North.
Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert of The New York Times assess the contenders for the 155th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. National Treasure, coming off a victory in the Preakness Stakes, will try to add another leg of the Triple Crown to his résumé with a win in the 155th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Forte, the Derby favorite who was scratched the morning of the race with a foot bruise, is back and considered a strong contender. The Belmont horses are listed in order of post position, with comments by Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert of The New York Times.
The 2023 Belmont Stakes will feature a strong field of nine horses, with Forte (5-2) and Tapit Trice (3-1) as the top favorites. However, expert handicapper Jody Demling is fading Tapit Trice and has locked in his picks for Angel of Empire (7-2) and Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure (5-1). Forte, who was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a hoof injury, is the morning-line favorite and will have to prove his fitness. Demling also likes a double-digit longshot who has looked sharp in his return to the track.
The Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, will take place on Saturday at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Nine horses will compete, including Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure. The race will be televised on Fox for the first time, with coverage starting at 11 a.m. ET on FS1 and the race itself beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET. The Belmont is the longest of the Triple Crown races at 1½ miles. Odds for each horse to win are listed, with Todd Pletcher's Tapit Trice and Forte as favorites.
Trainer Bob Baffert is ready for Belmont Stakes day with two horses, National Treasure and Arabian Lion, but scratches Fort Bragg due to a fever. National Treasure is 5-1 on the morning line to win the Belmont and become the first horse since 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify to win back-to-back classics. Arabian Lion has 4-1 odds to win the Woody Stephens (G1). Baffert is confident in his horses but acknowledges the competition from other top jockeys.
The 2023 Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday at Belmont Park, with Forte as the 5-2 favorite, followed by Tapit Trice, Angel of Empire, and Preakness winner National Treasure. Elite horse racing handicapper Jody Demling is sharing his picks and predictions, including fading Tapit Trice and backing Angel of Empire and National Treasure. Forte, who was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a hoof injury, will try to salvage his elite 3-year-old campaign. Demling is also high on a double-digit longshot.
The 155th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, is set to take place on Saturday, June 10th at Belmont Park in New York. Forte, the Kentucky Derby favorite who was scratched due to a bruised hoof, is favored to win the race. Preakness winner National Treasure will also be competing. The odds and post positions for all nine horses have been announced.
The Belmont Stakes will feature a field of nine horses, including Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure, morning-line favorite Forte, and Kentucky Derby third-place finisher Angel of Empire. The race marks the end of a fifth straight Triple Crown chase without a sweep. The author's pick to win is Angel of Empire, with Hit Show as a live longshot and a suggested superfecta of 8-4-6-7.
The 2023 Belmont Stakes will feature a talented field of nine horses, including Forte and National Treasure. Forte is the favorite at 5-2 odds, while National Treasure is at 5-1. Elite horse racing handicapper Jody Demling is sharing his picks and predictions for the race, including fading Tapit Trice despite his 3-1 odds. Demling is also high on Angel of Empire and has a double-digit longshot pick. The race will take place on Saturday at 7:02 p.m. ET.