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Hangin' With Haskin

The Unbreakable, Indestructible Jim French

You may have noticed the two brief mentions of Jim French in the last blog in regard to His Majesty's exploits early in his 3-year-old campaign. Remaining on the subject of Graustark, it is only appropriate to give his son equal billing. I can't think...

Thoroughbred Bloggers Alliance

The Ideal of a Racino

With the passage of legislation in Maryland to allow either slots at the race tracks or, at the very least, slot parlors contributing revenue to the racetracks, it got me thinking about what I would do if I could build a racino.

What's Going On Here

Perfect Ladies - by Dan Liebman

Undefeated racehorses Peppers Pride and Zenyatta hold special places in the hearts of fans.

Final Turn

Over and Out - by Jay Jones

My love for the sport of Thoroughbred racing was born on a gray, August dawn at Saratoga. The great Texas sportswriter Blackie Sherrod had written that Saratoga was "the granddaddy of American racetracks," so I had to go.

Maiden Watch

A Dashin' Idea to be Steel Lucky

Dashin' Idea (Congaree) and Steel Lucky (Congaree) in action at Mountaineer. November 16 results are highlighted by Payton d'Oro's 2nd place finish in the Donna Freyer Stakes.

The Five-Cross Files

Hard Spun Wins With Breeders

Hard Spun wins a few titles in the breeding shed. I also see some similarities between the son of Danzig and other Thoroughbred sires Point Given and ... Big Brown ???

Hammer Time

Unwanted Horses Become Wanted

Unwanted horses have found new homes thanks to a new adoption service.

Nicanor: Tracking Barbaro's Brother

Nicanor Works, Heads to Florida

On Nov. 16, Nicanor had his first official work since the beginning of July. The next day, he headed to Florida for the winter.

TrueNicks

Creek Rising -- Thoroughbred Sire Storm Creek Hits in Pedigree Nicks

The Storm Cat stallion Storm Creek has a couple of recent stakes-winning progeny that make it worth looking at his stud career. He gets racehorses as both a sire and damsire.

Breeders Cup Chat

Sprint Championship Could Be a Bunch of Bull

I believe Benny the Bull should take this award, but others have different opinions.

Adam's Turf

Moment in the Sun, Surely More is to Come

Jedi Code had a special shout out for his race on Nov. 9th, and Arrrrr had a race today!

The Racing Hub

Breeders' Cup Winners of the Past

Each year when the Breeders' Cup comes around I start thinking about the winners of the past. So I thought I would take a look at my top three races or winners in the seven core Breeders' Cup races.

Breeders Cup Video Spotlight

Cigar

Relive the brilliant career of Cigar with thrilling photographs and memorable video replays.

The Blood-Horse Press Room

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Vic Zast Saratoga Diary

D-O-N-E

The Hopeful Stakes fell apart when Munnings stumbled at the gate and Cribnote swung way wide on the final turn. Saratoga ended its 36-day meet with Alan Garcia the number one jockey and Kiaran McLaughlin top trainer.

Genuine Risk Memory Wall

Remembering a Great Champion

Share your thoughts and memories of Genuine Risk with our special "memory wall". She was a great champion adored by millions; she will be missed by us all.

Triple Crown Talk

Same Place, Different Name

For those of you who have been regular readers and interactive members of Triple Crown Talk, I thank you. The blog has ended for the year, but will return in January when we begin taking a closer look at the contenders for the 2009 Kentucky Derby.

Morning Line

Preakness Draw: In the 'Zone'

The Alibi Breakfast is underway. A Preakness tradition, the Maryland Jockey Club offers a big spread of breakfast delights, plenty of juice and coffee, and a Black-Eyed Susan, if you're so inclined.

Eight Belles Memory Wall

Remembering a Great Filly

Share your thoughts and memories of Eight Belles in the "memory wall" below. She was a great champion in the making; she will be missed.

Morning Line Goes to Dubai

Back to the Basics

Most of the crowd had straggled out of Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and there were no other horses in the holding barn behind the grandstand when Curlin returned there from the test barn following the greatest victory of his career.