Haskin earned his fourth Red Smith Award in seven years in the Monday Wrap-Up category, and his fifth title overall, for The Blood-Horse story entitled "Giacomojo." The article examined the Derby disappointments for jockey Mike Smith, and the lack of attention and respect given to the California contenders, especially Giacomo, a mere winner of one of seven career starts. Haskin, who earned his first Red Smith in the Advance division as a reporter for Daily Racing Form in 1996, broke the record for wins in the Monday Wrap-Up division. His wins in that division came in 1999, 2000, and 2004.

Greg Hall of the (Louisville) Courier-Journal earned his first Red Smith award as his entry was judged best in the Feature division. Hall was joined by repeat winners that included his Courier-Journal colleague Jennie Rees, who was honored for her Sunday Wrap-up; Dick Jerardi of the Philadelphia Daily News in the Advance division; and Haskin.

Each of the winners will receive an engraved silver equine-themed serving tray to be presented during the annual National Turf Writers Association Awards Dinner, which is scheduled for Oct. 26 at Jericho Terrace in Mineola, N.Y.