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After the Wire - Peter Pan Stakes

After the Wire - Peter Pan Stakes

Evan Hammonds recaps the effort of Freedom Child in the Peter Pan Stakes and digs up some Triple Crown history from Freedom Child's 2012 racing career.

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After the Wire -  Kentucky Derby 139  Recap

After the Wire - Kentucky Derby 139 Recap

Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of the 2013 Kentucky Derby contenders.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Orb Delivers Kentucky Derby Glory

Orb Delivers Kentucky Derby Glory

Stuart Janney III and Phipps Stable's Orb stormed to the lead in mid-stretch to win the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4. The 5-1 favorite gave Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first Derby win.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Princess of Sylmar Becomes Oaks Royalty

Princess of Sylmar Becomes Oaks Royalty

Princess of Sylmar roared past Beholder in deep stretch to win the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) May 3 at Churchill Downs. At 38-1, she's the second highest-priced winner in Oaks history.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Authenticity the Real Deal in La Troienne

Authenticity the Real Deal in La Troienne

Padua Stables' Authenticity held off On Fire Baby in a fierce stretch battle to win the La Troienne Stakes (gr. II) by a head May 3 at Churchill Downs. The 6-year-old mare sets a stakes record of 1:42.09 for 1 1/16-miles.

 Friday, May 03, 2013
Finding Room for 'Lost' Soul

Finding Room for 'Lost' Soul

Chuck Fipke's homebred Golden Soul, pegged at 50-1 on the morning line, is the ultimate outsider for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Marketing Mix Returns in Distaff Turf Mile

Marketing Mix Returns in Distaff Turf Mile

Marketing Mix was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite for her 2013 debut, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (presented by Longines) (gr. IIT) on the Derby Day undercard. Hungry Island, last year's winner, returns.

 Thursday, May 02, 2013

Miner's Mark, 23, Euthanized

Miner's Mark, a grade I winner and the first foal out of the legendary Personal Ensign, was euthanized April 30 at Blue Ridge Farm in Virginia. The son of Mr. Prospector was 23.

 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Orb, 16; Verrazano, 14, Draw Well in Derby

Orb, 16; Verrazano, 14, Draw Well in Derby

Orb was made the 7-2 morning-line favorite for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) after drawing post 16 May 1 at Churchill Downs. Verrazano will break from post 14 and is the 4-1 second choice.

 Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Jersey Boys Seek Respect for Black Onyx

Jersey Boys Seek Respect for Black Onyx

New Jersey-based trainer Kelly Breen and jockey 'Jersey' Joe Bravo have Black Onyx ready for a longshot run at the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Orb Heads NTRA Pre-Derby Poll

Orb Heads NTRA Pre-Derby Poll

Orb, winner of the Besilu Florida Derby (gr. I), heads the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll that came out April 29 in advance of the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Monday, April 29, 2013
Plesa Assistant Hopes Third Time's the Charm

Plesa Assistant Hopes Third Time's the Charm

Frankie Perez, assistant trainer for Eddie Plesa Jr., makes his third trip to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), this time with Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) winner Itsmyluckyday.

 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Eye-Catching Move for Filly Close Hatches

Eye-Catching Move for Filly Close Hatches

Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches drills a half-mile in :47 2/5 in advance of the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I). The daughter of First Defence is unbeaten in three starts, all this year.

 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Borel Headlines Hall of Fame Class for 2013

Borel Headlines Hall of Fame Class for 2013

Three-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel headlines the 2013 class for the Hall of Fame. Joining him will be Housebuster, Invasor, Lure, and steeplechase greats McDynamo and Tuscalee.

 Friday, April 26, 2013
Q & A with Storm Cat's Ric Waldman

Q & A with Storm Cat's Ric Waldman

He managed the stallion career for Storm Cat for W.T. Young's Overbrook Farm. Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 due to the infirmities of old age at 30.

 Thursday, April 25, 2013
Donoharm One to Beat in Texas Mile

Donoharm One to Beat in Texas Mile

Donoharm, winner of the Fifth Season Stakes and Essex Handicap this winter at Oaklawn Park, headlines Lone Star Park's Texas Mile (gr. III) April 27.

 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
After the Wire - 4/7/2013

After the Wire - 4/7/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Wood Memorial Stakes, Santa Anita Derby, and Ashland Stakes.

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 Sunday, April 07, 2013
Sr. Quisqueyano Romps in Calder Derby

Sr. Quisqueyano Romps in Calder Derby

Rosa Stephany Taveras' Sr. Quisqueyano pulls away from odds-on Speak Logistics to win the $250,000 Calder Derby by 7 1/2 lengths.

 Saturday, April 06, 2013
Swagger Jack Wins Vs. Crack Carter Cast

Swagger Jack Wins Vs. Crack Carter Cast

Silverton Hill's Swagger Jack rallies to win the seven-furlong Carter Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct. The son of Smart Strike gets the trip in 1:21.44.

 Saturday, April 06, 2013
Withgreatpleasure Hangs On in Ruffian

Withgreatpleasure Hangs On in Ruffian

David Blethen's Withgreatpleasure skimmed the rail around the turn, then held on for a three-quarter-length victory over favorite My Wandy's Girl in the Ruffian Handicap (gr. II) April 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

 Saturday, April 06, 2013
Orb Vaults to top of NTRA 3YO Poll

Orb Vaults to top of NTRA 3YO Poll

Stuart Janney III and Phipps Racing's Orb, winner of the March 30 Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I), leapfrogs Verrazano to top the April 1 NTRA 3-year-old poll.

 Monday, April 01, 2013
After the Wire - 4/1/2013

After the Wire - 4/1/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Orb and Revolutionary in the weekend's Kentucky Derby prep races; the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby.

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 Monday, April 01, 2013
Cigar Street Topples Indy in Skip Away

Cigar Street Topples Indy in Skip Away

Favorite Cigar Street edges clear of Take Charge Indy to win Gulfstream Park's Skip Away Stakes (gr. III) by two lengths. He covers the 1 3/16 miles in 1:56.84.

 Saturday, March 30, 2013
After the Wire - 3/25/2013

After the Wire - 3/25/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes from the weekend.

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 Monday, March 25, 2013
What's Going On Here - New Formula

What's Going On Here - New Formula

Keeneland's September sale tweaks benefit everyone.

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 Tuesday, March 19, 2013
After the Wire - 3/17/2013

After the Wire - 3/17/2013

Evan Hammonds examines the Rebel Stakes and Azeri Stakes.

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 Sunday, March 17, 2013
New Keeneland Sale Format Gets Thumbs Up

New Keeneland Sale Format Gets Thumbs Up

Top consignors commented favorably about Keeneland's new format for a four-day 'Book 1' of its September yearling sale for 2013.

 Thursday, March 14, 2013
Adalin Wichman, Designed Eclipse Award, Dies

Adalin Wichman, Designed Eclipse Award, Dies

Designed the Eclipse Award statue for the Thoroughbred Racing Associations in 1971. Her works can be found at the Kentucky Derby Museum, Kentucky Horse Park, and Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Monday, March 11, 2013
Verrazano Tops NTRA 3YO Poll

Verrazano Tops NTRA 3YO Poll

Verrazano, impressive winner of the March 9 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II), leaps from fourth position a week ago to top this week's NTRA's weekly 3-Year-Old poll. Game On Dude is a solid No. 1 in the national poll.

 Monday, March 11, 2013
After the Wire - 3/10/2013

After the Wire - 3/10/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the victories of Verrazano, Hear the Ghost, and the stumble of Fort Larned.

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 Sunday, March 10, 2013
Cyber Secret Wins Razorback By Thin Margin

Cyber Secret Wins Razorback By Thin Margin

Charles J. Cella's Cyber Secret, a son of Broken Vow, edges pacesetter Golden Ron by a head in the March 9 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013
Play It Again: Old Tune Wins Hillsborough

Play It Again: Old Tune Wins Hillsborough

Stud TNT's Old Tune, winner of Tampa Bay Downs' Feb. 2 Endeavour Stakes (gr. IIIT), returns to win the March 9 Hillsborough Stakes (gr. IIIT) at nine furlongs. Her score is trainer Todd Pletcher's fourth Hillsborough victory.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013

Steeplechaser Crompton 'Tommy' Smith Dead

Steeplechaser Crompton "Tommy" Smith has died, as reported by Kentucky horseman Stanley Petter Jr. The Virginia-bred trained and rode Jay Trump to victory in the 1965 Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree in England.

 Tuesday, March 05, 2013
What's Going On Here - Juvenile Speculation

What's Going On Here - Juvenile Speculation

A new handicapping challenge is already on for freshman sires.

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 Tuesday, March 05, 2013
After the Wire - 3/3/2013

After the Wire - 3/3/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Gotham Stakes, Santa Anita Handicap, and the Las Virgenes Stakes.

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 Monday, March 04, 2013
After the Wire - 2/24/2013

After the Wire - 2/24/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the results of the Risen Star Stakes and Fountain of Youth Stakes.

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 Sunday, February 24, 2013
After the Wire - 2/19/2013

After the Wire - 2/19/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Southwest Stakes, Sabin Stakes, El Camino Real Derby, and San Vicente Stakes from the weekend.

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 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Greater Expectations - by Evan Hammonds

Greater Expectations - by Evan Hammonds

Stallion operators bullish on upcoming breeding season.

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 Tuesday, February 12, 2013
After the Wire - 2/10/2013

After the Wire - 2/10/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Graydar in the Donn Handicap and Point of Entry defeating Animal Kingdom in the Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap.

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 Sunday, February 10, 2013
After the Wire - 2/3/2013

After the Wire - 2/3/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps weekend races with a focus on performances by Flashback, Revolutionary, Verrazano, and more!

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 Sunday, February 03, 2013
Tapit Hits Graded Stakes Trifecta

Tapit Hits Graded Stakes Trifecta

Gainesway Farm's Tapit has three graded stakes winners in the span of about two hours Feb. 2. His winners, all 3-year-olds, came at Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita, and Gulfstream.

 Sunday, February 03, 2013
After the Wire - 1/27/2013

After the Wire - 1/27/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Holy Bull Stakes as well as a few other stellar performances from the weekend. What did you think of the Holy Bull Stakes?

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 Monday, January 28, 2013

Godolphin Named Outstanding Owner

Godolphin, the private Thoroughbred racing stable of the Maktoum family, earned its second Eclipse Award as top owner in the past four years while winning seven grade I races and six other graded races in the United Stakes.

 Saturday, January 19, 2013
Beholder Champion 2-Year-Old Filly

Beholder Champion 2-Year-Old Filly

Blessed with speed and the ability to extend it around two turns against the best in her division, Beholder earned her Eclipse Award as the top 2-year-old filly on racing's biggest weekend during the Breeders' Cup.

 Saturday, January 19, 2013
After the Wire - 1/06/2013

After the Wire - 1/06/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps a few 3-year-old races, including the Sham Stakes and Jerome Stakes.

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 Sunday, January 06, 2013
Champion, Top Sire Selkirk Dead at 25

Champion, Top Sire Selkirk Dead at 25

Lanwades Stud reports death of champion miler Selkirk. A son of Sharpen Up and the sire of 92 stakes winners, he was bred and raced by George Strawbridge.

 Friday, January 04, 2013
What's Going On Here: Partial Equilibrium

What's Going On Here: Partial Equilibrium

'The further we get away from 2008, the better for everybody involved.'

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 Tuesday, December 18, 2012
After the Wire - 12/16/2012

After the Wire - 12/16/2012

Evan recaps the CashCall Futurity as well as Saginaw's tie for 10 wins this year.

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 Sunday, December 16, 2012
After the Wire - 12/9/2012

After the Wire - 12/9/2012

Evan recaps weekend racing including Rosie Napravnik's victory, Executiveprivilege's performance and more!

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 Sunday, December 09, 2012
After the Wire - 11/26/2012

After the Wire - 11/26/2012

Evan Hammonds recaps the Thanksgiving holiday weekend races, including the Remsen S., Cigar Mile, Clark H., and Fall Highweight H.

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 Monday, November 26, 2012
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