Creative Cause tops the first Derby Dozen of 2012. Presented by Shadwell Farm.
How Tiznow helped inspire a dynasty.
Steve reveals his pedigree Derby Dozen.
After a re-vote for the Eclipse Award for apprentice jockey, the award went to Kyle Frey, who got 77 first-place votes.
Monday, January 16, 2012
By a vote of 114 to 111, Animal Kingdom outpolled Caleb's Posse for an Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old male.
Monday, January 16, 2012
There was little drama in the announcement of Fox Hill Farms' Havre de Grace being named top older female. The 4-year-old daughter of 2005 Horse of the Year Saint Liam garnered 245 of the 248 first-place votes cast.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Cape Blanco won the champion male turf title by making three transatlantic trips to America and winning not only three grade I stakes, but three of the most prestigious turf stakes in America.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Watching the pilot for David Milch's upcoming HBO series "Luck," I sort of felt the way the assortment of characters in the show are supposed to feel in their designated roles depicting life on the racetrack.
Steve shares some stories of Cigar, 15 years after his 16th consecutive win.
There is no standout in the grade I Turf Cup, but Norvsky, Bourbon Bay, Falcon Rock, and Sanagas are all major contenders in the 1 1/2-mile race Nov. 19 at Hollywood Park.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Aidan O'Brien Eclipse worthy; Goldi's gift; track woes
Steve discusses his visit with the queens of racing.
We're still attempting to digest the bizarre fare that was fed us at the Nov. 4 and 5 Breeders' Cup smorgasbord that left so many people hungrier than when they went in.
Drosselmeyer pops another surprise
Let's see if we can a couple of these at least in the money.
Friday actually has more intriguing longshot possibilities than Saturday, so here we go.
Even when he has an apparent edge, Stay Thirsty still is overshadowed by Uncle Mo.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Zayat Stables' Prayer For Relief did not get on the plane from California the morning of Nov. 1 after spiking a fever and will miss the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
The $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic should have enough star appeal with Uncle Mo and Havre de Grace, but others are vying for Horse of the Year honors.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Secret Circle made the 6-5 favorite for the inaugural Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint. The Bob Baffert-trained son of Eddington will break from post 6 and face eight 2-year-olds.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Plotting strategy for So You Think and Game On Dude.
Freddy Head is confident his 6-year-old old mare can pull off a fourth BC Mile win.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Goldikova, Havre de Grace lead the charge for the 2011 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Eight of the 15 races are over-subscribed.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Whatever happens in the BC Classic, Mike Repole, owner of Uncle Mo, is well aware of the extraordinary circumstances that have enabled his 2-year-old champion to even make the race, and he is grateful to be in this position.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tiznow's courageous 2001 Classic victory resonates 10 years later
Fillies are beating colts regularly all over the world.
Can anyone explain this European sensation?
The first inclination would be to dismiss Dullahan's chances in the Juvenile, based on his two mediocre performances over the Churchill Downs dirt surface in his first two career starts. That would be a mistake.
It will be speed vs. closing power as Summer Soiree and Winter Memories clash.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Steve Haskin lists a surprising No. 1 in his Classic rankings.
It is safe to say that never before have three consecutive graded stakes on a single card - at a mile, 1 1/8 miles for fillies and mares, and 1 1/4 miles - produced the three favorites for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Trainer of three-time Eclipse champion and 2010 BC Mile runner-up feels the Mile is again the best spot for the 6-year-old horse.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Here is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most enthralling and bizarre Triple Crowns in history
Racing legend has invested in the future, buying a Bernstein colt at Keeneland
Friday, September 30, 2011
America's two superstar fillies will run in separate stakes on Saturday a country apart.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The column is about the Gold Cup's influence on the Breeders' Cup Classic and how to approach the race, as prestigious as it is, with the Classic in mind.
Steve Haskin recalls the 3-year-olds of 1969
Let's be honest, this year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) needs a boost, especially with Zenyattamania and even a double dose of Curlin still fresh in everyone's mind.
I hope to start a new series remembering fall racing from past years. Some of the stories, such as this one, will be a combination of recycled older columns, with a good deal of new material added
Earlier this year, Larry Jones decided to prepare his barn help for what seemed to be inevitable. Many talented horses have passed his way, but this one was different
Uncle Mo, after nearly winning the grade I King's Bishop off a four-month layoff and a severe, lingering illness, should be at least given the opportunity to strive for greatness.
Stay Thirsty renews passion for the sport.
Smarty Jones arrived at Haras Cuatro Piedras in Uruguay at 11 a.m. Aug. 3 and was bred to his first mare five hours later, according to co-owner Claudia Rosas.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Bob Baffert and Martin Garcia perform more magic with Coil in the Haskell.
Trainer James Bond has had success in the Whitney Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga, and he hopes to continue his run Aug. 6 with Tizway.
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
The Bob Baffert-trained Coil drew the rail for the fourth time in six career starts in the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) July 31 at Monmouth Park.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Steve Haskin revisits Blind Luck and Invisible Ink and other stories.
E. Paul Robsham Stables' Awesome Maria, undefeated in four starts in 2011, will be sidelined for the remainder of the year after suffering a condylar fracture of her left foreleg.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Rick Porter said Havre de Grace would run in the Personal Ensign if purse is doubled.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Steve Haskin on the drama and melodrama of the race of the year.
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