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Steve Haskin continues his 2011 Kentucky Derby Trail with the ever popular Derby Dozen. There has already been a change from last week's list! Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill Farm
Just because there are no 3-year-old dirt stakes at Gulfstream this weekend doesn't mean there are no races with Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) implications.
Friday, February 04, 2011
Steve Haskin begins his 2011 Kentucky Derby Trail with the ever popular Derby Dozen. Uncle Mo sits at position one. Presented by Pauls Mill Farm
Next week, Blood-Horse magazine officially kicks off its Kentucky Derby coverage with a Derby preview cover story, the Derby contenders' racing and pedigree profiles, and, of course, the Derby Dozen.
Steve Haskin reports on her new life after one month.
Jerry and Ann Moss' Zenyatta repeats as champion Older Female, collecting 237 first-place votes. The daughter of Street Cry won five of six in 2010, and retired at the end of the year 19-for-20.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Castleton Lyons' Gio Ponti repeats as champion Turf Male. The son of Tale of the Cat won the Shadwell Turf Mile, was second in TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).
Monday, January 17, 2011
It is now 2011 and that means we have officially embarked on the Kentucky Derby trail.
Quality Road will be remembered for his brilliance and personality.
The following essay by retired Quebec English teacher Abigail Anderson was written in response to my last blog on Zenyatta. Although it is quite long, it is so brilliantly written and researched it should be shared.
Yes, there is room for one final Zenyatta column. Farewells have a way of inspiring them.
Joe Servis was honored recently with induction into the Charles Town Hall of Fame.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Zenyatta has inspired people like none before her.
With darkening skies creating an almost surreal atmosphere, Blame and Zenyatta put on a show for the ages in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Musket Man, Paddy O'Prado, and Fly Down offer good value in Breeders' Cup Classic.
Friday, November 05, 2010
We all know who the favorites are and who the contenders are. But we also know that no Breeders' Cup is complete without its share of longshots.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Zenyatta, as expected, has made her presence felt, attracting huge crowds.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Post position may play a big role in this year's Breeders' Cup especially in the Classic, Mile and Ladies Classic.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Track superintendent Butch Lehr is confident the track surface will not be an issue
Monday, November 01, 2010
Paddy O'Prado is heading for the Classic; now it's decision time for Gio Ponti's owners
Sunday, October 31, 2010Mighty Mare vs. Goldi the Great. Although they won't be competing against each other, filly phenoms Zenyatta and Goldikova will be battling for world domination on Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Zenyatta and Goldikova will attempt to make history in their respective Breeders' Cup races.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The main focus this year, of course, will be on "Mighty Mare"--Zenyatta--who hopes to conclude her amazing career in the Classic with her 20th victory in as many starts, and the French femme fatale, Goldikova.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
West Point Thoroughbred didn't waste any time in pulling a switch with Awesome Gem and Tropic Storm, both of whom will run in their second preference races.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Legendary horseman John Nerud visited the National Museum of Racing to see his new exhibit.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Breeders' Cup hopeful Rip Van Winkle has been retired after suffering slight setback
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
A look at the prospective fields for the Friday, Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup races.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Now that the preps for the Nov. 5 and 6 Breeders' Cup have been completed, it is time to go over all the races and see who will be and might be showing up.
It's time to look at the prospective Breeders' Cup fields for Saturday, Nov. 6
Monday, October 18, 2010
Musket Man likely will be a huge overlay in the Breeders' Cup Classic
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Mike Repole won his first graded stakes when Uncle Mo scored in the Champagne Stakes
Monday, October 11, 2010
Steve looks back at Rachel Alexandra's Woodward triumph, as she leaves Saratoga for a new life.
Disney's film, 'Secretariat,' that opens nationally Oct. 8, delivers on entertainment, beauty, and excitement.
Friday, October 08, 2010
How does one even attempt to discuss in detail last weekend's stakes extravaganza? And what words are left to describe the Zenyatta phenomenon that haven't already been used?
Thursday, October 07, 2010
We could be seeing the emergence of a superstar in Saturday's Goodwood Stakes.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
I guess it was too much to hope for to have Rachel Alexandra retire in a normal manner.
Coolmore must decide whether to go for the BC Classic or Mile with Rip Van Winkle.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
A look at one of the great racing stories of all time.
Lookin At Lucky worked six furlongs in 1:11 1/5 at Hollywood for the Indiana Derby
Monday, September 20, 2010
Keep an eye on two juveniles and an older horse heading for the Breeders' Cup.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Lookin At Lucky will run in the Oct. 2 Indiana Derby if he works well next week
Friday, September 17, 2010
Secretariat's grooms at The Meadow remember Big Red.
Each year, it seems the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) paints the same bleak picture for the American grass horses.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
This may be the time for Gio Ponti's connections to start thinking about the Classic.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Quality Road is back on track on the Classic trail following his Woodward victory.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Steve Haskin offers a different look at Big Red
Blame turns in his first work at Keeneland since his victory in the Whitney Handicap.
Monday, September 06, 2010
Afleet Express, the horse who couldn't get sold, scored a dramatic win in the Travers.
Monday, August 30, 2010
For Life At Ten, it's been a long, eventful journey to the Personal Ensign
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Blind Luck's Alabama victory added another chapter to her remarkable story
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