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Steve Haskin on the drama and melodrama of the race of the year.
John Fort is grieving over the death of his beloved 'Inky.'
Watch out Breeders' Cup; O'Brien is loaded this year.
The Breeders' Cup Filly Friday concept had its flaws from the beginning. The Breeders' Cup has always prided itself as the self-anointed World Thoroughbred Championships...
Steve Haskin on Smarty's only defeat and the height of Smartymania.
Steve Haskin recalls Smarty's Derby victory in Part 5.
Steve Haskin discusses Smarty Jones' farewell appearance in installment #4.
Hail the Conquering Hero: Haskin's Smarty Jones tribute continues with installment #3.
Haskin's Smarty Jones Tribute: The second installment recaps Smarty's Preakness victory.
Smarty Jones: Steve Haskin begins his week-long tribute with reprinted stories each day
The Queen Anne (Eng-I) winner likely will square off against Goldikova at Churchill Downs, the connections said June 15.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Animal Kingdom, of course, must be included in all exotic bets. It's just a question who do you put with him?
If you can overlook the fact that Nehro has won only one race in his career in six starts, he has a much going for him in regard to being an ideal Belmont Stakes horse as anyone.
Steve Haskin looks at the draw, and how the race will be run.
Team Valor's Barry Irwin thinks Mucho Macho Man is the horse to beat in the Belmont Stakes.
Live Oak Plantation's Brilliant Speed, winner of the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, turned in his final work for the June 11 Belmont Stakes, breezing a half-mile in :50.55.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Brilliant Speed was born for the Belmont Stakes.
Animal Kingdom zipped a half-mile in :47.76 on the Belmont Park surface June 6 as the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner showed his readiness for the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Monday, June 06, 2011
Zayat Stables' Nehro went to the Belmont Park track early Monday, June 6, and the son of Mineshaft breezed a half-mile in :50 4/5 in preparation for the June 11, $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Monday, June 06, 2011
Although most Triple Crown trainers admit their concern about having to run three grueling races in five weeks, the trainers of Animal Kingdom and Shackleford actually can't wait for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Fortnight Follies: Trainers, don't sweat the two weeks.
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was supposed to clear up the confusing 3-year-old picture. Well, did it or didn't it?
With Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom not scheduled to arrive at Pimlico until Saturday, the focus was on...well, everyone else.
Rebel Stakes winner likely suffered injury in Arkansas Derby; to be given short rest.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The amazing journey continues for horse and trainer.
The third-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby prepares for the Preakness over a sloppy Belmont Park training track in New York.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Stonestreet Stables and George Bolton's Astrology had his final tune-up for the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), breezing a half-mile in :51 3/5 May 16 over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs.
Monday, May 16, 2011
It is early to start talking pace strategy for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), but with the speedy Shackleford and Flashpoint heading for the second leg of the Triple Crown, you can bet the discussion is going to intensify.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Derby winner Animal Kingdom settles into his new home.
It was an odd journey that made sense in the end.
When logic and analysis gets you nowhere, be a contrarian.
Master of Hounds is big mystery horse of the Derby.
With a 30 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms Friday and Saturday, it may be time to start thinking about handicapping the race for an off track.
This will be an abbreviated report, as there wasn't much activity Tuesday morning.
Haskin's Derby Report: Don't overlook Animal Kingdom on any surface.
First off, before we get to the Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty works, let's at least acknowledge both colts for getting this far.
Uncle Mo's and Stay Thirsty's owner bluntly discusses several controversial topics, including full disclosure, the rumors, speculation, and observations regarding Uncle Mo's physical well being.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The Factor, who underwent a myectomy recently after displacing his palate in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), is no longer under consideration for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
A few changes in the Derby Dozen this week with a new number one!
After consulting with trainer Bob Baffert, owner Ahmed Zayat said April 24 that Zayat Stables' Jaycito will not run in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Before we get really perplexed and befuddled by the morass of statistics, opinions, and rumors, here is one person's opinion of the best of what we have and what we've seen, broke down by categories.
Assuming he works well at Ballydoyle over the next several days, Master of Hounds will ship to Churchill Downs early on Derby week, according to trainer Aidan O'Brien.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Where does the Blue Grass winner fit in the Derby picture?
The top five for Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen looks much different this week, Dialed In still sits on top. Presented by Pauls Mill
A spokesman for Coolmore Stud confirmed April 18 that Mrs. John Magnier's Master of Hounds is being pointed for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Monday, April 18, 2011
Risen Star winner turns in a stiff drill for trainer Kathy Ritvo at Gulfstream Park.
Saturday, April 16, 2011Frankel remained undefeated with an impressive score in the Greenham Stakes.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Most of the Blue Grass field needs a win to make the Derby; can Crimson China do it?
Thursday, April 14, 2011
UAE Derby runner-up Master of Hounds is still be considered for the Kentucky Derby
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Arthur's Tale has been knocked off the Derby trail with a splint injury and will point for the Belmont Stakes.
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