And They're Off: Preakness Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss Animal Kingdom's preparations at Fair Hill, new and old shooters in the Preakness, Barry Irwin's Derby comments, Watch Video
Articles posted May 19, 2011
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Triple Crown Insider - 05/20/11 (Video)
Previewing Preakness 136, including how the race will be run. Watch Video
Archarcharch to Stand at Spendthrift in 2012
Archarcharch, who won this year's Arkansas Derby (gr. I) before being injured at the start of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), will stand the 2012 breeding season at Spendthrift Farm near Lexington.
Street Sense Filly Among Fastest F-T Workers
A Street Sense filly worked the fastest eighth of a mile, turning in a time of :10 May 19 over Timonium's dirt track, during the second session of the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds.
NY Resolution Would Allow Private Casinos
A resolution has been introduced in the New York State Senate to permit privately owned casinos in four counties that are also home to racetracks.
Retired Trainer Dianne Carpenter Dies
Dianne Carpenter, the only woman to saddle two Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starters, died May 4 in Biloxi, Miss.
THS: Preakness Stakes 2011
Evan and Steve Pallardy hold the fort while Tom and Jason are on location at Pimlico. Listen to all four handicapper's Preakness picks and contender thoughts. Watch Video
Milady, Railbird Highlight Hollywood Card
A pair of graded stakes on the Cushion Track for females, the $150,000 Milady Handicap (gr. II) and the $100,000 Railbird Stakes (gr. III), highlight an 11-race Preakness Day program at Hollywood Park May 21.
Haskin's Preakness Rpt: Initial Observations
- By Steve Haskin
With Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom not scheduled to arrive at Pimlico until Saturday, the focus was on...well, everyone else. Read Blog
High Cotton Sires First Winner
Graded stakes winner High Cotton sired his first winner when his son Tarpy's Goal won at Churchill Downs May 19 for owner Mike Tarp in his initial outing.
Full Brother to Barbaro Born
Roy and Gretchen Jackson's La Ville Rouge produced a full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Barbaro May 18.
Paddy O'Prado Returns in Dixie Stakes
Donegal Racing's Paddy O'Prado, an Eclipse Award finalist from a year ago, returns from a six-month layoff to face seven rivals in the $200,000 Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT) May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.
Preakness Interview - Dale Romans
Steve Haskin talks with Dale Romans, trainer of Preakness Contender Shackleford. Watch Video
Slideshow: 2011 Preakness Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2011 Preakness Stakes. View Slideshow
Preakness: Will Pace Make the Race?
Animal Kingdom was a surprise winner of the Derby and came out of the race in great shape. But will the pace of the Preakness, which will likely be much swifter, be a benefit or a hindrance to the Triple Crown hopeful?
High Hope Returns at Kentucky Horse Park
After a one year hiatus to make room for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the 44th High Hope Steeplechase will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park on Sunday, May 22.
It's Another Key Year for Maryland Racing
Joe Bryce, chief legislative officer for the Maryland governor, indicated May 19 discussions held later this year will be of utmost importance to Maryland horse racing.
The Factor Recovering From Hairline Fracture
Rebel Stakes winner likely suffered injury in Arkansas Derby; to be given short rest.
Mullins to Fight 70-Day Ban to 'Bitter End'
Ordered last month to begin a 70-day suspension June 1 for a medication probation violation dating back to a 2006 case, trainer Jeff Mullins says he'll fight the California Horse Racing Board all the way.
Alibi Breakfast a Little Something for All
The 2011 Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course had a little bit of everything, including laughter and tears.
Irish Stallion Verglas Dies
Verglas, the sire of 28 stakes winners, died May 17 from an accident at the Irish National Stud.
Preakness News Minute - 5/19/2011
Tom Lamarra mentions Astrology, Mucho Macho Man, Dialed In, Dance City, Sway Away and provides weather information. Watch Video
Life At Ten's Comeback Continues in DuPont
The comeback for millionaire Life At Ten continues May 21 when the daughter of Malibu Moon tops a seven-horse field in the Allaire DuPont Distaff (gr. III) on the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) undercard at Pimlico.
Ventana Seeks First Non-CA Win in MD Sprint
Ventana, the only previous graded stakes winner entered in the Maryland Sprint (gr. III), is seeking his first score outside California. The race, which attracted a field of nine, will be contested at six furlongs May 21.
'Hops' Favored For Hanshin Cup
A field of nine older runners will face off in the May 21 Hanshin Cup (gr. III) at Arlington Park, including defending champion Country Flavor.
Shared Account Makes '11 Debut in Gallorette
Shared Account, winner of last year's Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT), is the 4-5 morning-line favorite for the May 21 Gallorette Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the Preakness undercard.
Sam-Son Dominates Hall of Fame Voting
The late Tammy Samuel-Balaz, who took charge of Sam-Son Farm following the death of her father, Ernie Samuel, in 2000, has joined her dad in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall Fame.
Preakness Stakes Likely Not Affected by EHV-1 Outbreak
In light of the upcoming running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) would like to assure equine enthusiasts that there are no known horses in Maryland associated with the regional outbreak of neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) traced to the National Cutting Horse Association's...
Understanding & Practicing Biosecurity on Horse Farms
Biosecurity is a big word that many livestock owners don't fully understand. Let's break it down: Bio means life; biology is the study of life; and biosecurity is a term that literally means securing life. In the agricultural context we often hear government officials talk about biosecurity with the U.S. food supply (i.e., protecting U.S. citizens...
EHV-1 Outbreak: Number of Confirmed Cases Rising
It's been nearly a week since the first indications of a neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak began to surface, and the outbreak shows no signs of slowing down. Veterinarians have been confirming new cases of neurologic EHV-1 daily in the western United States and Canada. The National Cutting Horse Association's (NCHA) Western National...
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