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At Large: Horses of the Year Maiden Wins

At Large: Horses of the Year Maiden Wins

Here's a look at where Horses of the Year earned their first victories.

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 Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Simon Wins Second Media Eclipse Award

Mary Simon won her second Eclipse Award for an article examining the history and current state of the race-day use of furosemide (Salix).

 Friday, December 28, 2012
Hangin' With Haskin: Defending America

Hangin' With Haskin: Defending America

Steve answers the charge concerning the 'decline' of the American superstar and the 'ascendancy' of the English superstar.

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 Thursday, October 18, 2012
Waquoit's Sloppy Gold Cup Remembered

Waquoit's Sloppy Gold Cup Remembered

A sloppy track in 1988 saw Alysheba scratch from the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I), paving the way for Waquoit to splash home by 15 lengths. Who in this year's cast has the best off-track form?

 Friday, September 28, 2012
Slideshow: Alysheba

Slideshow: Alysheba

Celebrating the career of Alysheba, 25 years after his Derby triumph.

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 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Hangin' With Haskin: Sheba, Joe, and J P

Hangin' With Haskin: Sheba, Joe, and J P

Joe Petalino presence on the Derby Trail with J P's Gusto rekindles memories of Alysheba.

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 Saturday, March 12, 2011
Blue Love: The Story of Blue Blue Sea

Blue Love: The Story of Blue Blue Sea

Maryland resident Miranda Prather has an amazing story to tell about how her horse overcame odds by surviving a malabsorbtion disorder and several other health issues.

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 Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Through The Lens: '80s Flashback

Through The Lens: '80s Flashback

Take a trip to the '80s as I revisit the victories by Ferdinand, Alysheba, Winning Colors, and Sunday Silence. As well as some of the other characters I found along the way.

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 Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Ice Box Turns Up Heat on Derby Trail

Ice Box Turns Up Heat on Derby Trail

MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
By one of the hottest sires in American and out of a stamina-oriented mare, Ice Box has bloodlines that indicate he's a smart pedigree pick for the Triple Crown races.

 Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Breeders' Cup Bracket Battles Round 2

Breeders' Cup Bracket Battles Round 2

Congratulations to Breeders' Cup Bracket Battles Round 1 winners. Round 2 voting is now underway. Cast your votes today and register for a chance to win weekly prizes from YouBet.com.

 Friday, October 09, 2009
Prominent Sire Cryptoclearance Dies at Age 25

Prominent Sire Cryptoclearance Dies at Age 25

Top racehorse and prominent sire Cryptoclearance died at Rood and Riddle Equine Clinic Thursday, Sept. 24 from a heart attack stemming from complications following colic surgery.

 Friday, September 25, 2009
Alysheba Remembered at Memorial Service

Alysheba Remembered at Memorial Service

Preston Madden, who bred Alysheba, called the 1988 Horse of Year and racing Hall of Fame member "a gift from heaven" during a memorial service for the pensioned stallion at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington April 29.

 Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Alysheba Memorial Event Planned for April 29

Alysheba Memorial Event Planned for April 29

A memorial service for former Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner and Horse of the Year Alysheba will be held April 29 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, it was recently announced. The event is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EST.

 Monday, April 27, 2009
Alysheba Dead

Alysheba Dead

Alysheba, a Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner and Horse of the Year, was euthanized March 27 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington.

 Saturday, March 28, 2009
Alysheba Arrives at Kentucky Horse Park

Alysheba Arrives at Kentucky Horse Park

Two-time champion and 1988 Horse of the Year Alysheba returned to his Kentucky roots Oct. 31 and took up residence at the Kentucky Horse Park's Hall of Champions, where he will be admired by the fans he thrilled in his Hall of Fame career.

 Friday, October 31, 2008
Alysheba to Return to U.S.

Alysheba to Return to U.S.

Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Alysheba is returning to the United States from Saudi Arabia. He will reside in the Hall of Champions at the Kentucky Horse Park.

 Thursday, October 23, 2008
Brumfield Named Steward at Gulfstream

Brumfield Named Steward at Gulfstream

Hall of Fame jockey Don Brumfield has been named as a steward for the upcoming Gulfstream Park meet, the track announced Oct. 21.

 Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Chelokee Update: No Fracture

Chelokee Update: No Fracture

Centennial Farms' Chelokee, injured during the May 2 Alysheba Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs, sustained a dislocated ankle and not a fracture, according to trainer Michael Matz.

 Saturday, May 03, 2008
George Washington Tragedy Saddens Jacksons

George Washington Tragedy Saddens Jacksons

Roy and Gretchen Jackson had not seen George Washington since he was a yearling. Still, when they watched the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I) from their Pennsylvania home Oct. 27 and saw the 4-year-old colt tragically break down, they had an overwhelming feeling of sadness.

 Sunday, October 28, 2007
Scharbauer Returns to Keeneland September Yearling Sale; Buys $1.4 -Million Filly

Scharbauer Returns to Keeneland September Yearling Sale; Buys $1.4 -Million Filly

Clarence Scharbauer Jr., whose family raced Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Alysheba, is back after an 11-year-absence from the Keeneland September yearling sale.

 Monday, September 10, 2007

Youbet.com Named Super Derby Presenting Sponsor

Harrah's Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack has named Youbet.com as the presenting sponsor of the track's marquee race - Super Derby XXVII - to be held Sept. 23.

 Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Gouldings Green Wins Stretch Duel in Alysheba

Favored Gouldings Green won a stretch battle with Wild Desert to beat last year's Queen's Plate winner in the $114,500 Alysheba Friday at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, May 05, 2006

Cauthen and McCarron to Open 'Jockeys of the Bluegrass' Exhibit

Two internationally known jockeys, Steve Cauthen and Chris McCarron, will help open an exhibit at the Lexington History Museum as a part of the "Best of the Bluegrass" celebration leading up to the 2006 Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.

 Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Limehouse Returns to Churchill, Wins Alysheba

Even-money favorite Limehouse, who ran fourth in last year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I), ran this year on Kentucky Oaks day, winning the $112,900 Alysheba Stakes.

 Friday, May 06, 2005

Dorothy Scharbauer, Raced Alysheba, Dead

Dorothy Turner Scharbauer, who campaigned Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner and Horse of the Year Alysheba, died shortly after midnight Wednesday following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

 Thursday, February 24, 2005

Fall Breeders' Cup Meeting Begins at Lone Star Park

The 19-day fall meet at Texas' Lone Star Park--culminating with the 21st Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships--will kick off Oct. 1 with a special appearance by Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day and the first of four $100,000 stakes events on opening weekend.

 Thursday, September 30, 2004

In Quest of a Crown: What Works Best?

As trainer John Servis points Smarty Jones toward his Visa Triple Crown quest in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), here's a glance back on the workout schedules for the Derby/Preakness winners, starting with the most recent ones, since 1969. That year seemed a good time to start because it marked the first year that a Derby/Preakness winner went into the Belmont unbeaten.

 Friday, May 21, 2004

Congrats Can Win Two Straight; Takes First Stakes

Congrats answered the question whether he can win two races in a row. The answer is yes.

 Friday, April 30, 2004

Depth and Experience Mark Alysheba Field

Friday's Alysheba Stakes is open to 3-year-olds, but a sizable group of older horses will go to the gate for the 8 1/2-furlong event including Kodema, Spanish Empire, Perfect Drift, and Sarava.

 Tuesday, April 27, 2004

On This Day...

April 23, 1987
Alysheba

 Friday, April 23, 2004

Century City Collects First U.S. Victory

Irish-bred Century City got his elusive first United States victory Saturday in the $150,000 Turf Paradise Breeders' Cup Handicap for older grass horses in Phoenix.

 Saturday, February 01, 2003

McCarron: Ready to Rest, Then Take on New Challenges

Jockey Chris McCarron, who is retiring from riding Sunday, said during a Friday teleconference that he is healthy, but leaving racing because he's tired. McCarron said he loved his time in the saddle, but it's time to move on.

 Saturday, June 22, 2002

Stewards to Van Berg: Pay Bill or Be Suspended

Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg was notified he has until March 12 to pay off a longstanding veterinarian bill or face an indefinite suspension, stewards at Santa Anita Park ruled over the weekend.

 Monday, March 04, 2002

Far Flung: Where are Yesterday's Heroes Today?

Some of the horses who have made history on Breeders' Cup Championship Day were born and bred in the U.S., but now live elsewhere. Some were foaled in one country, raced in another, and now live somewhere completely different. Here are some of their stories.

 Tuesday, November 27, 2001

All Is Not Lost

by Steve Haskin-- As the three courageous Thoroughbreds battled to the wire, the pounding of my heart was drowned out by the roar of the crowd. The '87 Haskell was the first race of historical significance I was covering for a major trade publication and I was trying hard to keep my emotions in check. I kept hearing the same words over and over: "Stay objective."

 Tuesday, February 20, 2001