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Special Report: 2011 Triple Crown Review

Special Report: 2011 Triple Crown Review

A FREE Download highlighted by runners coming off synthetic, turf starts.

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 Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ky. Derby Trail: Mos and Cons

Ky. Derby Trail: Mos and Cons

Steve Haskin gives both sides of the Uncle Mo decision.

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 Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Mahubah's Corner: Sierra Sunset

Mahubah's Corner: Sierra Sunset

A weekly feature found only on BloodHorseNOW.com, " Mahubah's Corner" is Avalyn Hunter's column that explores the bloodlines that produce stakes winners around the world. Please enjoy this special free preview.

 Thursday, February 07, 2008
'Macho' Stands Tall

'Macho' Stands Tall

Undefeated in three starts, including a solid win in the Lane's End Breeders' Futurity (gr. I), Wicked Style has now achieved prominence as one of the favorites for the upcoming Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) and the title of champion juvenile male. But his greater significance may lie in his importance to the stud career of his sire, Macho Uno. Now third on the freshman sire list, Macho Uno stands as the heir apparent not only to his own sire, Holy Bull, but to an old American line which has managed to stay alive against all odds for over a century.

 Monday, October 15, 2007

Emphasis on Conformation, Foreign Buyers, Boost Book 3

The marathon Keeneland September yearling sale did not lose any momentum by taking a day off Sept. 14, with the following sessions on Saturday and Sunday continuing the upward tick shown during the "open" sessions of the auction.

 Sunday, September 16, 2007

Decade of Dominance by Top-10 Fillies From '97 Sale

Ten years figures to be long enough to assess the impact of some of the top-priced yearlings at the 1997 Keeneland September sale.

 Sunday, September 09, 2007

Market Analysis: New Owners Needed

The trend seen at Saratoga more horses offered and sold at lower average prices sounds a clarion call that innovation is needed to attract and retain new Thoroughbred owners.

 Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Steve Haskin's Derby Analysis: A. P. Exclusive

There simply are too many highly regarded horses with near-identical running styles to get a good read on this race, which is one of the most puzzling in memory.

 Friday, May 05, 2006

Steve Haskin's Weekend Analysis: Don't Count Lukas Out of Derby Picture

This weekend's big Derby prep extravaganza looks pretty clear cut on paper, with Empire Maker, Peace Rules, Badge of Silver, Eugene's Third Son, Region of Merit, Man Among Men, and Aristocat expected to dominate the three races. But don't ignore several others, including one D. Wayne Lukas.

 Thursday, April 10, 2003

Steve Haskin's Updated Breeders' Cup Analysis

You can handicap the eight Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships races all you want, and you're still going to come away befuddled. There's simply too many good horses who can win, and very few horses with major weaknesses who can be dismissed. What we're going to attempt is to point out longshots who might be huge overlays, and horses who have impressed us with their training and their appearance.

 Thursday, October 25, 2001

Haskin's Belmont Analysis: But There's Plenty Left to Choose From

OK, so you don't like Point Given, who by the way handled himself very well Thursday morning on his first excursion around Belmont Park, except for some typical gawking during his gallop. That's fine, as there is plenty to choose from.

 Thursday, June 07, 2001