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Stamina Influences Abound in this Year's Classic Winners

If this year's Triple Crown races are any indication, the belief that stamina is being sacrificed for speed in American breeding is not true in the least. A close look at the pedigrees of Barbaro, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner, Bernardini, the Preakness (gr. I) victor, and Jazil, who captured the Belmont (gr. I) shows how stamina influences are alive and well in American pedigrees.

 Monday, June 19, 2006

Teen Tracks: Eddington May Live Up to the Hype

Many horses have been "hyped", then failed to meet the high standards set for them. One horse that has been "hyped" is Eddington, a chestnut son of Unbridled. Only, this time, you can say "believe the hype".

 Thursday, June 03, 2004

Teen Tracks: Purge Poised for Upset?

With a classic-oriented pedigree, Purge can pose a dangerous threat to Smarty Jones in the Belmont Stakes.

 Thursday, June 03, 2004

Teen Tracks: Don't Underestimate Smarty's Stamina

Although Smarty Jones is from a "speedy" family...he actually comes from a very classic-oriented family, on the top and bottom.

 Sunday, May 16, 2004

Lion Heart's Pedigree Full of Classic Influences

Lion Heart is an extremely eligible contender for the second and third jewels of the Triple Crown.

 Thursday, May 13, 2004

Borrego's Classic Breeding Could Offset Lack of Stakes Victories

Major stakes winners are usually considered top Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contenders, regardless of their pedigrees.

 Thursday, May 13, 2004

Teen Tracks: The Cliff's Edge Doesn't Fit His Stereotype

When a horse wins a race at a particular distance, oftentimes the horse is labeled as a runner only suitable for that certain distance. Usually, this generalization is not justified; that horse can win at many other distances. The Cliff's Edge himself is a victim of this generalization.

 Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Teen Tracks: Distance No Problem for Friends Lake

Some stallions still remain who are an influence for stamina in the breeding program. A.P. Indy is one of these sires. His son, Friends Lake, is a major Derby contender this year, and can tackle the 1 1/4 mile distance with ease.

 Thursday, April 22, 2004