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And They're Off: Preakness Edition 2013

And They're Off: Preakness Edition 2013

Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman recap race impressions left by Orb and other Kentucky Derby contenders, races that have produced Derby winners, Hollywood Park, and of course Preakness picks!

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And They're Off: Kentucky Derby Edition

And They're Off: Kentucky Derby Edition

Lenny and Steve at Churchill Downs discuss who is in the Derby, Todd Pletcher's five, talk to D. Wayne Lukas about Oxbow and Will Take Charge, and make their picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Stallion Brian's Time Dies in Japan

Stallion Brian's Time Dies in Japan

Brian's Time, for more than a decade one of the leading stallions in Japan, has died, according to news outlets in Japan.

 Thursday, April 04, 2013
And They're Off: Steve's Birthday Edition

And They're Off: Steve's Birthday Edition

Animal Kingdom's Dubai World Cup, Orb, Revolutionary, Dreaming of Julia, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, April 03, 2013
And They're Off: St. Patrick's Day Edition

And They're Off: St. Patrick's Day Edition

Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman talk about the Kentucky Derby trail. Including the recent Rebel Stakes, new maiden winners, drugs, and more! Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, March 20, 2013
And They're Off: March Madness Edition

And They're Off: March Madness Edition

Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman discuss throwback horses after Comma to the Top's recent efforts, Salix in the Breeders' Cup, Vyjack, and recent events.

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 Wednesday, March 06, 2013
And They're Off: Spring Training Edition

And They're Off: Spring Training Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss Foaling Season, the 'Old Guys' - Gary Stevens and Mike Smith, and talk to Nick Sallusto, Racing Manager and Bloodstock Agent, who purchased by Violence and Falling Sky. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, February 20, 2013
And They're Off: President's Day Edition

And They're Off: President's Day Edition

Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin examine up and coming 3YO performances, the Kentucky Derby points system, Los Alamitos, and Honestableboy! Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Speightstown Fulfills His Promise

Speightstown Fulfills His Promise

by John P. Sparkman
It took five years for that hope to be fulfilled.

 Tuesday, January 29, 2013
And They're Off: New Year's Edition

And They're Off: New Year's Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss Tweebster, Comma to the Top, and the Horse of the Year. Plus, an interview with Gary Stevens. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm

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 Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Two Six-Figure Horses Sell During Day 3

Maren's Meadow, a dual graded stakes-winning daughter of Meadowlake, and a yearling filly by City Zip are the first six-figure horses during the third session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.

 Wednesday, January 09, 2013
And They're Off: 2012 Offy Awards

And They're Off: 2012 Offy Awards

Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman present the prestigious 4th Annual Offy Awards. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Slideshow: Shackleford

Slideshow: Shackleford

Revisit the racing career of the Shack Attack.

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 Monday, December 10, 2012
Seaneen Girl 31-1 Upsetter in Golden Rod

Seaneen Girl 31-1 Upsetter in Golden Rod

Seaneen Girl, making her first start for Dr. Naveed Chowhan and trainer Bernie Flint, fought her way past favored Gal About Town to win the Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) Nov. 24 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, November 24, 2012
And They're Off: Thanksgiving Edition

And They're Off: Thanksgiving Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss Eblouissante, the November Sales results, including the number of horses going overseas, Exchange Wagering, and the Top 10 Reasons to be Thankful. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Tuesday, November 20, 2012
And They're Off: Ky Derby Edition

And They're Off: Ky Derby Edition

Lenny and Steve live at Churchill Downs, including who looks good, D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert, an interview with Doug O'Neill, trainer of I'll Have Another, and Derby picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Friday, November 16, 2012
Shackleford to Make One More Career Start

Shackleford to Make One More Career Start

Shackleford, the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner, will likely make one more start before retiring to stud at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm in Lexington, according to trainer Dale Romans.

 Friday, November 09, 2012
Shackleford Available for Viewing Nov. 9-11

Shackleford Available for Viewing Nov. 9-11

Multiple Grade I winner Shackleford will be available to breeders for viewing at Darby Dan Farm in Lexington Nov. 9-11 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 Wednesday, November 07, 2012

GII Winner Sun King to Elite Thoroughbreds

Sun King, a multiple grade II winner and multi-millionaire, arrived Oct. 17 for stallion duty at Michele Rodriguez and Lee Daniel Thomas' Elite Thoroughbreds near Folsom, La.

 Wednesday, October 17, 2012
And They're Off: Autumn Equinox Edition

And They're Off: Autumn Equinox Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss big racing at Parx, Wise Dan and which Breeders' Cup Race he will run in, Hansen, the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, and the end of the Thoroughbred Times. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Grade I Winner Winter Memories Retired

Grade I Winner Winter Memories Retired

Phillips Racing Partnership's Winter Memories, a millionaire daughter of El Prado, has been retired from racing due to a degenerative bone condition in her ankle and will begin a broodmare career at Darby Dan Farm.

 Thursday, August 09, 2012
And They're Off: Steve in Saratoga Edition

And They're Off: Steve in Saratoga Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss Allen Jerkens and Emma's Encore, Janis Whitham and Fort Larned, Dullahan and Hansen, the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Selected Yearling Sale, and the Mansion at Churchill Downs. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Whitney or Forego Next for Shackleford

Whitney or Forego Next for Shackleford

Shackleford is scheduled to enter stud at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington following the 2012 racing season. But before he becomes a stallion, the 4-year-old son of Forestry still has plenty of work to do.

 Thursday, July 12, 2012
And They're Off Summer Sizzling Edition

And They're Off Summer Sizzling Edition

Lenny and Steve look at the older horses, tie up some loose ends, salute Joey Chestnut, and present the Top 10 Reasons why Bob Baffert is winning again. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Hangin' With Haskin: Darby Dan Revisited

Hangin' With Haskin: Darby Dan Revisited

Steve recalls Boo Gentry, Graustark, and Darby Dan in the late '60s and early '70s.

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 Thursday, July 05, 2012

On the Go First Winner for Run Away and Hide

Freshman sire Run Away and Hide had his first winner June 25 when the 2-year-old colt On the Go broke his maiden at first asking by eight lengths in his career debut at Delaware Park.

 Monday, June 25, 2012
Three Owners Going For Derby Double

Three Owners Going For Derby Double

Only a dozen owners have won multiple Kentucky Derbys, and this year three owners have a chance to join that most exclusive club.

 Thursday, May 03, 2012

First Mare Checks in Foal to American Lion

American Lion, a multiple graded stakes-winning son of Tiznow, had his first mare pronounced in foal. Casner Racing's 5-year-old stallion is standing his first season at stud at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm in Lexington.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
And They're Off: Where's Winter Edition

And They're Off: Where's Winter Edition

Steve and Lenny discuss the Full House among older horses, 3yos on the Derby Trail, and Luck. Plus, interviews with Jack Wolf, owner of Algorithms, and Paul Reddam, owner of I'll Have Another.

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 Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Darby Dan Stallion Repriced Dies

Repriced, one of the last remaining sons of Roberto, died Jan. 27, at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington from an apparent heart attack. He was 24.

 Wednesday, February 01, 2012
And They're Off: Eclipse Awards Edition

And They're Off: Eclipse Awards Edition

Lenny and Steve review the Eclipse Award ceremony and the winners, Lasix, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm

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 Friday, January 20, 2012
Eastham Joins Darby Dan Sales Team

Eastham Joins Darby Dan Sales Team

The veteran horseman is a familiar face at Central Kentucky auctions through his involvement with Legacy Bloodstock and EastWynd Sales.

 Thursday, December 15, 2011
Darby Dan Adopts Share the Upside Concept

Darby Dan Adopts Share the Upside Concept

Darby Dan Farm will utilize the Share The Upside concept for breeders in 2012 with its new stallion American Lion.

 Thursday, December 08, 2011
Robert Hammond Named Darby Dan GM

Robert Hammond Named Darby Dan GM

Robert Hammond has been hired as the general manager of John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm and will assume duties immediately at the Lexington farm.

 Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Perfect Soul Moving to Canada's Norse Ridge

Perfect Soul Moving to Canada's Norse Ridge

Charles Fipke's homebred champion Perfect Soul (IRE), sire of 2011 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (gr. IT) winner Perfect Shirl, will stand the 2012 breeding season at the Hunderup family's Norse Ridge Farm.

 Sunday, November 06, 2011

Grade I Winner Nobiz Like Shobiz to Crestwood

Grade I winner Nobiz Like Shobiz will stand in 2012 at Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm near Lexington.

 Thursday, October 20, 2011
John Phillips Interview (Winter Memories)

John Phillips Interview (Winter Memories)

John Phillips of Darby Dan Farm talks about Winter Memories, who runs in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (gr. I) at Keeneland October 15.

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 Friday, October 14, 2011
And They're Off: Columbus Day Edition

And They're Off: Columbus Day Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss Union Rags' Champagne, the Keeneland Polytrack, and cutbacks at Santa Anita. Plus, John Phillips of Darby Dan Farm talks about Winter Memories. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
And They're Off: Fall Football Edition

And They're Off: Fall Football Edition

Lenny and Steve interview Geoffrey Russell and Rick Porter, discuss Life At Ten/John Veitch, Breeders' Cup Classic and Mile, Gio Ponti and Havre de Grace. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, September 14, 2011
And They're Off: Labor Day Edition

And They're Off: Labor Day Edition

Lenny and special guest Kenny Rice discuss Stay Thirsty and the 3yo class, ideas to improve Saratoga, and tv coverage. Plus, an interview with trainer Chad Brown.

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 Thursday, September 01, 2011
N.Y. Preferred Yearling Sale Posts Big Gains

N.Y. Preferred Yearling Sale Posts Big Gains

The surging Fasig-Tipton New York-bred preferred yearling sale ended its two-night run in upstate New York Aug. 14 with impressive results as shoppers dreamed of a lucrative future with their purchases.

 Sunday, August 14, 2011
Surging Winter Memories Captures Lake George

Surging Winter Memories Captures Lake George

With an eye-catching burst down the middle of Saratoga's inner turf course, odds-on choice Winter Memories reminded many of her dam, Memories of Silver, in winning the $150,000 Lake George Stakes (gr. IIT) July 27.

 Wednesday, July 27, 2011
And They're Off: The Belmont Stakes

And They're Off: The Belmont Stakes

Lenny, Steve, and special guest Steve Byk report from Belmont Park about the Belmont Stakes, including thoughts about the draw, how the race will be run, and picks. Plus, a tour of Belmont Park.

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 Thursday, June 09, 2011
First Winner for Millionaire Sun King

First Winner for Millionaire Sun King

Sun King, a multi-millionaire and four-time graded stakes winner, sired his first winner on May 22, when a 2-year-old colt named Legalis won at Premio Meltrasio racetrack in Milan, Italy.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
All American Gets First Mare in Foal

All American Gets First Mare in Foal

Australian grade I winner All American had his first mare pronounced in foal from his debut season on North American time at John Phillips' Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Monday, March 07, 2011
And They're Off: Spring Training 2011

And They're Off: Spring Training 2011

Lenny and Steve discuss the new trend of prep races, the Fountain of Youth, Carry Back, Life At Ten, Frank Stronach and drugs.

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 Wednesday, March 02, 2011

First Mare in Foal to Tale of Ekati

First-year stallion Tail of Ekati has his first mare pronounced in foal. The stakes-winning Sea Breezer is out of 2-year-old filly champ Lakeville Miss. Tale of Ekati stands at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington.

 Monday, February 28, 2011

Suave Heads to Vinery Florida

Suave will replace Congrats, another A.P. Indy son, who achieved great success in Florida and will stand 2011 season at Vinery Kentucky

 Tuesday, January 18, 2011
And They're Off: Dec. 1, 2010

And They're Off: Dec. 1, 2010

Lenny and Steve present And They're Off featuring Horse of the Year positions, 2-Year-Old Ky Derby Talent, Trainers and the Zenyatta Send Off. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, December 01, 2010
And They're Off: Sept 22, 2010

And They're Off: Sept 22, 2010

Lenny and Steve discuss the Breeders' Cup turf races, the Keeneland September Sale, and more. Plus, the Top 10 Predictions for the remainder of 2010.

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 Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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