Steve Haskin adds Fed Biz and Bodemeister from the Bob Baffert camp to his Derby Dozen. Steve also increases his guests knocking at the door.
Steve Haskin adds I'll Have Another to his Derby Dozen. Alpha moves up as Steve notes Mr. Prankster and Battle Hardened. Steve also recaps the Robert B. Lewis Stakes and Withers from the weekend.
Creative Cause tops the first Derby Dozen of 2012. Presented by Shadwell Farm.
A few changes in the Derby Dozen this week with a new number one!
The top five for Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen looks much different this week, Dialed In still sits on top. Presented by Pauls Mill
Lots of movement, as we have a new No. 1 for the first time. Presented by Pauls Mill
There are several changes to Steve's Derby Dozen this week, including a very tight race for the final spot.
Astrology hangs on while a few other horses are shifted in the mix. Presented by Pauls Mill
The addition of The Factor and some juggling highlight this week's Dozen.
There are changes in this week's Derby Dozen. A few new and a few moved, as we welcome Premier Pegasus and Silver Medallion to the mix. Presented by Pauls Mill
Only slight movement this week with Stay Thirsty moving up to #3. Presented by Pauls Mill
Soldat moves up to #3 and Gourmet Dinner is added to Top 12. Presented by Pauls Mill
Mucho moves up and a new horse is added. Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill
Steve Haskin continues his 2011 Kentucky Derby Trail with the Derby Dozen. There are a few changes this week, including a tie for position 12! Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill Farm
Steve Haskin continues his 2011 Kentucky Derby Trail with the ever popular Derby Dozen. There has already been a change from last week's list! Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill Farm
Steve Haskin begins his 2011 Kentucky Derby Trail with the ever popular Derby Dozen. Uncle Mo sits at position one. Presented by Pauls Mill Farm
Next week, Blood-Horse magazine officially kicks off its Kentucky Derby coverage with a Derby preview cover story, the Derby contenders' racing and pedigree profiles, and, of course, the Derby Dozen.
With Eskendereya out of the race, who takes hold of the #1 spot in the last Kentucky Derby Dozen of the season? Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
Upsets in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes and the Arkansas Derby helped shake up the Derby Dozen.
Sidney's Candy makes a soaring return to the Derby Dozen on the heels of his impressive victory in the Santa Anita Derby. Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
The Louisiana Derby and the Sunland Derby bring two new contenders into the mix.
Ice Box roared onto the Kentucky Derby trail after winning the Florida Derby, but was it enough to land in Steve Haskin's latest Derby Dozen? Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
Interactif makes a strong re-entry into the Derby Dozen this week, despite coming up short in the San Felipe. Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
Awesome Act's impressive score in the Gotham earned him a place in this week's Kentucky Derby Dozen. Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
Despite the off-week for Derby preps, there were several changes in this week's Kentucky Derby Dozen. Find out which horse moved up five spots to #3 this week. Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
Major changes in this week's top twelve, including a new #1. Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
Several new faces make their first appearance on the Kentucky Derby Dozen, including the impressive Caracortado. Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
With Winslow Homer off the Kentucky Derby trail, which new 3-year-old has entered the top twelve? Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
Fox Hill Farm's Winslow Homer, winner of the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III), has been sidelined with a stress fracture.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
There's not much change in this week's top 12, but several of the Derby Dozen are gearing up for this weekend's preps. Presented by Darby Dan Farm.
Steve Haskin has released his first Kentucky Derby Dozen of the year. Find out who tops the list and create your own personal Derby Dozen.
Regal Ransom sneaks onto the list as Godolphin confirms he will run in the Derby.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
General Quarters, Papa Clem make list after big wins in Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Starting from the first Derby Dozen, I had Old Fashioned ranked No. 1 for five consecutive weeks, despite many people insisting he hadn't beaten anyone and would not stay the mile and a quarter. Prior to the Rebel, my comment on Derby Dozen concluded with, "Don't expect any fireworks until the Arkansas Derby."
Thursday, April 09, 2009
With a strong second to Pioneerof the Nile in the April 4 Santa Anita Derby, Chocolate Candy jumps into the top 5 of Haskin's latest Derby Dozen.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
With big performances in the Florida Derby, both Quality Road and Dunkirk move up several spots, while Desert Party holds steady at number six.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Steve Haskin's latest Derby Dozen includes future plans for several contenders.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
I Want Revenge retains the top spot, but a big win in the Louisiana Derby moved Friesan Fire up to number 3 in this week's Derby Dozen.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen for the week of Feb. 24 is topped by Old Fashioned, who won his 2009 debut in the Southwest Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
He had to work a little harder than the typical 2-5 shot has to, but Old Fashioned pulled clear late and came out on top in his 2009 debut Feb. 16 with a 3 1/4-length victory over a stubborn Silver City in the $250,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Now that he's become the first horse to put together two big stakes wins this year, Pyro deserves to return to the top of the list. Showing the ability to sit closer to the pace makes him all the more dangerous; the one to beat.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen for the week of Feb. 25 is topped by War Pass, who returned to the races with a striking win in an allowance race Feb. 24 at Gulfstream Park.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008Steve Haskin, the award-winning turf writer and senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse, updates his top Kentucky Derby contenders weekly. During his 29 years with the Daily Racing Form, Haskin became known for his insightful coverage of the Triple Crown races. Haskin won the Red Smith Award for Kentucky Derby writing in 1997, 1999, and 2000.and received the David Woods Award for best Preakness story in 1997. In 1999, he co-authored "Baffert: Dirt Road to the Derby" with trainer Bob Baffert and wrote the book, "Dr. Fager" for Eclipse Press' "Thoroughbred Legends" series in 2000.
Monday, May 07, 2001
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