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Derby Watch (2/18/04): Birdstone Moves Ahead of Stablemate Eurosilver

Birdstone's easy victory in his 2004 debut moved him above stablemate Eurosilver as the Nick Zito-trained pair remained atop the list of leading contenders for this year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.

 Wednesday, February 18, 2004

Derby Watch (2/12/04): Zito Pair Tops Early List

Two 3-year-olds trained by Nick Zito top the list of leading contenders for this year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) in the first installment of Derby Watch, by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.

 Thursday, February 12, 2004

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch--Week 10 (March 25)

With his upset victory in the Lane's End Stakes at Turfway, New York Hero is the latest addition to the list of leading Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by senior correspondent Steve Haskin.

 Tuesday, March 25, 2003

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch: Week 3 (Revised Feb. 7)

With the loss of Vindication, Kafwain is suddenly trainer Bob Baffert's big gun. The impressive winner of the San Vicente, Kafwain has also assumed the position at the top of Steve Haskin's contenders' list.

 Friday, February 07, 2003

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch: Week 2 (Jan. 29)

Champion Vindication continues at the top of the list of leading Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.

 Friday, January 31, 2003

Steve Haskin's Derby Report (4/26): Taking a Deep Breath

The first week of training is in the books, and it's on to Derby Week. So, what have we learned, if anything, from this past week's works? We learned, as usual, it's best to stay tuned for Week Two.

 Friday, April 26, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch -- Week 13 (4/17)

List of leading contenders narrows to 20 following final weekend of prep races leading to May 4 Kentucky Derby.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch -- Week 12 (4/10)

On the eve of his Toyota Blue Grass Stakes date, Harlan's Holiday remains at the top of the leading contenders' list.

 Wednesday, April 10, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch -- Week 11 (4/3)

Harlan's Holiday remained on top as there were little changes this week in the rankings of leading Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by senior correspondent Steve Haskin.

 Wednesday, April 03, 2002

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 Wednesday, March 27, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch--Week 9 (3/20)

Steve Haskin's list of leading contenders was shuffled following last weekend's prep races, with two Ken McPeek trained horses emerging on top.

 Wednesday, March 20, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch--Week 8 (3/13)

To help sort out the contenders from the pretenders for the 2002 Kentucky Derby, The Blood-Horse's senior correspondent Steve Haskin has listed the horses to look for in coming weeks.

 Wednesday, March 13, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch--Week 7 (3/5)

To help sort out the contenders from the pretenders for the 2002 Kentucky Derby, The Blood-Horse's senior correspondent Steve Haskin has listed the horses to look for in coming weeks.

 Tuesday, March 05, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch-Week 6 (2/26)

To help sort out the contenders from the pretenders for the 2002 Kentucky Derby, The Blood-Horse's senior correspondent Steve Haskin has listed the horses to look for in coming weeks.

 Tuesday, February 26, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch-Week 5 (2/20/2002)

To help sort out the contenders from the pretenders for the 2002 Kentucky Derby, The Blood-Horse's senior correspondent Steve Haskin has listed the horses to look for in coming weeks.

 Wednesday, February 20, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch -- Week 4 (2/12/2002)

To help sort out the contenders from the pretenders for the 2002 Kentucky Derby, The Blood-Horse's senior correspondent Steve Haskin has listed the horses to look for in coming weeks.

 Tuesday, February 12, 2002

Steve Haskin's Derby Watch: Week 1

Despite Siphonic's second in the Santa Catalina, Steve Haskin says the 3-year-old remains his top pick for the May 4 Kentucky Derby. In this first installment leading up to the spring classic, Haskin lists his top 25 and those "Knocking on the Door."

 Wednesday, January 23, 2002