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Dublin's First Foal Arrives in New York

Dublin, winner of the 2009 Three Chimneys Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) as a 2-year-old at Saratoga Race Course, sired his first reported foal, a filly born Jan. 18 at Newtown Anner Stud Farm in Millbrook, N.Y.

Spendthrift Offers 'Breed Secure' Deal to NY

Spendthrift Farm is introducing its "Breed Secure" program to New York breeders in 2013 through its New York-based stallion Dublin, who is set to stand his second season at Keane Stud near Amenia.

New York Welcomes Dublin (Video)

Grade I winner Dublin is introduced to New York, as he prepares to begin his breeding career.

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Spendthrift Tries NY Stud Market With Dublin

B. Wayne Hughes' Kentucky-based Spendthrift Farm is making its first foray into the New York stallion marketplace. In 2012, it will stand grade I winner Dublin at Keane Stud near Amenia.

Spendthrift to Stand Dublin in New York

Spendthrift Farm announced that it has purchased recently retired Dublin and that the grade I winner will stand the 2012 breeding season at Keane Stud in Amenia, N.Y. The fee will be announced later.

Grade I Winner Dublin Retired

Dublin, winner of the 2009 Three Chimneys Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga, has been retired from racing because of a fractured sesamoid

Belmont Field Dwindles; Stay Put Works

In consecutive days a pair of 3-year-olds that were considered probables are no longer pointing toward the third leg of the Triple Crown.

Ice Box Works; Belmont Field Shaping Up

Robert LaPenta Jr.'s Ice Box, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) runner-up and probable morning-line favorite for the upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I), turned in a four-furlong work at Saratoga May 19.

Preakness Preview: Pace Could Make the Race

Pace will certainly be one of the key factors in the $1 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 15 at Pimlico, as Super Saver attempts to take down 11 rivals in the 1 3/16-mile race for 3-year-olds.

Preakness Doings: From Kentucky With Love

One by one, they stepped off the van--nine Preakness Stakes (gr. I) horses all traveling on the same plane from Louisville, Ky. The only two Preakness horses previously on the grounds were Dublin and Northern Giant.

Lukas to Baffert: Thanks for the Jockey

The May 13 Preakness Alibi Breakfast was for the most part lighthearted as usual.

Preakness News Minute, Wed, 5/12/2010

Steve Haskin reports on the day's activities, including the withdrawal of Hurricane Ike, the arrival of most of the field, and the draw.

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A Little Warm Out, First Dude In Preakness

Officials at the Maryland Jockey Club said May 10 that Edward P. Evans' homebred A Little Warm would not be entered in the May 15 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), opening the door for First Dude to be entered.

Super Saver, Others Breeze at Churchill Downs

Super Saver, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), had his first workout since the May 1 classic when he breezed three furlongs in :36 3/5 at Churchill Downs on the morning of May 10.

Aikenite Works 5 Furlongs in Preakness Prep

Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Super Saver is scheduled to work May 10 at Churchill Downs.

Gomez on Dublin for Preakness; Off 'Lucky'

Baffert says Lookin At Lucky "52%" likely to run in the Preakness (gr. I).

'Lucky Gallops, Preakness Status Upgraded

Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite Lookin At Lucky and stablemate Conveyance were back on the track at Churchill Downs May 6 for the first time since last week's "Run for the Roses," both colts galloping 1 1/2 miles.

Plan Gels for Super Saver; Many on Fence

WinStar Farm's Super Saver is scheduled to ship to Pimlico Race Course May 12 in advance of a Preakness Stakes (gr. I) that could attract a full field of 14.

Dublin, New Shooters Take Aim at Super Saver

Pimlico Race Course officials said May 3 that Dublin, seventh in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will be shipping to Pimlico Race Course May 11 to prepare for the Preakness Stakes.

And They're Off: Kentucky Derby 2010

Lenny and Steve at Churchill Downs to discuss the draw, visit with D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert, and give their Derby picks.

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Derby Sale Histories: Dublin Most Expensive

The son of Afleet Alex brought $525,000 at the 2008 Keeneland September yearling auction.

Haskin's Derby Report: Sad Morning at CD

The withdrawal of Derby favorite Eskendereya due to a filling put a damper on the morning

Dublin Works Five Furlongs at Muddy Churchill

Under a slight breeze that was helping dry out the Churchill Downs track, trainer D. Wayne Lukas sent grade I winner Dublin out early April 25 for his final breeze leading up to the Kentucky Derby.

TC Talk: Derby Elimination

Which horses are least likely to win Derby 136?

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Dublin Sizzles in First Work at Churchill

In his first work over the track, William Mack and Robert Baker's Dublin sizzled five furlongs in :59.20 at Churchill Downs April 19 as he continues to work toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Kentucky Derby Trail: Random Thoughts

Looking over the perspective Derby field, here are a few statistics and random thoughts as we head into D-Day minus two weeks.

Graded Earnings Update as of April 10

The results of the April 10 Toyota Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby (both gr. I) play role in graded list shakeup

Sadler, Line of David Upset Arkansas Derby

Red-hot trainer John Sadler captured the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) with front-running upsetter Line of David at Oaklawn Park April 10, just a week after Sadler took the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) with Sidney's Candy.

Noble's Promise's Stamina Key in Ark. Derby

He's among a trio of leading 3-year-old prospects, including Super Saver and Dublin, headlining the $1 million Arkansas Derby after entries were taken for the April 10 renewal at Oaklawn Park.

Eskendereya Tops Day 1 of KDFW Pool 3

Fountain of Youth (gr. II) winner Eskendereya was the slight betting favorite at the conclusion of the March 26 first day of wagering in the third and final pool of Kentucky Derby Future Wager.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Movin' On Up

In what was the biggest weekend of the year for Derby preps, we saw a wide variety of top-class performances.

Lookin At Lucky Starts Year With Rebel Nod

Favored Lookin at Lucky, trying blinkers and dirt for the first time in his 2010 debut, won the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park when his late bid produced a neck victory over the stubborn Noble's Promise.

Lookin At Lucky Debuts With Blinkers in Rebel

Trainer Bob Baffert brings out his big gun, 2009 juvenile champion Lookin At Lucky, in the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park March 13. Now he just wants to be sure the son of Smart Strike is ready to fire.

'All Others' Tops Derby Future Wager Pool 2

The "mutuel field" was again installed as the 3-1 wagering choice when Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager closed Sunday, March 7.

Eskenderaya Top Individual KDFW Choice

Fountain of Youth (gr. II) winner Eskendereya was the individual favorite, but the "All Others" bet remained the overall future wagering choice after Day 2 of Pool 2 in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Reevaluations

Time to reevaluate some of the horses and races, and a look at the Sham Stakes and several classy maiden and allowance races.

Zenyatta, Eskendereya Top First NTRA Polls

Two-time Eclipse Award winner Zenyatta (National), and Fountain of Youth winner Eskendreya (3-Year-Old) top the first NTRA polls of 2010.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: March 1, 2010

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.

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Kentucky Derby Trail: Pletcher on Parade

Todd Pletcher has no less that nine horses on the Derby trail, with Eskendereya shooting up to the #1 spot.

Conveyance Uncatchable in Southwest

Zabeel Racing International's Conveyance remained undefeated in four starts, as he sprinted to an early lead then held off late bids from Dublin and Cardiff Giant to win the $250,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 20

Kentucky Derby Trail: The Future is Now

Searching for overlays in this weekend's stakes and a look at Odysseus' resounding victory at Tampa Bay.

Southwest Redraws; Dublin Gets Post 3

The $250,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III), which was rescheduled for Feb. 20 after frigid temperatures in Hot Springs forced its cancelation on President's Day, redrew a field of 10 -- the same horses from its original field.

Dublin Draws Outside Post For Southwest

Dublin, winner of the Hopeful (gr. I) as a juvenile, drew post 10 for his 3-year-old debut and will take on a solid group of rivals that includes three California shippers in the $250,000 Southwest Stakes Feb. 15 at Oaklawn.

'All Others' Heavy Favorite After Day 1

Lookin At Lucky ended the day as the favored individual contender for the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum Brands (gr. I), but the "all others" wagering interest was a heavy overall favorite.

Take Advantage of Rachel/Zenyatta Showdown

Thoughts on the Rachel/Zenyatta showdown, and picks for Saturday's 3-year old stakes.

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Lukas: Don't Forget About Dublin

Triple Crown Talk with Jason Shandler talks with D. Wayne Lukas about Kentucky Derby prospect Dublin.

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Iroquois Opens Up for Thiskyhasnolimit

Overlooked Thiskyhasnolimit drove four wide through the homestretch under Shaun Bridgmohan to register his first stakes win by one length in the $120,800 Iroquois (gr. III) for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs Nov. 1.

Dublin Returns in Churchill's Iroquois Stakes

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has entered Robert Baker and William Mack's highly-touted Dublin in the $100,000 Iroquois (gr. III) for juveniles at a mile on the main track. A field of 12 was drawn for the Churchill Downs fall meet opening day co-feature.

Homeboykris Pops in Champagne; Dublin Fizzles

Homeboykris collared Discreetly Mine in the homestretch and drew clear late to win the $400,000 Champagne Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park Oct. 10. Dublin, the 3-5 favorite in the field of six 2-year-olds, finished fifth.

Champagne: Is Dublin 'The One' For Lukas?

It's been a decade since D. Wayne Lukas had his last Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner and it is no secret that the 74-year-old is itching for another one. The Hall of Fame trainer may have his best chance at collecting his elusive fifth Derby crown with 2-year-old star Dublin, who leads a field of six in the $400,000 Champagne Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 10 at Belmont Park.