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Uncle Mo, after nearly winning the grade I King's Bishop off a four-month layoff and a severe, lingering illness, should be at least given the opportunity to strive for greatness.
Stay Thirsty renews passion for the sport.
Bob Baffert and Martin Garcia perform more magic with Coil in the Haskell.
Steve Haskin revisits Blind Luck and Invisible Ink and other stories.
John Fort is grieving over the death of his beloved 'Inky.'
Watch out Breeders' Cup; O'Brien is loaded this year.
An effort is being made to disinter Hall of Famer Noor and transfer the horse's remains to Old Friends near Georgetown, Ky.
The Breeders' Cup Filly Friday concept had its flaws from the beginning. The Breeders' Cup has always prided itself as the self-anointed World Thoroughbred Championships...
Steve Haskin recalls Smarty's Derby victory in Part 5.
Haskin's Smarty Jones Tribute: The second installment recaps Smarty's Preakness victory.
The Belmont slop produced yet another 3-year-old upset
If you can overlook the fact that Nehro has won only one race in his career in six starts, he has a much going for him in regard to being an ideal Belmont Stakes horse as anyone.
Team Valor's Barry Irwin thinks Mucho Macho Man is the horse to beat in the Belmont Stakes.
There is no denying that NBC analysts Donna Brothers and Gary Stevens both became concerned by the way Shackleford was sweating and acting up before the Preakness.
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was supposed to clear up the confusing 3-year-old picture. Well, did it or didn't it?
With Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom not scheduled to arrive at Pimlico until Saturday, the focus was on...well, everyone else.
No, not seats; tickets to the starting gate. Spaces are filling at a rapid rate and there aren't many left for all the horses scheduled to run over the next two weekends.
Archarcharch, a contender despite dropping off Future Wager.
Looking for a potential Derby contender coming out of this weekend's races? You might want to look outside the winner's circle.
After 40 years, his amazing story needs to be told again.
Joe Petalino presence on the Derby Trail with J P's Gusto rekindles memories of Alysheba.
This is not about who is going to win the Kentucky Derby, as much as who so far has the look of a Derby winner--who is on track to peak on Derby Day, who looks eager to do more than they already have.
Steve Haskin reports on her new life after one month.
Quality Road will be remembered for his brilliance and personality.
The "Hangin' With Haskin" blog authored by Steve Haskin on The Bloodhorse.com website has been voted best horse racing blog of 2010 by Thoroughbred Times readers.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The following essay by retired Quebec English teacher Abigail Anderson was written in response to my last blog on Zenyatta. Although it is quite long, it is so brilliantly written and researched it should be shared.
Yes, there is room for one final Zenyatta column. Farewells have a way of inspiring them.
It is finally time to say goodbye. Mighty Mare Zenyatta has been retired; and this time it is official, as she departs for Lane's End Farm in Versailles, Ky. in early December.
Zenyatta has inspired people like none before her.
Steve looks back at Rachel Alexandra's Woodward triumph, as she leaves Saratoga for a new life.
What if Secretariat raced in today's high-tech age?
A look at one of the great racing stories of all time.
Part 3 of my Secretariat trilogy is a review of the long-awaited film that opens nationwide on Oct. 8.
Secretariat's grooms at The Meadow remember Big Red.
Steve Haskin offers a different look at Big Red
It didn't take long for the 'Retire Rachel' cries to be heard. I can't really criticize those who believe Rachel's reputation has suffered, and feel each race compromises her legacy.
In honor of Point Given's induction into the Hall of Fame, Steve Haskin recalls the 2001 Belmont Stakes.
Stable ponies are the unsung heroes of the racetrack.
See how they rank the top fillies of the past 50 years.
Steve Haskin presents an extensive list of the top fillies to race over the last fifty years. Readers are asked to submit their own top 10 list.
Steve Haskin presents a behind-the-scenes look at the Breeders' Cup Classic featuring Ghostzapper and Bobby Frankel.
Although Awesome Gem has won only six of 35 starts in his career and was winless in 2008 and is winless this year, he has compiled a record that should make him one of the most endearing horses in the country.
Although one can only speculate what the thinking of Team Rachel is, here are some possibilities, going so far as to look ahead and coming up with a possible schedule leading up to the Breeders' Cup.
Are the big named 3-year-olds about to get swept away by what looks to be a tsunami-like second wave about to hit the 3-year-old division?
We all know, it is not really a Win and You're In, as much as it is a Win and You're In if you're willing to pay the fees and travel expenses.
It's Zenyatta vs. Rachel at Saratoga and you are there.
Why, you might ask, am I writing yet another blog on Zenyatta? Well, the answer to that question is actually the subject matter.
The truth of the matter is that the Apple Blossom showdown turned into one big mess.
Steve Haskin's personal diary as preparations begin for the Apple Blossom.
Steve Haskin's personal diary as preparations begin for the $5 million Apple Blossom.
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