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Bernardini Looks Jim Dandy on Way to Travers

Darley Stable's Classic winner Bernardini coasted to victory in nearly gate to wire fashion in the $500,000 Jim Dandy (gr. II) under sloppy conditions Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.

 Saturday, July 29, 2006

Bernardini Makes Long-Awaited Return in Jim Dandy

The wait is over. Darley Stable's Bernardini, who hasn't run since his brilliant victory in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), finally gets back to the races in Saturday's Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II), in which he will face five opponents.

 Thursday, July 27, 2006

Belmont Stakes Notes: Velazquez Ready to Go

After missing his mount aboard Bluegrass Cat in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a broken shoulder blade, John Velazquez is looking forward to riding the colt in the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) Saturday.

 Friday, June 09, 2006

Steve Haskin's Belmont Report: Time to Roll the Dice

There are nine -- count 'em, nine -- horses who can win Saturday's Belmont Stakes (gr. I), and it wouldn't come as a major surprise. What that means is that you can safely disregard the experts, speed figures, or any other handicapping tool and just hope the horse or horses you choose are in top shape to go a mile and a half.

 Friday, June 09, 2006

Belmont Stakes Notes: Thursday, June 8

Under the watchful eye of trainer Bob Baffert, Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contender Bob and John and Woody Stephens Breeders' Cup (gr. II) favorite Too Much Bling both galloped easily over the muddy Belmont Park track Thursday morning.

 Thursday, June 08, 2006

Jazil, Several Others to Work Monday

Jazil, who dead-heated for fourth in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is scheduled to breeze a half-mile Monday morning in preparation for the June 10 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). He was one of several probable starters that are expected to work Monday.

 Sunday, June 04, 2006

Team Valor's Oh So Awesome Breezes Thursday

Team Valor Stable's Oh So Awesome breezed seven furlongs on Belmont Park's fast main track Thursday morning in 1:27 4/5 as he prepared for the 138th running of the Belmont Stakes on June 10.

 Thursday, June 01, 2006

Belmont Notes: Steppenwolfer, Jazil Work

Steppenwolfer and Jazil, the third and fourth-place finishers in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum Brands (gr. I), both worked over a fast main track at Belmont Park Saturday morning in preparation for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) on June 10.

 Saturday, May 27, 2006

Lacking Derby, Preakness Winners, Belmont Shaping Up as Competitive Race

Yes, there still is another leg of the Triple Crown to be run. Although the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) on June 10 has lost its star appeal with the absence of Barbaro and Bernardini, it is still a classic, and a grueling one at that, and should at least be a competitive race, offering interesting possibilities for bettors.

 Thursday, May 25, 2006

The Morning After: Trainers Reflect on Preakness Stakes

Trainers of horses that ran in Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) reflect on the classic and future plans.

 Sunday, May 21, 2006

Preakness Notes: Solis Hoping to Lead Early

A daily compilation of notes on the candidates for the 2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) assembled by the publicity department at Pimlico Race Course.

 Friday, May 19, 2006

Preakness Notes: Solis Hoping to Lead Early

A daily compilation of notes on the candidates for the 2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) assembled by the publicity department at Pimlico Race Course.

 Friday, May 19, 2006

Zito Seeks to Unlock Hemingway's Key

Trainer Nick Zito said he is still trying to unlock the secrets of Hemingway's Key, but he does know the colt is much better than his recent form suggests.

 Friday, May 19, 2006

Rival Trainers Looking Forward to Tackling Barbaro

Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), hadn't arrived at the Pimlico grounds as of Friday morning. But he was there in the minds of other trainers with horses in Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Friday, May 19, 2006

Preakness Notes: Hendricks Weighs Chances

A daily compilation of notes on the candidates for the 2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) assembled by the publicity department at Pimlico Race Course.

 Thursday, May 18, 2006

Preakness Notes: 9 Set, Ah Day Will Run in Sir Barton

The field is set for Saturday's 131st running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racecourse, with the post position draw scheduled at 5 p.m. (ET) Wednesday afternoon.

 Thursday, May 18, 2006

Barbaro to Start from Post 6 as Even-Money Choice

Lael Stables' Barbaro, undefeated winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will break from post position 6 as the even-money morning line favorite in Saturday's $1-million Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Greeley's Legacy and Platinum Couple Confirmed to Start in Preakness

While Barbaro was the media star during his morning gallop at Fair Hill Training Center Tuesday, two other runners-- Greeley's Legacy and Platinum Couple-- have officially tossed their names into the hat for Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico.

 Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Preakness Notes: Friday, May 12

Upbeat reports continue to filter into Pimlico from training centers where Preakness (gr. I) hopefuls ready for next Saturday's middle jewel of racing's Triple Crown. Horses begin to arrive at Old Hilltop on Tuesday afternoon.

 Friday, May 12, 2006

Three Excluded from Oversubscribed Kentucky Derby

Three horses, including Florida Derby (gr. I) third-place finisher Sunriver, were excluded when 23 horses were entered Wednesday for Saturday's Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) that is limited to 20 starters on the basis of earnings in graded stakes.

 Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Zito Limbers Up for Triple Crown Assault

Squinting into the morning sun, Nick Zito stood outside his barn mulling over his Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) chances.

 Thursday, March 02, 2006

Big Route Test for First Samurai in FOY

First Samurai can answer the question of his distance capability and establish himself as the leading contender in Florida for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a winning performance in the $300,000 Fountain of Youth (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park Saturday.

 Thursday, March 02, 2006

First Samurai's Breeze Tops Gulfstream Tab

The highly regarded Kentucky Derby (gr. I) prospect First Samurai continues to work toward his much-anticipated 3-year-old debut, breezing five furlongs in 1:00 3/5 Saturday morning at Gulfstream Park.

 Saturday, January 07, 2006