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Haskin's Derby Report: Time For Pick Sicks

Haskin's Derby Report: Time For Pick Sicks

The time finally has come to make something resembling selections.

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 Friday, May 03, 2013
Haskin's Derby Report: And They're Off!

Haskin's Derby Report: And They're Off!

Now that the post positions have been drawn, Steve comments on the pace scenario. Plus Funny Cide and Mine That Bird.

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 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Haskin: Normandy Invasion Revisited

Haskin: Normandy Invasion Revisited

The four unknowingly helped inspire the name of Kentucky Derby contender Normandy Invasion, along with the other thousands of brave soldiers who participated in the historic events of June 6, 1944.

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 Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Haskin's Derby Report: A Mud-dled Derby?

Haskin's Derby Report: A Mud-dled Derby?

If this year's Derby has you confused now, you'll really be tested if the projected forecast for rain on Saturday holds true.

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 Monday, April 29, 2013
Haskin's Derby Report: Orb Catches the Eye

Haskin's Derby Report: Orb Catches the Eye

It didn't take the eagle eye of Bob Baffert long to zero in on Orb, who has flourished since arriving at Churchill Downs.

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 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Haskin's Derby Report: Pletcher on Parade

Haskin's Derby Report: Pletcher on Parade

A total of eight Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) horses had their final drills the morning of April 27, many of them moved back a day due to the impending rain expected later today and tomorrow.

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 Saturday, April 27, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2013

Steve Haskin reshuffles his deck of 12 and reminds us how to handicap the old fashioned way this week on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen.

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 Monday, April 22, 2013
Haskin: Fate brought Palace Malice to Derby

Haskin: Fate brought Palace Malice to Derby

In the case of Palace Malice, it was a simple, but fateful, decision by Burl McBride, the trainer of the colt's dam, Palace Rumor, that has led the son of Curlin to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.

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 Friday, April 19, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2013

The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby have made an impact on Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week.

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 Monday, April 15, 2013
Haskin's Derby Report: Give Verrazano a Break

Haskin's Derby Report: Give Verrazano a Break

Just as a reminder to those who have now dismissed Verrazano as a potential Kentucky Derby winner, take note of past Derbys.

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 Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/9/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/9/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is shuffled in a major way this week. There are new horses on it, and one is from 'left field'!

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 Monday, April 08, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/2/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/2/2013

The Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby have led to big changes in Steve's Derby Dozen, plus Lines of Battle arrives!

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 Monday, April 01, 2013
Haskin: E Train Rolling Toward Louisville

Haskin: E Train Rolling Toward Louisville

While many of the leading 3-year-olds were competing in the warm, sunny climes of Florida and Louisiana, a silent assassin was laying low up in the chilly confines of Belmont Park.

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 Monday, April 01, 2013
Haskin's Derby Trail: A Legacy to John Nerud

Haskin's Derby Trail: A Legacy to John Nerud

What they have in common is they all carry the John Nerud influence in their pedigree, mainly through the descendents of Fappiano and Dr. Fager and continuing through Unbridled and Quiet American.

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 Monday, March 25, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/26/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/26/2013

Steve Haskin has some shuffling in his Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. Read to see if Black Onyx or Govenor Charlie make an appearance!

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 Monday, March 25, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/18/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/18/2013

A few changes in Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week, and Steve comments on a few horses off the radar in his video.

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 Monday, March 18, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/12/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/12/2013

Did Verrazano replace Itsmyluckyday at number one and did a haunting arrive on Steve's Derby Dozen this week? Read to find out!

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 Monday, March 11, 2013
Haskin's Derby Report: Beware the Second Wave

Haskin's Derby Report: Beware the Second Wave

Who, at this time, had heard of or paid any attention to Animal Kingdom, Big Brown, Mine That Bird, Funny Cide, War Emblem, Grindstone or Giacomo?

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 Thursday, March 07, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/3/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/3/2013

Check Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen to see how Vyjack's performance shifted the list!

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 Monday, March 04, 2013
Haskin: The Unlikely Story of Vyjack

Haskin: The Unlikely Story of Vyjack

The Kentucky Derby is like a mountain. It never changes and never withers with time. But in some ways it does change, as every year, new climbers gather on its slopes and attempt to reach the summit.

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 Monday, March 04, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/26/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/26/2013

Steve Haskin has a new number one in his Derby Dozen list this week. There are also two other newcomers to the list, read to see who they are!

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 Monday, February 25, 2013
Haskin: Shakin It Up on Silver Alert

Haskin: Shakin It Up on Silver Alert

Shakin It Up's early career has parallels to another Bob Baffert runner, 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm.

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 Thursday, February 21, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/19/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/19/2013

The third spot in Steve's Derby Dozen is 'invaded', see where Shanghai Bobby ends up. Plus, there is a new name on the list of 12 contenders.

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 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Haskin's Derby Trail: Play the Palace

Haskin's Derby Trail: Play the Palace

Now that Campbell has announced his retirement from syndicates at age 84 after revolutionizing the sport, how appropriate would it be for him to finally get that elusive Derby winner 42 years later?

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 Monday, February 18, 2013
Haskin's Derby Trail: Big Two Locked & Loaded

Haskin's Derby Trail: Big Two Locked & Loaded

Pletcher vs. Baffert? Yes, the armies are massing and they could confront each other on the banks of the Ohio on the first Saturday in May.

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 Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/12/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/12/2013

Steve wants you to guess who has shifted on his Derby Dozen this week. Watch his video to find out why!

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 Monday, February 11, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/5/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 2/5/2013

With a weekend of brilliant performances, Steve already adds and subtracts from his list. Take a look to see who is new and where others have shifted to.

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 Monday, February 04, 2013
Haskin's Derby Trail: Points of Interest

Haskin's Derby Trail: Points of Interest

The Kentucky Derby graded earnings system is gone, thank goodness. No more one-time 2-year-old hotshots getting a free pass and riding the gravy train all the way to Louisville.

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 Thursday, January 31, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 1/28/2013

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 1/28/2013

The first Derby Dozen of 2013 is officially here! Who has the top spot in Steve's list?

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 Monday, January 28, 2013
Haskin's Derby Trail: The Powers of Illusion

Haskin's Derby Trail: The Powers of Illusion

Not everything on the Derby trail is what it seems.

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 Friday, January 11, 2013
Hangin' With Haskin: Destination Louisville

Hangin' With Haskin: Destination Louisville

New Year's Day has come and gone and that means the race for the Kentucky Derby has begun. Some are ready to become immersed in it, while others aren't quite ready to smell the roses and taste the mint juleps this early.

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 Monday, January 07, 2013
Haskin's Belmont Report: Remembering Big Red

Haskin's Belmont Report: Remembering Big Red

Steve Jordan will be celebrating his 64th birthday on Saturday; a day that could be made more exciting if I'll Have Another should win.

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 Monday, June 04, 2012
Haskin's Preakness Recap: Purple Reign

Haskin's Preakness Recap: Purple Reign

The ominous shroud that has engulfed Thoroughbred racing recently is starting to lift, at least temporarily, thanks to the heroics of a golden chestnut colt named I'll Have Another...

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 Monday, May 21, 2012
Haskin's Preakness Report: Cozzene and Nerud

Haskin's Preakness Report: Cozzene and Nerud

Haskin's Preakness Report: Cozzene and Nerud

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 Monday, May 14, 2012
Haskin's Preakness Report: Jack of All Trades

Haskin's Preakness Report: Jack of All Trades

Preakness Report: Jack Sisterson

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 Sunday, May 13, 2012
Haskin's Preakness Report: Two to Go

Haskin's Preakness Report: Two to Go

After 34 years (and we've been there through all of them) we're entitled to think or dream ahead.

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 Friday, May 11, 2012
Haskin's Derby Postscript: Zayat Marches On

Haskin's Derby Postscript: Zayat Marches On

So, after three second-place finishes in the Derby, each one more agonizing than the one before, Zayat may now turn his attention to the black-eyed susans, hoping they smell sweeter than the roses.

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 Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Haskin's Derby Recap: Cookie Monster

Haskin's Derby Recap: Cookie Monster

Dressed in a white shirt and purple tie, the colors of his silks, Reddam appeared relaxed and confident, believing his colt, I'll Have another, was ready to prove to the world what he already knew

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 Monday, May 07, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: The Picks

Haskin's Derby Trail: The Picks

Figuring it All Out...Not

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 Friday, May 04, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Thursday Potpourri

Haskin's Derby Trail: Thursday Potpourri

The time is getting near. No not the Derby, trying to finally decipher this intricate and confusing puzzle.

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 Thursday, May 03, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Summer School

Haskin's Derby Trail: Summer School

It sure felt like summer as several Derby horses schooled this morning and afternoon.

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 Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams

Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams

It's one day away from the dreaded draw, that simple tradition that can have even the most hardened racetracker shuddering in fear and apprehension.

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 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012

Steve's at the end of his 2012 Kentucky Derby Dozen trail. What is the final line-up for Kentucky Derby 138? Read to find out!

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 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Early Observations

Haskin's Derby Trail: Early Observations

The works are done, and all that remains are the final gallops and observing how the horses are thriving during the final week

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 Monday, April 30, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Remember Mark Valeski?

Haskin's Derby Trail: Remember Mark Valeski?

The Kentucky Derby trail and short memories go hand in hand. Remember when Mark Valeski was the next up-and-coming star, grabbing everyone's attention with his gutsy nose defeat to El Padrino in the Risen Star?

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 Sunday, April 29, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Gemologist and Tiznow

Haskin's Derby Trail: Gemologist and Tiznow

If any of Gemologist's opponents in the Kentucky Derby look into his eye and sees Tiznow in there, they're in big trouble.

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 Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is pretty much set, compare who you have with his picks!

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 Monday, April 23, 2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2012

Where do Bodemeister, Dullahan and Hansen fit in the Derby Dozen puzzle this week?

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 Monday, April 16, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Revisiting Four

Haskin's Derby Trail: Revisiting Four

Four of our highly touted horses, Holy Candy, Dullahan, Optimizer, and Sabercat, are running this weekend.

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 Friday, April 13, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Riders on the Storm

Haskin's Derby Trail: Riders on the Storm

This year's Kentucky Derby contenders are so evenly matched, there is a good possibility the winner will be determined by who gets the best trip and/or the best ride.

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 Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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