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High Cotton Brings Class Edge to Rushaway

Todd Pletcher needs Peachtree Stable's High Cotton, likely favorite in the $100,000 Rushaway for 3-year-olds, to regain his juvenile form Saturday at Turfway Park on the Lane's End undercard.

 Friday, March 24, 2006

Haskin's Weekend Preview: Lawyer Ron Faces Next Trial in Southwest

There will be a good deal of emotion surrounding Saturday's $250,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park, as Lawyer Ron tries to extend his impressive three-race winning streak following the death his owner, James T. Hines Jr., who died in a swimming pool accident at his home earlier in the week.

 Thursday, February 23, 2006

Risen Star an Open, Shut Case for Lawyer Ron

James T. Hines Jr.'s homebred Lawyer Ron had the final word in Saturday's $268,000 Risen Star (gr. III) for 3-year-olds, romping to victory over six foes at the Fair Grounds meeting at Harrah's Louisiana Downs.

 Saturday, January 14, 2006

Steve Haskin's Derby Trail Stakes Preview: Winter Wonder

It's not often we get to see the probable 2-year-old champ and early favorite for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) running in January. But not only is Stevie Wonderboy making his 3-year-old debut in Saturday's San Rafael Stakes (gr. II), he'll be facing another leading juvenile and major Derby contender in Brother Derek.

 Friday, January 13, 2006

3-Year-Olds Take Stage at Fair Grounds Meet

The lone chance for 3-year-olds on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trail to make a name at the Fair Grounds meet at Harrah's Louisiana Downs comes on Saturday.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2006