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Wood Memorial Winner Toby's Corner to Japan

Wood Memorial Winner Toby's Corner to Japan

Toby's Corner, winner of the 2011 Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial Stakes (gr.I), will launch his stallion career in Japan at Hidaka Stallion Station.

 Sunday, December 02, 2012
San Pablo Rolls Late for Philip Iselin Tally

San Pablo Rolls Late for Philip Iselin Tally

Heavily favored San Pablo mowed down Toby's Corner and Small Town Talk in the stretch to easily win the $150,000 Philip H. Iselin Stakes (gr. III) at Monmouth Park Aug. 18 for his seventh lifetime win in 12 starts.

 Saturday, August 18, 2012
Toby's Corner Tackles Six in Iselin Stakes

Toby's Corner Tackles Six in Iselin Stakes

Fresh from his first win since taking the Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I) in April 2011, Toby's Corner returns in the $150,000 Philip H. Iselin Stakes (gr. III) Aug. 18 at Monmouth Park.

 Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Kyma Upsets Pa. Gov. Cup; Toby's Corner Wins

Kyma Upsets Pa. Gov. Cup; Toby's Corner Wins

Charging on the outside of the Penn National Race Course, 34-1 shot Kyma registered his first stakes victory in the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup on the turf July 28.

 Saturday, July 28, 2012
Ben's Cat Favored to Repeat in Governor's Cup

Ben's Cat Favored to Repeat in Governor's Cup

Ben's Cat will be back to defend his crown against nine rivals in the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup on the night of July 28, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

 Thursday, July 26, 2012
Sloane Ranger Steals Donald LeVine

Sloane Ranger Steals Donald LeVine

Vicky Schowe's homebred Sloane Ranger upset the $150,000 Donald LeVine Memorial Handicap by a neck at Parx Racing June 23, while 2011 Wood Memorial winner Toby's Corner finished fourth.

 Saturday, June 23, 2012
Toby's Corner Looks to Rebound at Parx

Toby's Corner Looks to Rebound at Parx

$150,000 Donald LeVine Memorial Handicap June 23 offers potential confidence-booster off seventh-place finish in Pimlico Special.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Alternation Edges Nehro in Pimlico Special

Alternation Edges Nehro in Pimlico Special

Pin Oak Stable's Alternation grabbed the lead inside the eighth pole and held off the late charge of Nehro to win the May 18 Pimlico Special (gr. III) by a nose. The son of Distorted Humor covered 1 3/16 miles in 1:57.60.

 Friday, May 18, 2012
Track Mark for Nates Mineshaft in New Orleans

Track Mark for Nates Mineshaft in New Orleans

Front-running Nates Mineshaft took all of the drama out of the $396,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) April 1 at Fair Grounds, running away from the field at odds of 9-1 while setting a track record in the process.

 Sunday, April 01, 2012
Big Names Clash in New Orleans Handicap

Big Names Clash in New Orleans Handicap

The $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) is the headliner on Fair Grounds' April 1 program, but the biggest names and most talented horses may be running on the undercard in the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II).

 Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Dutrow Duo Tops in General George

Dutrow Duo Tops in General George

Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. got an inkling of how good he has it when his charges Yawanna Twist and This Ones for Phil finished one-two in the General George Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 20 at Laurel.

 Monday, February 20, 2012
Toby's Corner Lands in Tough Spot for Return

Toby's Corner Lands in Tough Spot for Return

Toby's Corner, who when last seen handed champion Uncle Mo his first loss in the Wood Memorial (gr. I), makes his comeback in the $200,000 General George Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 20 at Laurel Park.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012
Animal Kingdom Breezes For Tampa Debut

Animal Kingdom Breezes For Tampa Debut

Last year's Kentucky Derby winner is right on schedule for the Dubai World Cup.

 Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Animal Kingdom Works Day After Eclipse Win

Animal Kingdom Works Day After Eclipse Win

Animal Kingdom worked an easy half mile on turf in :53.44 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida Jan. 17. Toby's Corner also worked.

 Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Animal Kingdom, Toby's Corner Work Half-Mile

Animal Kingdom, Toby's Corner Work Half-Mile

Graham Motion trainees Animal Kingdom and Toby's Corner worked in company Jan. 8 at Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland.

 Monday, January 09, 2012
Closing the Door on the 2011 Triple Crown

Closing the Door on the 2011 Triple Crown

Jason Shandler provides updates on all 3YOs that won graded stakes this season.

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 Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Toby's Corner Out of Derby Consideration

Toby's Corner Out of Derby Consideration

Son of Bellamy Road off in his left rear; was to ship to Churchill Downs from his base at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland later today.

 Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Haskin's Derby Report: Arch Gallops...Or Works

Haskin's Derby Report: Arch Gallops...Or Works

This will be an abbreviated report, as there wasn't much activity Tuesday morning.

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 Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 5/3/2011

Kentucky Derby News Minute - 5/3/2011

Lenny Shulman reports on the news of the day, including the defection of Toby's Corner, which allows Derby Kitten to run. Plus, the arrival of Master of Hounds, and gallops by Soldat, Archarcharch, and Mucho Macho Man.

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 Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Toby's Corner Works; Anthony's Cross Out

Toby's Corner Works; Anthony's Cross Out

Toby's Corner, one of two Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders for trainer Graham Motion, worked at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland the morning of Sunday, May 1.

 Sunday, May 01, 2011
THS: Kentucky Derby Preview 2011

THS: Kentucky Derby Preview 2011

Jason, Evan, and Tim give an overview of Derby 137.

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 Thursday, April 28, 2011
Derby Dozen - April 26, 2011

Derby Dozen - April 26, 2011

A few changes in the Derby Dozen this week with a new number one!

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 Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Animal Kingdom Work Not Ideal

Animal Kingdom Work Not Ideal

Animal Kingdom's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) work at Keeneland April 23 'didn't go as planned' in the eyes of trainer Graham Motion, as the colt was clocked in 1:02.80 for five furlongs.

 Saturday, April 23, 2011
Ky. Derby Featured Profile: Toby's Corner

Ky. Derby Featured Profile: Toby's Corner

The conqueror of Uncle Mo moves forward to the Kentucky Derby.

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 Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Derby Delirium

Derby Delirium

Handicapping Derby 137 will be an especially daunting challenge.

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 Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Derby Dozen - April 18, 2011

Derby Dozen - April 18, 2011

The top five for Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen looks much different this week, Dialed In still sits on top. Presented by Pauls Mill

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 Monday, April 18, 2011
Triple Crown Insider - 04/15/2011

Triple Crown Insider - 04/15/2011

A look at this week's preps. Plus, Dianne Cotter, owner/breeder of Toby's Corner.

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 Friday, April 15, 2011
Ky. Derby Trail: Cry Uncle

Ky. Derby Trail: Cry Uncle

OK, Uncle Mo lost the Wood Memorial; time to move on.

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 Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Derby Dozen - April 11, 2011

Derby Dozen - April 11, 2011

Lots of movement, as we have a new No. 1 for the first time. Presented by Pauls Mill

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 Monday, April 11, 2011
A Derby Turned Upside Down

A Derby Turned Upside Down

Uncle Mo's stunning defeat has changed the entire complexion of the race...

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 Sunday, April 10, 2011
Toby's Corner Posts Wood Stunner; 'Mo Third

Toby's Corner Posts Wood Stunner; 'Mo Third

Less than a month away, the Kentucky Derby was turned upside down when favored Uncle Mo was defeated by Toby's Corner, who passed Arthur's Tale in the final strides to post a shocking upset in the Wood Memorial (gr. I).

 Saturday, April 09, 2011
Attendance, On-Track Handle Rise for Wood

Attendance, On-Track Handle Rise for Wood

Attendance and on-track handle posted huge gains at Aqueduct April 9 as Dianne Cotter's homebred Toby's Corner provided a stunning upset victory in the $1-million Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I).

 Saturday, April 09, 2011
Can Toby Get Close Enough to Mo?

Can Toby Get Close Enough to Mo?

Toby's Corner needs at least a good second in the Wood Memorial to get in the Derby

 Friday, April 08, 2011
THS: Santa Anita Derby 2011

THS: Santa Anita Derby 2011

Jason, Tom and Rich handicap the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, and Ashland.

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 Thursday, April 07, 2011
Uncle Mo a Towering Presence in Wood

Uncle Mo a Towering Presence in Wood

The general consensus is that Uncle Mo will have little trouble in the Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I) April 9 at Aqueduct when he takes on nine seemingly overmatched rivals in his final Derby prep.

 Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Ky. Derby Trail: Tickets Going Fast

Ky. Derby Trail: Tickets Going Fast

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.

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 Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Wood Memorial Field Starting to Come Together

Wood Memorial Field Starting to Come Together

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) favorite Uncle Mo may face a short and overmatched field in the $1 million Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct April 9.

 Thursday, March 31, 2011
Ky. Derby Trail: Derby Material

Ky. Derby Trail: Derby Material

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.

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 Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Stay Thirsty Takes Gotham in Season Debut

Stay Thirsty Takes Gotham in Season Debut

Odds-on Stay Thirsty made a successful 3-year-old debut, taking over from pacesetter The Fed Eased in mid-stretch and rolling to a 3 1/4-length victory in the $250,000 Gotham Stakes (gr. III) March 5 at Aqueduct.

 Saturday, March 05, 2011
Stay Thirsty Solid Gotham Choice

Stay Thirsty Solid Gotham Choice

Stay Thirsty was installed the 9-5 favorite in the 1 1/16-mile Gotham Stakes, which drew a mostly unheralded field of nine.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011
Triple Crown Insider - 03/02/2011

Triple Crown Insider - 03/02/2011

Gotham: Time for Stay Thirsty, Toby's Corner to Step Up. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.

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 Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: 02/28/11

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: 02/28/11

Soldat moves up to #3 and Gourmet Dinner is added to Top 12. Presented by Pauls Mill

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 Monday, February 28, 2011
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: 02/22/11

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: 02/22/11

Mucho moves up and a new horse is added. Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill

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 Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Three Derby Sleepers to Watch

Three Derby Sleepers to Watch

A trio of under the radar Kentucky Derby horses to keep an eye on...

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 Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: 02/14/11

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen: 02/14/11

Steve Haskin continues his 2011 Kentucky Derby Trail with the Derby Dozen. There are a few changes this week, including a tie for position 12! Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill Farm

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 Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Toby's Corner, Cal Nation a Study in Contrast

Toby's Corner, Cal Nation a Study in Contrast

MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
One colt earns black type and aspires to the Kentucky Derby as the other shows the promise of his royal bloodlines in an impressive maiden score. Will they meet up on the TC trail?

 Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Ky. Derby Trail: Leave Training to Trainers

Ky. Derby Trail: Leave Training to Trainers

Over the past decade or so, racing has seen a new breed of owner enter the sport, many with a corporate philosophy.

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 Tuesday, February 08, 2011
The Week In Photos: February 06, 2011

The Week In Photos: February 06, 2011

Giant Oak, Vox Populi Award, Zazu and more from a weekend of racing!

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 Monday, February 07, 2011
Toby's Corner Overcomes Mud to Win Whirlaway

Toby's Corner Overcomes Mud to Win Whirlaway

Toby's Corner, in his stakes debut for trainer Graham Motion, collared J J's Lucky Train in the final furlong and drew off to a two-length win in the $98,000 Whirlaway Stakes on the inner track at rainy Aqueduct Feb. 5.

 Saturday, February 05, 2011