Steve Haskin adds I'll Have Another to his Derby Dozen. Alpha moves up as Steve notes Mr. Prankster and Battle Hardened. Steve also recaps the Robert B. Lewis Stakes and Withers from the weekend.
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sam F. Davis Stakes, the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, and touches on the Withers. Evan also comments on Star Guitar's victory in the Louisiana Premier Night Championship.
A sortable list of all 397 horses nominated to the 2012 Triple Crown.
The grade III Sam F. Davis looks like a wide-open affair going in, so let's see if we can winnow out some angles.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Holy Bull Stakes and Sunshine Millions Day from Gulfstream Park
Will this year's compact field yield an established favorite or an improving horse in the winner's circle when the Holy Bull Stakes is run Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park?
Friday, January 27, 2012
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
The newly created Gulfstream Park Derby introduced the first of this year's rising 3-year-old hopefuls on New Year's Day.
The Jockey Club, in collaboration with the NBC Sports Group, CNBC, and six racetracks, will provide live coverage of six major preps for the 2012 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Here is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most enthralling and bizarre Triple Crowns in history
Jason Shandler provides updates on all 3YOs that won graded stakes this season.
Steve Haskin on Smarty's only defeat and the height of Smartymania.
Lenny and Steve review the Triple Crown season, which horse divisions are the best currently, assess the BC Juvenile Sprint and Royal Ascot.
A FREE Download highlighted by runners coming off synthetic, turf starts.
Hail the Conquering Hero: Haskin's Smarty Jones tribute continues with installment #3.
The Triple Crown drought lives on; which horses should have made history?
The three Triple Crown race winners are all pointing toward the Haskell Invitational (gr. I), but a hefty bonus in the West Virginia Derby (gr. II) could help lure a top 3-year-old.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Jon and Joel dissect the Belmont Stakes from the break of the gate to individual horse performances. Horses such as Stay Thirsty, Ruler On Ice, Animal Kingdom, Shackleford and Mucho Macho Man.
NBC Sports reported that the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) upset victory by Ruler on Ice produced a 4.8 overnight rating and 11 share for the race portion of the two-hour broadcast, reflecting a 55% increase over 2010.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Patrice Wolfson, co-owner of Affirmed, the last Triple Crown winner, made an appearance at the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) draw June 8 at Belmont Park, recalling her great champion.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Just when it seemed like things couldn't get any better for John and Carole Rio, they did.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
The Belmont could be the start of a big run by one of many horses from this year's crop.
Brilliant Speed was born for the Belmont Stakes.
Long-time jockey agent Dennis Cooper seeks respect for his client, Jesus Castanon, and other Midwest riders. Castanon is the rider of Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner and Belmont Stakes (gr. I) hopeful Shackleford.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Team Valor International's Animal Kingdom galloped 1 1/2 miles on the dirt at Fair Hill Training Center June 3 in continued preparations for the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Friday, June 03, 2011
The current status of the Belmont Stakes field, late season 3-year-olds including Nehro, and longshots for the Belmont.
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Dream Team One Racing Stable's Mucho Macho Man will have a new rider in the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). Ramon Dominguez will be aboard the colt, according to Daily Racing Form.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Monzon, who finished sixth in the May 14 Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II) at Belmont Park and is being pointed for the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), worked six furlongs in 1:16 May 31, according to Daily Racing Form.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Donald Adam's Prime Cut, whose connections are considering running him in the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 11, worked five furlongs in 1:03 3/5 May 31 at Churchill Downs.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Shackleford was foaled in Kentucky and his trainer, Dale Romans, is based there, but the colt also has close ties to South Carolina.
Friday, May 27, 2011
PORTER ON PEDIGREES: The 2011 Preakness Stakes winner gives Forestry a boost the same year the stallion's stud fee dropped to its lowest point. Shackleford also has pedigree ties to Mr. Prospector and Dr. Fager.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
The loss of Paddy O'Prado is a big loss in a year that's already without a superstar.
'This race puts you in the history books. Horse racing is built around these three races.'
Shackleford ends Kingdom's Triple Crown bid
Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Shackleford returned to Churchill Downs in Kentucky May 22, and trainer Dale Romans said there's a "better than 50-50 chance" the colt will race in the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Team Valor International's Animal Kingdom arrived at Pimlico Race Course for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 21 and got settled into the stakes barn at the Maryland racetrack.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Tom Lamarra mentions Astrology, Mucho Macho Man, Dialed In, Dance City, Sway Away and provides weather information.
Expectations always were great for the handsome colt with the fancy pedigree.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Nehro, second in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will not run in the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Why shouldn't the Derby draw a 22-horse field with a pair of also-eligibles?
Her drive and determination were always to do the best she could with what she had in any circumstance.
After the Derby, Barry Irwin reminded everyone of the important role of partnerships today.
It was an odd journey that made sense in the end.
Repole Stables' Uncle Mo, scratched from the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), was shipped May 9 from Churchill Downs to WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., for continued treatment.
Monday, May 09, 2011
Owner Bob Yagos said Archarcharch has been retired from racing after fracturing his left front leg during the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Monday, May 09, 2011
Local Preakness Stakes (gr. I) hopeful Norman Asbjornson worked 'the best time he has ever had at a mile' May 5 at Pimlico Race Course, trainer Chris Grove said.
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Lenny Shulman interviews Alan Garcia, jockey for Soldat.
Barry Irwin had faith in the horse he bred and is being rewarded with a chance to participate in the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Horse racing needs to take a "major league" approach in order to increase economic opportunities and spur investment, National Thoroughbred Racing Association executive chairman Bob Elliston said May 4.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Pants On Fire and Twinspired received their early training from Dr. Barry Eisaman and his wife, Shari.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Lenny shares the leather couch with Bob Baffert, trainer of Midnight Interlude.
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