Haskin's Belmont Report: 'Another' Gallop?

Officially, there will be nothing on the worktab under the name I'll Have Another.

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THS: Belmont Stakes Preview

Tom and new co-host Pete Denk present an early look at the Belmont Stakes. Sponsored by TVG.

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I'll Have Another Nearly Hit by Loose Horse

Trainer Doug O'Neill said a loose horse nearly slammed into Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another during training May 31 at Belmont Park.

Hammer Time: Buying I'll Have Another

Nearly everybody overlooked I'll Have Another as a sale 2-year-old.

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Affirmed's Owner Ready to Pass the TC Torch

Patrice Wolfson, owner of the last Triple Crown winner, says I'll Have Another is a worthy successor to Affirmed.

O'Neill, Turner Discuss Belmont Preparations

As he continues to prepare I'll Have Another for the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), trainer Doug O'Neill on May 30 recounted a conversation he had with trainer Billy Turner, who trained 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.

All In the Family by Eric Mitchell

In the case of Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another, his family tree's branches are laden with tales of triumph and revenge.

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O'Neill Responds to Chenery's Comments

Doug O'Neill says he's dismayed that Secretariat's former owner criticized the owner of Triple Crown candidate I'll Have Another for employing him as the horse's trainer.

'The Mig' to Tour Belmont Oval With Gutierrez

As jockey Mario Gutierrez prepares for a coveted Triple Crown in the June 9 Belmont Stakes, he will have the advice of retired rider Richard Migliore, who recorded 1,352 wins at Belmont Park during his career.

O'Neill and Team to Attend Yankees-Mets Game

The daughter of late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner invited Doug O'Neill, Mario Gutierrez, and I'll Have Another owner Paul Reddam to each throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium the night before the Belmont Stakes.

O'Neill: No Workouts for I'll Have Another

Trainer Doug O'Neill is taking an unconventional path to a Triple Crown bid by using a series of strong gallops rather than formal workouts to prepare I'll Have Another for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

Belmont Tickets Available at Ticketmaster.com

In preparation for a large crowd for I'll Have Another's Triple Crown attempt, the New York Racing Association for the first time is making grandstand general admission tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Dullahan Breezes at Churchill Downs

Donegal Racing's Dullahan, the Kentucky Derby third-place finisher who will be seeking to block I'll Have Another's Triple Crown bid, breezed a mile at Churchill Downs the morning of May 26.

Haskin's Belmont Report: What's Shakin?

What's Shakin' with Cal Board?

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No Nasal Strip, No Problem, O'Neill Says

I'll Have Another won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness wearing a nasal strip. He'll make his first start in the Belmont without one because NYRA bans nasal strips. The reason for the ban is unclear.

I'll Have Another Gallops at Belmont Park

With a steady rain falling, dual classic winner I'll Have Another galloped a mile at Belmont Park May 25 as he continued to prepare for attempt at history in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

O'Neill Suspended 45 Days in TCO2 Violation

Trainer Doug O'Neill has been handed a conditional 45-day suspension and a $15,000 fine as the result of a horse in his care racing in 2010 with an elevated level of total carbon dioxide.

Super Mario's Amazing Journey Continues

Mario Gutierrez has risen from obscurity to the threshold of the Triple Crown.

Steve Cauthen to Sign Autographs at Belmont

Hall of Famers Steve Cauthen, who 34 years ago piloted Affirmed to become the 11th and most recent Triple Crown winner, and Jorge Velasquez, who rode runner-up Alydar, will autograph postcards May 26 at Belmont Park.

Hangin' With Haskin: Lava Man Revisited

The cheers that accompany his star pupil, I'll Have Another, are always within ear shot, and Lava Man has no reason to believe they are not meant for him.

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Velazquez picks up mount on Union Rags

John Velazquez will replace Julien Leparoux aboard Union Rags as he seeks to end I'll Have Another's bid for the Triple Crown in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr .I).

Velazquez Named to Ride Union Rags in Belmont

Trainer Michael Matz confirmed May 22 that Union Rags will be ridden by jockey John Velazquez in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

National TV Ratings For Preakness Decline

More than eight million viewers tuned into the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 19, as ratings declined for the second leg of the Triple Crown. I'll Have Another figures to attract more viewers for the June 9 Belmont Stakes.

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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Preakness Overnight Ratings Dip Slightly

Preliminary numbers for NBC's telecast of I'll Have Another's Preakness (gr. I) victory indicate a slight dip from 2011 figures, although that could change when national numbers are released May 22.