Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/10/2014
Several new horses appear on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen this week, including a new number one. Steve expands on thoughts of California Chrome's start out of the gate in the San Felipe Stakes. read blog
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Gotham Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
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Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Withers.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2014 Withers Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Samraat wins the 2013 Damon Runyon Stakes.
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| Trainer | Richard A. Violette, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose L. Ortiz |
| Owner | My Meadowview Farm |
| Breeder | My Meadowview LLC |
Pedigree
| Samraat View Five-Cross Pedigree | Noble Causeway | Giant's Causeway |
| Mimi's Golden Girl | ||
| Little Indian Girl | Indian Charlie | |
| Brighter Than Gold |
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191 Nominated to Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
Twenty-two of the top 25 point earners on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leader board are among the 191 3-year-olds nominated to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) that will be run April 12 at Keeneland Racecourse.
And They're Off: Spring Training Edition 2014
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin examine the Santa Anita Handicap field, the history and memorable horses. Steve and Lenny recap the Gotham Stakes, rivalries, Del Mar's dirt and interview trainer Nick Zito about Spot. watch video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/3/2014
Steve Haskin shuffles his Kentucky Derby Dozen on the bottom end this week, but read what he says about those left unmoved. read blog
One for the Roses: Samraat, Uncle Sigh
Listen to Steve Haskin state the case for the rivalry of Samraat and Uncle Sigh.
After the Wire: Gotham Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the Swale Stakes, Palm Beach Stakes, and of course the Gotham Stakes. watch video
Gotham Winner Returns to Florida; Wood Next
All but assured of a berth in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), undefeated Samraat was on his way back to Florida on the afternoon of March 2, a day after his Gotham Stakes (gr. III) victory at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Samraat Edges Uncle Sigh in Gotham Thriller
Undefeated Samraat edged Uncle Sigh March 1 at Aqueduct Racetrack to secure a $500,000 Gotham Stakes (gr. II) victory by a neck; pacesetter In Trouble hung tough another neck back for third.
Weight a Big Factor In Gotham
The question today's handicapper must ask is how much weight matters. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Gotham Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the talented field of the Gotham Stakes. A Kentucky Derby points race with serious contenders, it includes a rematch of Uncle Sigh and Samraat. watch video
Supporting Cast May Overshadow Stars
Samraat, Uncle Sigh, and Havana are among the box-office stars entered to race in this week's Gotham Stakes (gr. III) and Swale Stakes (gr. II). But could they be overshadowed by the supporting cast? read blog
Samraat, Uncle Sigh to Meet Again in Gotham
Four weeks after a memorable stretch drive in which Samraat just held off Uncle Sigh in the Withers Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, those two rivals will hook up again in the Gotham Stakes (gr. II) March 1.
Samraat Brings Back Memories of Funny Cide
PORTER ON PEDIGREES
Eleven years after Funny Cide became the first New York-bred to win the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), two more horses bred in the Empire State stamped themselves as legitimate classic prospects.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 2/4/2014
Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, Hong Kong, Santa Anita Park, Fair Grounds and more. view slideshow
Haskin's Derby Trail: The 'Ol One-Three
There is nothing quite as humbling on the Derby trail as attempting to set off two fireworks on the same day, especially when you light them minutes apart. read blog
After the Wire: Withers S. & Sam F. Davis S.
Evan Hammonds recaps the wins by Samraat, Vinceremos, and Wildcat Red over the weekend. watch video
Samraat Prevails in NY-Bred Withers War
Two New York-breds stood out in a six-horse field heading into the $250,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, and those two put on quite a show with undefeated Samraat prevailing in the end.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Plays from Santa Anita, Tampa Bay and Aqueduct read blog
Impressive New York-breds Head Withers
Two highly regarded New York-breds lead a field of six 3-year-olds entered for the $250,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack on Feb. 1, both coming off impressive performances to tackle open company.
Stretch Out No Problem for Unbeaten Samraat
In his first two-turn start, undefeated Samraat extinguished any doubts about his ability to handle route racing with a scintillating 16 3/4-length score in Damon Runyon Stakes for New York-bred 2-year-olds Dec. 18.
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