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Street Sense (KY)

5yo Dark Bay or Brown Colt

Trainer: Carl A. Nafzger
Jockey: Calvin H. Borel
Owner: James B. Tafel
Breeder: James Tafel
Street Sense Street Cry (IRE) Machiavellian
Helen Street (GB)
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STREET SENSE

Champion Earner of $4.3 Million
Won Breeders' Cup Juvenile-G1
Won Kentucky Derby-G1
Won Travers S.-G1

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Borel No Longer Jockey for Mine That Bird

Borel No Longer Jockey for Mine That Bird

The storybook ride of Calvin Borel and Mine That Bird has come to an end, with the connections of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner now looking for a new jockey. Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Talkin' Horses Podcast with Calvin Borel

Join Calvin Borel as he talks about his Derby winning ride aboard Mine That Bird, Rachel Alexandra's Kentucky Oaks, and more. Transcript also available. Friday, May 08, 2009

Street Cry to Shuttle to Darley Australia

Darley Australia has announced the stud fees of its 27 stallions for the 2009 breeding season. Monday, May 04, 2009
Past Ky Derby Winners: Street Sense (Video)

Past Ky Derby Winners: Street Sense (Video)

Street Sense was the first Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner to win the Ketucky Derby, and the first 2-year old champion to win the Derby since Spectacular Bid. Thursday, April 30, 2009
Talamo Makes $25,000 Pledge

Talamo Makes $25,000 Pledge

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Young Darley Stallions Have 1st Foals

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The stallion barn at Darley America hosts a dazzling quartet of young stallions who have all celebrated the birth of their first offspring in recent weeks. Friday, January 23, 2009
2008 Commercial Sires: Big 'Cat' Rebound

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Storm Cat has been a titan among North America's commercial sires, and he added to his considerable reputation in 2008, leading all stallions based on the average price of their yearlings sold at public auction for the sixth time in his breeding career. He returned to the top following a two-year break during which he fell to second behind Danzig in 2006 and ranked third behind A.P. Indy and Kingmambo in 2007. Monday, January 05, 2009
Medaglia d'Oro Colt Paces Keeneland Sale

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Stockplace paid highest price of $290,000 Nov. 8 for a colt by Medaglia d'Oro during the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Saturday, November 08, 2008
Street Cry's Fee Rises to $150,000

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Darley America has announced the stud fees for its 16 stallions for the 2009 breeding season. All stallions, with the exception of Street Cry, Elusive Quality, and E Dubai, have had their fees reduced from their 2008 levels. Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Nafzger Ready for Hall of Fame Induction

Nafzger Ready for Hall of Fame Induction

Trainer calls his latest honor "a hell of a lot of responsibility." Saturday, July 12, 2008
Calvin Borel Off Mounts at Churchill

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Jockey Calvin Borel took off his 10 mounts at Churchill Downs on June 14, citing pain in his knee as the cause. Saturday, June 14, 2008
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Darley Australia's 2008 Fees

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An interview with Benny Stutts Jr. was the highlight of the annual Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners' and Breeders' Association's Derby trainers' dinner, as the 70-year-old trainer expressed his delight at preparing to saddle his first Kentucky Derby starter - Mount Joy Stables' Smooth Air. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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Poet T.S. Eliot labeled April "cruelest month," but it is not a bad month on stud farms for foaling winners of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). In fact, over the last eight years, April foals have won three runnings of the Derby. February, the month that gives us both Groundhog Day and Presidents Day despite being the shortest month of the year, has been responsible for five winners. Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Street Sense Team to Sign New Derby Book

The team that won the 2007 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with Street Sense will reunite at Churchill Downs, the scene of their stirring victory, for a special book signing April 27 Friday, April 25, 2008
Big Brown Works, Will Ship to KY Apr. 28

Big Brown Works, Will Ship to KY Apr. 28

Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Big Brown drilled five furlongs in 1:00 3/5 under regular exercise rider Michelle Nevin Saturday morning at Palm Meadows Training Center. Saturday, April 12, 2008
Blogging with Nafzger

Blogging with Nafzger

One year ago, Carl Nafzger was the hottest name in horse racing, as Street Sense, starting with his Tampa Bay Derby victory, was just beginning his run towards the Kentucky Derby. In this exclusive Q & A, see what Nafzger remembers most about Street Sense's Derby win, and who the veteran trainer likes in this year's Classic. Friday, March 14, 2008

Commentary: Group Therapy

By Bruce Greene - I have been to the racetrack thousands of times. From Churchill Downs on Derby day, to the Humboldt County Fair in Ferndale on Marathon day. I have memories of tracks and champions that no longer exist. Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Bernardini, Street Sense Shuttling

Bernardini, Street Sense Shuttling

Eclipse Award winners Bernardini and Street Sense will be headed to Sheikh Mohammed's Darley operation in Australia for the 2008 Southern Hemisphere breeding season once their duties are completed at Darley near Lexington. Friday, February 29, 2008
Street Sense Covers First Mare

Street Sense Covers First Mare

Champion and classic winner Street Sense, whose $75,000 fee is the highest for an incoming stallion this year, has covered his first mare. Thursday, February 14, 2008
Ashado Going to Street Cry

Ashado Going to Street Cry

Ashado will be bred this year to Street Sense's sire, Street Cry. Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Nafzger Honored, Credits His Horses

Nafzger Honored, Credits His Horses

Carl Nafzger and his wife, Wanda, have been a lot of places, the trainer said Saturday night during his address at the Texas Thoroughbred Association's annual awards banquet. But they have been all those places because of one thing -- the horse. Saturday, January 19, 2008
NYRA Reports Final Numbers for 2007

NYRA Reports Final Numbers for 2007

A release from the New York Racing Association highlighted strong growth in key areas with the on-track handle increasing, but all-sources wagers and average starters per race reflected a slight dip when the organization reported its final 2007 figures Jan. 18. Friday, January 18, 2008

Stallion Video: Street Sense

Street Sense, by Avalyn Hunter Thursday, January 17, 2008
ESPN Racing Series Begins Mar. 22

ESPN Racing Series Begins Mar. 22

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NBC Wins Eclipse for Derby Coverage

NBC Wins Eclipse for Derby Coverage

NBC Sports has won the media Eclipse Award in the category "National Television - Live Racing" for its coverage of the 2007 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced Jan. 2. Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Dates Set For Derby Future Pools

Dates Set For Derby Future Pools

Churchill Downs has announced the dates for the three wagering pools that will comprise the track's 2008 Kentucky Derby Future Wager and Kentucky Oaks Future Wager. Friday, December 21, 2007

Gatewood Bell Joins Nicoma

Gatewood Bell, son of Darley USA President Jimmy Bell, has joined the staff of Nicoma Bloodstock, it was announced Dec. 12. Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Nafzger to be Honored by KTO

Nafzger to be Honored by KTO

Trainer Carl Nafzger will be honored for his overall contributions to Thoroughbred racing when Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners (KTO) presents the two-time winner of the Kentucky Derby with the 2007 "Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award." Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Haskin's Classic Recap: Curl Jam

Haskin's Classic Recap: Curl Jam

Prior to this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Larry Jones, trainer of eventual runner-up Hard Spun, said of the meteoric rise of the then undefeated Curlin, "Six months from now, we could be looking at Curlin as a super horse." Well, it is now six months later, and Jones' words, unfortunately for him, have become prophetic. Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Street Sense to Stand for $75,000; Hard Spun for $50,000

Street Sense to Stand for $75,000; Hard Spun for $50,000

Street Sense, this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner and the previous year's 2-year-old male champion, will enter stud for $75,000 at Sheikh Mohammed's Darley near Lexington. Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Eclipse Awards a No-Brainer This Year

Eclipse Awards a No-Brainer This Year

Start engraving the Eclipse Awards. This year's honors are all but a done deal. Despite the horrible conditions at Monmouth Park, the Breeders' Cup World Championships were surprisingly formful, with several favorites and leading contenders turning in dominating performances. Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Curlin Commanding Winner of Breeders' Cup Classic

Curlin Commanding Winner of Breeders' Cup Classic

Curlin swept past Hard Spun down the stretch to win the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I) by 4 1/2 lengths. Saturday, October 27, 2007

Breeders' Cup Will Showcase Solid 3-year-old Crop

There are five top 3-year-olds in the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I), but there are strong 3-year-old contenders in at least three other World Championship races. Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Breeders' Cup News Minute:  Tuesday, October 23

Breeders' Cup News Minute: Tuesday, October 23

BloodHorseNOW.com writer Steve Haskin reports each morning from Monmouth Park with news from the track. Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Front-end Tactics Loom Key to Breeders' Cup Classic

Front-end Tactics Loom Key to Breeders' Cup Classic

A field of nine was drawn Oct. 23 for one of the deepest and most contentious runnings of the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I). The two horses who drew the most attention were Hard Spun and Lawyer Ron, who likely will dictate how the race will be run. Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Breeders' Cup News Minute:  Monday, October 22

Breeders' Cup News Minute: Monday, October 22

BloodHorseNOW.com writer Steve Haskin reports each morning from Monmouth Park with news from the track; today's highlights include Street Sense during his morning gallop. Monday, October 22, 2007
Breeders' Cup News Minute:  Monday, October 22

Breeders' Cup News Minute: Monday, October 22

BloodHorseNOW.com writer Steve Haskin reports each morning from Monmouth Park with news from the track; today's highlights include Street Sense during his morning gallop. Monday, October 22, 2007

Idiot Proof Breezes; Street Sense Has Easy Gallop

Pam and Martin Wygod's Idiot Proof, who shattered the Monmouth Park track record when he won the Jersey Shore Stakes (gr. III) in July, had his final breeze for the Oct. 27 TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) Oct. 21 when he breezed five furlongs in 1:00 4/5. Sunday, October 21, 2007
Street Sense Arrives at Monmouth

Street Sense Arrives at Monmouth

James Tafel's Street Sense, who will be one of the favorites for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I), arrived safely at Monmouth Park at 6:15 a.m. Oct. 19 after a van ride from Churchill Downs. Saturday, October 20, 2007
Video:  Interview with Trainer Carl Nafzger (Pt. 1)

Video: Interview with Trainer Carl Nafzger (Pt. 1)

In separate interviews, Lenny Shulman speaks with Carl Nafzger about Street Sense and Lady Joanne running in this year's Breeders' Cup. Saturday, October 20, 2007
Video:  Interview with Trainer Carl Nafzger (Pt. 2)

Video: Interview with Trainer Carl Nafzger (Pt. 2)

In separate interviews, Lenny Shulman speaks with Carl Nafzger about Street Sense and Lady Joanne running in this year's Breeders' Cup. Saturday, October 20, 2007
Red Smith Kentucky Derby Award Winners Announced

Red Smith Kentucky Derby Award Winners Announced

First time winners Eric Crawdford of the Louisville Courier-Journal and John Cheinman of the Washington Post joined repeat winners Steve Haskin and William Nack (both writing for The Blood-Horse Magazine) as the winners of Churchill Downs' 2007 Red Smith Kentucky Derby Writing Contest, the Louisville racetrack announced Oct. 18. Friday, October 19, 2007
Street Sense Headed to Monmouth

Street Sense Headed to Monmouth

Street Sense, winner of the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and one of the favorites for next week's Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, will depart from Churchill Downs Oct. 18. Thursday, October 18, 2007
Year of Firsts For Breeders' Cup

Year of Firsts For Breeders' Cup

The eyes of the horse racing world are squarely fixed on next week's Breeders' Cup, with a total of 160 pre-entries (141 individual horses, 19 cross-entered) for 11 races. It will be a year of many firsts for the World Championships. Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Lady Joanne Preps for Breeders' Cup Distaff

Lady Joanne Preps for Breeders' Cup Distaff

Bentley Smith's Alabama Stakes (gr. I) winner Lady Joanne continued her preparations for the $2-million Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) to be run Oct. 27 at Monmouth Park by working a half-mile in :48.60 Oct. 16 at Churchill Downs with regular rider Calvin Borel up. Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Street Sense and Curlin Work Toward Breeders' Cup

Street Sense and Curlin Work Toward Breeders' Cup

Street Sense, winner of the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), worked a sharp five furlongs over his home track at Churchill Downs while Curlin got five furlongs in 1:01.20 at Keeneland. Both are training for the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I). Monday, October 15, 2007
Street Sense Works Four Furlongs in :48.40

Street Sense Works Four Furlongs in :48.40

James Tafel's Street Sense, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), continued his preparation for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I) with a sharp four-furlong work Oct. 9 at Churchill Downs. Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: Questions and Answers; Winners and Losers

Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: Questions and Answers; Winners and Losers

Now, that was a super weekend of racing. Whether it was Turfway Park's Polytrack, Santa Anita's Cushion track, or the dirt track at Belmont, this was racing at its best. The races were thrilling, formful, and showcased a good number of the sport's top stars. Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Hard Spun Trumps Street Sense in Kentucky Cup Classic

Hard Spun Trumps Street Sense in Kentucky Cup Classic

There they were at the head of the stretch, and the Sept. 29 Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. II) had developed into the showdown everyone hoped it would be. On the lead, Hard Spun barreled toward the finish line. Just off his hip, Street Sense dug deep to reel him in. This time, unlike in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Hard Spun would not be denied the victory. Saturday, September 29, 2007

Derby 'Rematch' Helps Boost Kentucky Cup Exposure

Having the top two finishers in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) entered in the Sept. 29 Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. II) has led to an increase in local and national coverage of the event. Friday, September 28, 2007

Cat Shaker May Surprise in Classic

Sitting in the stakes barn at Turfway Park two days before the Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. III), Craig Callis still has a hard time believing that a $2,300 yearling purchase actually brought him here. Thursday, September 27, 2007
Street Sense, Hard Spun Rivals in Kentucky Cup Classic

Street Sense, Hard Spun Rivals in Kentucky Cup Classic

Making final preparations for the Oct. 27 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, Jim Tafel's Street Sense and Rick Porter's Hard Spun will have a much-anticipated rematch in the Sept. 29 Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. II) over Turfway Park's Polytrack. Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Nafzger: Kentucky Cup Classic Close, But Not Easy

Nafzger: Kentucky Cup Classic Close, But Not Easy

Carl Nafzger, trainer of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense, discussed his reasoning for racing against grade I winner Hard Spun in the Sept. 29 Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. II) at Turfway Park during a National Thoroughbred Racing Association media teleconference Sept. 25. Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Street Sense Tunes Up for Kentucky Cup Classic

Street Sense Tunes Up for Kentucky Cup Classic

James Tafel's Street Sense, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), tuned up for a run in the Sept. 29 Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. II) at Turfway Park with a five furlong work Sept. 25 at Churchill Downs. Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Street Sense, Hard Spun to Meet in Kentucky Cup Classic

Street Sense, Hard Spun to Meet in Kentucky Cup Classic

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense and Derby runner-up Hard Spun will meet for the third time in next Saturday's $350,000 Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. II) at Turfway Park, it was announced Sept. 22. Saturday, September 22, 2007
'Steady Progress' Marks Day 10 of Keeneland Sale

'Steady Progress' Marks Day 10 of Keeneland Sale

A filly from the family of Mr. Greeley and Street Sense topped day 10 of the Keeneland September yearling sale. Tom Gentry, agent, bought the Hold That Tiger filly for $182,000 from Four Star Sales, agent. Thursday, September 20, 2007
Street Sense Drills Five Furlongs at Churchill

Street Sense Drills Five Furlongs at Churchill

James Tafel's Street Sense, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Saratoga's Travers Stakes(gr. I), continued to crank up for his final prep race before the Oct. 27 Breeders' Cup Classic powered by Dodge (gr. I) when he worked a sharp five furlongs Sept. 19 at Churchill Downs. Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Street Sense Works in 1:02 at Churchill

Street Sense Works in 1:02 at Churchill

James Tafel's Street Sense, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), turned in a solid five-furlong work at Churchill Downs Sept. 11 in his first major training move since a victory in the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 25. Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Belmont Fall Meet Set to Kick Off

Only days after a record-breaking Saratoga meet ended, the 33-day Belmont Park Fall Championship Meeting stand kicks off Sept. 7 with the 25th running of the $100,000-added General Douglas MacArthur, a one-mile test for older New York-breds. Thursday, September 06, 2007
Street Sense Returns to Churchill; Next Start Undecided

Street Sense Returns to Churchill; Next Start Undecided

James Tafel's Street Sense, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga, returned to his home base at Churchill Downs early Sept. 3 to continue training for his fall campaign. Monday, September 03, 2007
Borel Leaves the Spa But Says He'd Love to Return

Borel Leaves the Spa But Says He'd Love to Return

Trying to catch Calvin Borel for an interview during his last day of racing at Saratoga was like attempting to pin down a darting dragonfly, and the Cajun jockey looked the part in Bill Farish's brilliant green and yellow silks as he scurried back to the private courtyard behind the jockeys' room before the fourth race of the day. Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: Classic Picture Looking Bright

Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: Classic Picture Looking Bright

A long-range look at how the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (gr. I) is shaping up, ranked in order, and with the latest odds in the Wynn Las Vegas Race Book. Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Commentary:  Running Start

Commentary: Running Start

By Dan Liebman - Thankfully, someone at the time did have an interest in standing Danzig, Storm Cat, and Mr. Prospector, respectively. And, our breed has been changed forever because of their decisions. Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Travers Aftermath: Top Four Finishers Recover Well

Travers Aftermath: Top Four Finishers Recover Well

Two days after the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course, the top four finishers in the $1-million race were all recovering well to the satisfaction of their trainers. Monday, August 27, 2007
Street Sense: Ready to Wear the Crown?

Street Sense: Ready to Wear the Crown?

Though there are four more months left in the 2007 racing season, Street Sense's narrow victory in the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (gr. I) is sure to provoke discussion of whether he has already done enough to sew up the 3-year-old championship. Monday, August 27, 2007

A Day At The Spa: Aug. 27, Sweet Sense

The Travers blanket - red and white carnations, white "T" in the middle - hangs in front of Street Sense's stall at the barn of Carl Nafzger and Ian Wilkes. The bright colors are still vibrant, and Nafzger is still savoring the victory this morning Monday, August 27, 2007

A Day At The Spa: Aug. 26, Let it Linger

The canoe in the infield pond has been painted in James Tafel's colors of yellow and blue. Street Sense is safely recovering from his exertion. Another Travers is in the record books. Talk about feeling the air go out of the balloon Sunday, August 26, 2007
Street Sense Outjumps Grasshopper in Travers

Street Sense Outjumps Grasshopper in Travers

He was the favorite for a reason, and Saturday afternoon Street Sense proved he belongs at the top of the 3-year-old division when he turned back a determined Grasshopper after hooking up in a fierce duel at the head of the stretch in the 138th running of the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course. Sunday, August 26, 2007

Morning Line: Aug. 24, Sensible

Carl Nafzger walks across Clare Court with Street Sense striding beside him. The colt is alert, but relaxed; he walks confidently, as if he owns the track. Once over the Clare Court training track, he stops and pricks his ears. Lifts his head. Looks for cameras. Definite pose. Friday, August 24, 2007
Sightseeing Seeks Travers Showdown with Street Sense

Sightseeing Seeks Travers Showdown with Street Sense

Carl Nafzger says he does not worry about the competition going into a race, because you can only train one horse, and that's your horse. Were he concerned about a specific runner for Street Sense to beat in Saturday's running of the Travers (gr. I), however, it would be the Phipps Stable's Sightseeing, who is coming into the Aug. 25 race in what trainer Shug McGaughey terms the "best mental condition" this year. Thursday, August 23, 2007

A Day At The Spa: Aug. 23, And They Race Horses, Too

While slightly difficult, it is entirely possible to come to Saratoga without watching a horse race. You can come, for instance, to enter the hot dog eating contest â€" and if you are like Crazy Legs Conti from New York City and can consume 21.5 hot dogs as he did yesterday, you can also win. Thursday, August 23, 2007
Can Anyone Upset Street Sense in Travers?

Can Anyone Upset Street Sense in Travers?

The general consensus is that the $1-million Travers Stakes (gr. I) will be a cake walk for Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) champion Street Sense. When the post positions were drawn Aug. 22 and the son of Street Cry was installed as a 3-5 morning line favorite, that line of thinking was confirmed. Wednesday, August 22, 2007

A Day At The Spa: Aug. 22, Newsday

Wednesday morning, the cameramen are in full swing at Saratoga. In the paddock, they cluster around for the Travers draw, tripods balanced like long-legged storks. In the winners' circle, they form an orderly line for Senator Bruno's conference on the fight against horse slaughter. Down near the rail, they lift cameras to shoulders and zoom in for local track reports. Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Street Sense Draws Post Four in Travers

Street Sense Draws Post Four in Travers

Street Sense, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will start from post position number four in Saturday's running of the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course. Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Street Sense Primed for Travers

Street Sense Primed for Travers

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) champion Street Sense turned in a five-furlong breeze over Saratoga's main track Aug. 21, his final work for the 138th running of the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I). Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Street Sense Readies for Travers; Curlin Works

Street Sense Readies for Travers; Curlin Works

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense galloped 1 1/8 miles over Saratoga's main track Aug. 20, and weather permitting, will perform a five-furlong work tomorrow in preparation for the 138th running of the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 25. Curlin breezed for the first time in three weeks as well. Monday, August 20, 2007
Trainers Target Street Sense as Travers Looms

Trainers Target Street Sense as Travers Looms

With one week remaining until the $1-million Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course, top trainers in New York are aiming for a single target in the stalwart form of Street Sense, who will head up the field of the Aug. 25 "midsummer Derby" with a solid bullseye on his back. Saturday, August 18, 2007
Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: A Road Less Traveled

Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: A Road Less Traveled

There was the rubber match between Street Sense and Curlin in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I). Didn't Happen. There was the showdown between the two in the Travers Stakes (gr. I). Not going to happen. There was Rags to Riches headlining Lady's Day at Belmont for the CCA Oaks (gr. I). Didn't Happen. There was Rags in the Saratoga limelight for the Alabama. Not going to happen. Thursday, August 16, 2007
Street Sense Works Five Furlongs in :59.63 at Saratoga

Street Sense Works Five Furlongs in :59.63 at Saratoga

Street Sense, winner of the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the July 29 Jim Dandy (gr. II), was back on the main track at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 15 at 7:30 a.m. for another workout. Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Field Shapes up for Aug. 25 Travers

Field Shapes up for Aug. 25 Travers

With 12 days remaining until the 138th running of the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga, the field is starting to take shape. Monday, August 13, 2007
Street Sense Works at Saratoga

Street Sense Works at Saratoga

Street Sense, winner of the July 29 Jim Dandy (gr. I) and the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), worked a half-mile in :49 flat at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 8. Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Steve Haskin's BC Countdown:  A Sense of Saratoga

Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: A Sense of Saratoga

Street Sense is back and so is Rags to Riches. All is once again right with the racing world. If Curlin emerges victorious from next week's Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I), then the Breeders' Cup World Championships will have the star power it so desperately needs. Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Street Sense Just Fine in Jim Dandy

Street Sense Just Fine in Jim Dandy

Street Sense made his return to racing a successful one Sunday with a facile victory at short odds in the $500,000 Jim Dandy (gr. II) at Saratoga. Sunday, July 29, 2007

A Day At The Spa: July 29, Street Sense Makes Sense

Perch on a picnic table near a small barn in Clare Court and take a long look at this year's Kentucky Derby winner... Sunday, July 29, 2007
Street Sense Returns to Action in Jim Dandy

Street Sense Returns to Action in Jim Dandy

Trainer Carl Nafzger will saddle Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense in the Jim Dandy (gr. II) July 29. The race will make his first start since finishing a neck behind Curlin in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I). Friday, July 27, 2007

Bonus Linked to Triple Crown Race Winners

The Super Derby at Harrah's Louisiana Downs will double in value to $1 million if Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense, Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Curlin, or Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Rags to Riches participate in the Sept. 22 race. Thursday, July 26, 2007
Street Sense Works at Saratoga

Street Sense Works at Saratoga

Street Sense, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Barnds (gr. I), worked four fulongs in :51.59 July 26 at Saratoga Race Course. Thursday, July 26, 2007

A Day at The Spa: July 25, Opening Day

Spend a perfect day at the Spa... There will be a few hours to lose at the Oklahoma training track, and you'll stand at the rail and breathe the pungent, pleasing odor of sweaty flanks and dew-stained grass, watching as horses and riders come lolloping over the freshly-turned dirt course. Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: Life After Invasor

Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: Life After Invasor

Any number of horses -- Lava Man, Street Sense, Rags to Riches, Papi Chullo, Sun King, Any Given Saturday, and Curlin -- could fill the void left by the recent departures of some of racing's biggest stars. Tuesday, July 24, 2007
TVG Outlines Saratoga Coverage

TVG Outlines Saratoga Coverage

TVG announced Monday, July 23, that it will air live racing and on-site programming during opening week of the 2007 Saratoga meet. Monday, July 23, 2007

Field for Haskell Taking Shape

The 2007 running of Monmouth Park's $1-million Haskell Invitational Presented by Vonage (gr. I) promises to be one of the best ever, with Preakness (gr. I) winner Curlin, Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) runner-up Hard Spun, and the undefeated Cable Boy heading the field. Friday, July 20, 2007
Street Sense Blazes 5 Furlongs in :57 2/5 at Churchill

Street Sense Blazes 5 Furlongs in :57 2/5 at Churchill

James Tafel's Street Sense, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), turned a few heads at Churchill Downs Thursday morning, breezing five furlongs in a bullet :57 2/5, in preparation for his return in either the Haskell Invitational Handicap (gr. I) or grade II Jim Dandy Stakes, the more likely spot of the two. Thursday, July 19, 2007
Street Sense Works Five Furlongs at Churchill

Street Sense Works Five Furlongs at Churchill

James Tafel's Street Sense, winner of the 2007 Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), continued to train toward his summer and fall campaign with a five furlong workout July 13 at Churchill Downs. Friday, July 13, 2007

Borel Wins ESPY Award for Top Jockey

Jockey Calvin Borel was the recipient of this year's ESPY award for top jockey and received the award during a presentation ceremony at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre July 11, said the jockey's agent, Jerry Hissam. Thursday, July 12, 2007
Curlin, Hard Spun Turn in Sharp Works for Haskell

Curlin, Hard Spun Turn in Sharp Works for Haskell

The second season for 3-year-olds began on July 4, with the emphatic victory by Any Given Saturday in the Dwyer Stakes (gr. II), and judging from the works turned in by Curlin and Hard Spun on Monday, as well as Street Sense's work on Sunday, the heavy hitters from the Triple Crown are all primed and ready for their respective returns. Monday, July 09, 2007
Street Sense, Curlin Work at Churchill Downs

Street Sense, Curlin Work at Churchill Downs

The winners of this spring's memorable first two Triple Crown races were in action at Churchill Downs July 1 as Street Sense, winner of the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), and Curlin, who edged the Derby winner to take a memorable renewal of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), each worked five furlongs under the historic Twin Spires. Monday, July 02, 2007

Borel, Albarado Among ESPY Nominees for Top Jockey

Calvin Borel, regular rider of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense, and Robby Albarado, rider of Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Curlin, head up this year's list of nominees for ESPN's ESPY Awards in the top jockey category. Monday, June 25, 2007

Street Sense Starts Cranking for Summer Campaign

James Tafel's homebred Street Sense, winner of the 2007 Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), took a first step toward his summer and fall campaign with a solid four-furlong work on Sunday at Churchill Downs. Sunday, June 24, 2007

Borel, Nafzger to Sign Autographs at Churchill Saturday

Jockey Calvin Borel and trainer Carl Nafzger, who teamed to win the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with champion Street Sense, will participate in a charity autograph session benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys' Fund at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Thursday, June 14, 2007
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