Haskin: Does Greatness Await Shared Belief?
- By Steve Haskin
Why is Shared Belief beginning to remind me of a pint-sized Forego, a Black Stallion version of Kelso, and a warrior that rivals John Henry? read blog
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Arkansas Derby Last of its Kind
- By Steve Haskin
Keeneland is now back on dirt and that means the Blue Grass Stakes is back to being a major prep for the Kentucky Derby and no longer a haven for grass and synthetic horses looking to back door it into the Run for the Roses. read blog
Zito-Trained Starstruck Tops Suwannee River
Nick Zito tries to add a rare turf score to his graded stakes resume when he sends out Starstruck in the Suwannee River Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 7.
'Chrome', Shared Belief Ready for Battle
Champions to square off in San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Southeast Regional: Good and Lucky
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen for Feb. 3, 2015
With several horses on the sidelines, see who Steve picks to fill in the ranks! read blog
Patriots' Dynasty Began with Tiznow
Steve Haskin revisits the story of how Tiznow helped inspire a dynasty. read blog
Kaigun Makes 2015 Debut in Arcadia Stakes
Kaigun, one of the most honest and classy grass horses in training last year, makes his first start since November when he takes on eight opponents in the $200,000 Arcadia Stakes (gr. IIT) Jan. 31 at Santa Anita.
The Horse Who Changed the Triple Crown
It has been 30 years since a blazingly fast 3-year-old named Spend a Buck changed the face of the Triple Crown. read blog
Knee Chip Sidelines Hutcheson Winner Barbados
Barbados, winner of the grade III Hutcheson Stakes and Spectacular Bid Stakes at Gulfstream Park, will undergo surgery next week to remove a small bone chip in his left knee, trainer Michael Tomlinson said Jan. 28.
Nerud Homebred Colt Wins at Big A
John Nerud, who turns 102 on Feb. 9, sends out homebred to break maiden at Big A
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen for Jan. 27, 2015
Steve Haskin presents his first official Kentucky Derby Dozen this week! See if any of your Kentucky Derby horses made the list. read blog
Main Sequence Works at Palm Meadows
Flaxman Holdings' Main Sequence, champion turf male and champion older male, continued to progress toward his 2015 debut, working five furlongs in 1:00.30 at Palm Meadows Training Center Jan. 26.
Haskin: Revisiting Penny's Birthday Party
- By Steve Haskin
This column seemed to be well-received by Secretariat fans last year, so I thought I would reprint it as an annual Birthday present to Penny and all Big Red 's fans who might have missed it last year. read blog
Daddy's Kid, Cassatt Head Sam Houston Stakes
Daddy's Kid could be the class play as he takes on eight opponents in the $200,00 John B. Connally Turf Cup (gr. IIIT) at Sam Houston Race Park the night of Jan. 24. Also on the bill is the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic.
Toast of New York Sold to Al Shaqab Racing
Breeders' Cup Classic runner-up will be pointed for Dubai World Cup and gets a new rider, Frankie Dettori.
California Chrome is Champion 3YO Male
In 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome was one of those rare horses who transcended the sport and became racing's newest glamour star.
Sunshine Millions Turf Races Draw Top Fields
The $100,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf drew a well-matched field of 11, while Reporting Star heads the $100,000 Sunshine Millions Turf on Jan. 17 at Gulfstream Park.
Haskin: Racing's Winter of Discontent
- By Steve Haskin
This was a time of filled grandstands and of sound and healthy horses, most of whom were coming off much-needed vacations of their own. read blog
Bayern in Training After Foot Issue
Bayern, winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) who suffered a minor crack several days ago, galloped two miles Jan. 12 and may breeze at the end of the week, said owner Kaleem Shah.
Haskin: Chrome Team Shut Out
If California Chrome is voted Horse of the Year, it is inconceivable to think that none of his connections--owner, breeder, trainer, and jockey--will be even be an Eclipse finalist. read blog
Haskin: Welcome Home, Silver Charm
Many racing fans today who have lived through nine Triple Crown sweep attempts since 1997 take for granted the 3-year-old media star who reaches out to mainstream America to capture the attention and the hearts of the public. read blog
Unbeaten Dame Dorothy Can Cap Year in Comely
If Dame Dorothy can extended her unbeaten streak to five in the $400,000 Comely Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, she will take her place among the leading 3-year-old fillies of 2014.
Haskin: Zayats Tested Like Few Owners Before
There is little doubt that Ahmed Zayat is determined to own Thoroughbreds. And there is no greater qualification when it comes to horse ownership than determination and perseverance, especially in the face of adversity. read blog
JJ and Anna and Their Long Journey Together
- By Steve Haskin
When Anna Simms saw 2011 Bay Shore Stakes winner J J's Lucky Train in for $5,000, she felt an obligation to do something about it. read blog
Daring Kathy One to Catch in My Charmer
Daring Kathy, winner of four of her six career starts on turf, will be tough to catch as she attempts to outrun nine opponents in the $100,000 My Charmer Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park West Nov. 22.
Commissioner Back in Training, Dubai Possible
WinStar Farm's Commissioner, runner-up to Tonalist in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), is back in training in South Florida with Todd Pletcher after undergoing surgery to have a small chip removed from his left front ankle.
You Want Disrespect? I Give You Gate Dancer
- By Steve Haskin
If there was ever a stewards' decision that should have created a controversy it was the disqualification of Gate Dancer from second in the first ever Breeders' Cup Classic. read blog
Mrs. Revere Draws Overflow Field of 18
Churchill Downs certainly cannot complain about a lack of turf fillies on the grounds or a lack of interest in the $200,000 Mrs. Revere Stakes on Nov. 15.
Bayern's Feats Shouldn't be Overlooked
Steve Haskin makes a case for awarding Horse of the Year to Bayern. read blog
Queen's Plate Hero Midnight Aria Tops Autumn
Tucci Stables' Midnight Aria, wire-to-wire winner of last year's Queen's Plate, will look to get back in the stakes column as he takes on five rivals in the $200,000 Autumn Stakes (Can-II) at Woodbine Nov. 9.
Haskin: My Take on the Stewards' Decision
But when you really think about it, all the uproar over the incident is not about Bayern's interference. It's about who he interfered with. read blog
Haskin: Faded Dreams From the '14 Classic
The Breeders' Cup is not only about winners. The losers also went into their races carrying the dreams of their owners and trainers. read blog
Viva Rafaela the Long Island Speedster
Viva Rafaela, owned by Stud TNT, has been looking for the elusive winner's circle since last November. Although she has yet to get her picture taken during the past year, it hasn't been for the lack of trying.
Haskin's BC Recap: Bayern and the Brouhaha
- By Steve Haskin
Baffert again found himself pleading with higher sources to spare him the pain of defeat when it became apparent Bayern was going to have to dig in like he's never dug in before to hold off the challenges. read blog
Haskin's Saturday Longshot Plays
If you think Friday's four-race mini Breeders' Cup card was confusing wait until you get a load of Saturday's races. read blog
Haskin Friday Longshot Plays
- By Steve Haskin
Let's start by saying that this year's Breeders' Cup is one of the toughest to handicap in many years, with deep, wide-open fields, none of which, except perhaps one, have a clear-cut favorite that stands far above the others read blog
Tonalist Arrives, Has Easy Jog
Tonalist, the Belmont Stakes and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner, settled in at Santa Anita Park after Fed Ex flight the night of Oct. 28.
Haskin: High Noon for Bayern and Moreno
In Bayern and Moreno, we have two dangerous weapons, which individually would be deadly for everyone else in the Breeders' Cup Classic field. read blog
Pedigree Says 'Toast' Should Handle Dirt
One of the many questions surrounding the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) is whether the European-trained Toast of New York, a top-class synthetic specialist, will be as effective on dirt. read blog
Breeders' Cup Classic Will Answer Questions
It is time for the questions to be answered, as 14 horses, seven of them 3-year-olds, will contest the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, with Horse of the Year up for grabs.
Brown Quartet Heads Juvenile Fillies Turf
Turf test draws a talented and deep field of 2-year-old fillies from U.S. and Europe
Stevens Lands Juvenile Fillies Turf Mount
It seems like just yesterday Stevens looked to have little or no shot to make the Breeders' Cup following knee reconstruction surgery. But if there is one thing we have learned about Stevens it is to never count him out.
Haskin BC Report: A Classic Potpourri
There are so many different aspects to this year's Breeders' Cup Classic and so many little tidbits surrounding the participants, it is time to share some of them. read blog
Baffert Impressed with Fast Anna's Drill
The Trainer of leading Breeders' Cup Sprint contender and defending champion Secret Circle discovers new threat after Fast Anna delivers super-quick move Oct. 26.
California Chrome Arrives at Santa Anita
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner arrived by van the morning of Oct. 26 and will begin his training and schooling at Santa Anita for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Speed Horses Hold Key to BC Classic
The Classic outcome most likely will be determined by what transpires on the front end, as we have two, possibly three, horses all trying to prove who is the fastest of the fast.
Moreno in Sharp Breeders' Cup Classic Drill
Whitney Stakes (gr. I) winner Moreno drilled six furlongs in 1:12 3/5 Oct. 24 in preparation for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Pletcher Pair Heads Turnback the Alarm
Todd Pletcher appears to hold a strong hand in the $200,000 Turnback the Alarm Handicap (gr. III) at Belmont Park Oct. 26 with the duo of Teen Pauline and Dame Dorothy, who are both riding three-racing winning streaks.
Romansh Tries One Turn in Bold Ruler
The $200,000 Bold Ruler Handicap (gr. III) at Belmont Park Oct. 25 drew a classy, competitive field of seven, headed by proven graded stakes horses Romansh, River Rocks, and Salutos Amigos.
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