Tremendous Treve Goes for Triple
It was the fall of 1980. My wife and I were in Paris on our honeymoon, which we scheduled to coincide with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Steve Haskin
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Tonalist: Blinkers or No Blinkers?
So, is Tonalist better with or without blinkers?
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Frankel: the Horse, the Man, the Stallion
At first there were three, then one scratched and one failed to meet its reserve. That left one Frankel yearling in the Keeneland September sale.
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Striking Gold at the Keeneland Sales
Before the Keeneland September yearling sale became the mother of all sales, there was the Keeneland July yearling sale.
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Liam Puts Nerud on the Map Again
How do you choose the crowning legacy of a person's career, especially when that person is John Nerud, who had so many careers and has left so many legacies it's difficult to single one out?
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Another Romanesque Work of Art
Somewhere there is a Kentucky Derby with Dale Romans' name on it.
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Final Take on Pharoah Post-Crown Tour
There is one final moment on the American Pharoah post Triple Crown tour that needs to be mentioned; this time to demonstrate how today's sights, sounds, and actions can reflect the changing times.
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Loss Can't Derail Pharoah Phenomenon
The defeat hit like a ton of bricks. It was a crushing blow to the thousands who journeyed to Saratoga and those watching on TV. But the bottom line is that American Pharoah should not be blamed for this loss.
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Travers Stakes: High Anxiety
The Travers scares the heck out of Steve Haskin, even though American Pharoah looks as if he could have everything his own way on the lead and could very well take the field on a merry romp.
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Deep in the Heart of 'Texas'
The 3-year-old showdown of the year will take place in the grade I Travers Stakes, where American Pharoah has made another cross-country trip to take on Texas Red and Frosted, and several others.
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The 'Iron Lady's' Secret Garden
Watching Beholder decimate her male opponents in the Pacific Classic and the aftermath on TVG and social media, it made me realize how times have changed.
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Travers Decision Brings Many Questions
What is in the best interest of American Pharoah should be the top priority, and we all know by now that is, and has always been, first and foremost in the minds of his connections.
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The Females Behind Pharoah
We are all well aware by now that Jill Baffert is the "woman behind the man" in the Baffert family, but it is time to meet the "women" of the Zayat family.
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Nerud, The Fox, and The Rivalry
This column is about Titans of the Turf, both equine and human. It is about Dr. Fager and Damascus and John Nerud and Frank Whiteley.
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The Legacy of John Nerud
Although his body steadily deteriorated over the past couple of years, his mind refused to follow and he still was looking for ways to improve the sport, NYRA, and the Breeders' Cup right up until his final breath.
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Lava Man Revisited
With his induction into the Hall of Fame today, a look back at Steve Haskin's blog from May 23, 2012 recounting the story of Lava Man.
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Haskin: Following Pharoah on the Derby Trail
A chronicle of American Pharoah's rise from an injured 2-year-old champion with a one-dimensional style of running to an icon.
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Haskin: Bronwen Healy's American Adventure
This is a story about a journey of the soul; a quest inspired by the love of horses and the determination to photograph an American Triple Crown winner.
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The Day the Haskell Came of Age
As American Pharoah prepares for his assault on Monmouth Park in the Haskell Invitational, and with a record crowd projected, there will be electricity in the air unlike anything felt at the Jersey Shore.
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Hangin' With Haskin: Back Hangin'
Veteran Turf writer Steve Haskin is back on "Hangin' With Haskin."
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Belmont Recap: Phait Accompli
For 37 years, the gates to racing's pantheon have remained shut, rusted with time, leaving a number of fallen heroes strewn along its steps.
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Belmont Analysis: Go With the Phlow
Steve Haskin analyzes the Belmont Stakes.
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Podcast: Steve Haskin's Belmont Preview
Ron Mitchell and Steve Haskin discuss the Belmont Stakes: how American Pharoah has been training, possible upsetters, including Frosted and Mubtaahij, and the pace scenario.
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Hangin' With Haskin: Final Belmont Images
View Belmont images from Steve Haskin with American Pharoah leading the masses and his contenders thriving.
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To Move or Not to Move
Another important factor that goes into riding in the Belmont Stakes is when to move on your horse.
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Pharoah Fits Profile of Triple Crown Winner
Since Affirmed swept the Triple Crown in 1978, there have been a total of 13 horses who have won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Of those, 12 failed in the Belmont Stakes and one was scratched the day.
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Memo to Victor: Don't Let Belmont Beat You
Facts vs. Opinions with Steve Haskin as he weighs the task at hand for American Pharoah to become the 12th Triple Crown winner.
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Secretariat's Birthplace Named 'Historic'
The birthplace of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, located in The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County, was named to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service.
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BC Sprint Winner Work All Week Returns at CD
Work All Week was the king of midwest sprinters last year. In the Breeders' Cup, he defeated defending Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Secret Circle and two-time Vosburgh Stakes (gr. I) winner Private Zone.
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Winning Crown Connections Feel It's Time
Connections of Triple Crown winners Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed discuss the Triple Crown chances of two-time classic winner American Pharoah.
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Why I Want a Triple Crown Winner
The longer we go without a Triple Crown winner, the more embedded I become in a dubious fraternity; one whose membership requires only a single qualification â€" you have to be old.
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Preakness Recap: Pharoah Glow Brightens Day
Most fairy tales are born in the creative minds of gifted writers, but on rare occasions they are born in the most obvious of places.
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Preakness Analysis: Short and Sweet
Steve Haskin analyzes the Preakness Stakes. Will American Pharoah win again?
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Podcast: Haskin's Preakness Preview
Ron Mitchell and Steve Haskin discuss who exited the Kentucky Derby best and which new shooters may preform well in the Preakness Stakes.
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Bob-bsey Twins Steal the Show
The star on the racetrack Thursday was no doubt American Pharoah.
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No Standout in Wide-Open Gallorette
With 13 evenly-matched fillies and mares entered for the $150,000 Gallorette Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Pimlico Race Course May 16, the 1 1/16-mile turf race is up for grabs.
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Stopchargingmaria the Class of DuPont Distaff
Stopchargingmaria, the Alabama and Coaching Club American Oaks winner, drops into grade III company in Allaire DuPont Distaff (gr. III) at Pimlico Race Course May 15.
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Will Light Campaign Help or Hurt Pharoah?
Logic tells us that American Pharoah's lightly raced career and pair of easy Derby preps at Oaklawn will be beneficial coming back in two weeks for the Xpressbet.com Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
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Stevens Feels Firing Line Still Improving
Gary Stevens believes his run of second-place finishes against Bob Baffert horses could end in Preakness.
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Kentucky Derby Recap: American Idol
The journey of a lifetime is often measured by the amount of obstacles one must overcome, and that is why American Pharoah's thrilling victory in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) brought such a wave of raw emotion.
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Haskin: Pharoah or No Pharoah?
Ok, the time has finally come to try to answer the burning questions that make Kentucky Derby 141 one of the most intriguing Thoroughbred events seen in a very long time.
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Haskin: How The Race Will Be Run
Steve Haskin looks at the post positions for the Kentucky Derby and how the race will be run.
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Florida Flyers Finally Land in Louisville
Frosted and Upstart arrived safe and sound Tuesday evening and were out on the track this morning and feeling good in their respective strong gallops.
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Podcast: Steve Haskin's Derby Preview
Ron Mitchell and Steve Haskin discuss the contenders for the Kentucky Derby, including American Pharoah, Dortmund, and International Star, how the draw will impact the field, and who Steve likes.
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Haskin: Carpe Diem, Mubtaahij Test the Track
The crowds are beginning to mass on the backstretch, and on Tuesday were treated to a whirlwind of Derby horses training, including new faces Carpe Diem, and mystery horse Mubtaahij.
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Haskin: California Horses Make Big Impression
Following Sunday's rainy, chilly morning, the sun was out Monday morning and the Derby horses were out in full force, including three arrivals from California -- Dortmund, Firing Line, and Bolo.
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The Pharoah Show Gets Rave Reviews
Not many people who watched American Pharoah breeze five furlongs this morning could believe it when they were told he had worked five furlongs in :58 2/5.
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Pletcher's 'Other' Horse Could Have KO Punch
Come on, people, forget all these big-name horses and their gaudy records and brilliant performances, it's May 2, it's Mayweather-Pacquiao, it's a knockout. You get it? I repeat, Itsaknockout.
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An Unexpected Busy Morning at the Downs
Images from Steve Haskin from Friday, April 24 at Churchill Downs, which featured a flurry of workouts.
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Wicked Strong Heads Excelsior Stakes
Wicked Strong, winner of last year's TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I) and Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II), tries to get back on a winning track April 25 as he takes on seven opponents in the $200,000 Excelsior Stakes (gr. III).
