Preakness Interview: Ignacio Correas, IV
Steve Haskin talks with Ignacio Correas, IV, who trains Tiger Walk for Sagamore Farm. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video
Articles posted May 18, 2012
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Desormeaux Loses Preakness Mount
After being taken off his mounts at Belmont Park May 18 for running afoul of New York's rule on alcohol impairment, Kent Desormeaux also lost his mount in the May 19 Preakness (gr. I), Tiger Walk.
Miss Preakness: Unbeaten Agave Kiss Wins 6th
Undefeated Agave Kiss stretched her streak to six when she romped to victory in the $100,000 Miss Preakness Stakes on the Black-Eyed Susan program at Pimlico Race Course May 18.
Alternation Edges Nehro in Pimlico Special
Pin Oak Stable's Alternation grabbed the lead inside the eighth pole and held off the late charge of Nehro to win the May 18 Pimlico Special (gr. III) by a nose. The son of Distorted Humor covered 1 3/16 miles in 1:57.60.
In Lingerie, Pletcher Top Black-Eyed Susan
In Lingerie took over in upper stretch and held off a late bid from stablemate Disposablepleasure in the late stages, giving trainer Todd Pletcher a one-two finish in the $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico May 18.
Court Dismisses Lemon Drop Kid Lawsuit
A Kentucky district court judge rule May 17 that Lane's End Stallions acted appropriately as syndicate manager.
Small Wins Pimlico's Third Lady Legends Race
Jennifer Rowland Small won more than 190 races as a top pioneering female rider in Maryland during the 1970s, but the biggest win on her hometown track came May 18.
Classic Colt Camelot Conveys Kincsem Heritage
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
The Two Thousand Guineas winner is now the favorite for the Epsom Derby, a race more likely to be in line with his true aptitude.
Mario Gutierrez at the Preakness
Jockey Mario Gutierrez talks about I'll Have Another and winning the Kentucky Derby. Watch Video
Doug O'Neill Handicaps the Preakness
Trainer Doug O'Neill, on likely scenario for Preakness. Watch Video
Haskin's Preakness Report: The Picks
Here we go again. This is where we left you two weeks ago trying to decipher a formula of countless possibilities. read blog
OBS Accepting Supplemental June Sale Entries
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company is accepting supplemental entries to its June sale of 2-year-olds in training and older horses in Central Florida. The entries must be received by May 30.
Osborne to Promote Orby Sale for Goffs
Trainer Jamie Osborne has been hired by Goffs to serve as the United Kingdom agent for the Ireland-based auction firm and to promote this year's Orby yearling sale.
Preakness News Minute 5/18/2012
Evan Hammonds reports the news of the day, including track appearances by I'll Have Another, Bodemeister, Went the Day Well, and Zetterholm, and the weather. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm Watch Video
And They're Off: Preakness Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss all things Preakness, including I'll Have Another, Went the Day Well, Bodemeister, new players, including Teeth of the Dog and Tiger Walk, and the Picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Super Easy Sweeps Singapore Triple Crown
It certainly didn't come easily for him, but Singapore star Super Easy was able to hang on in the final strides to win the Singapore Guineas by a half-length at Kranji Racecourse May 18.
Horse Owner Steve Beneto Appointed to CHRB
Horse owner Steve Beneto is the newest member to be added to the California Horse Racing Board by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Romans Seeks 2nd Preakness Win With Cozzetti
Dale Romans got his first taste of classic success when he saddled Shackleford to win the 2011 edition of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I). The trainer is back at Maryland's Pimlico Race Couse again this year with Cozzetti.
Shahinian Shopping for 'Another'
Despite being in Baltimore, the man who recommended selling I'll Have Another won't be at Pimlico Race Course to watch the colt try to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Bodemeister, I'll Have Another Clash Again
Though I'll Have Another ran him down in deep stretch in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill, all signs point to Bodemeister being the one to beat in Preakness 137 at Pimlico Race Course May 19.
Survey: Finding the Top Middle-Market Tracks
- Handicapping, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky
The Blood-Horse wants to know which middle-market racetracks are the leaders in quality of racing, customer service, and entertainment.
Lukas: Bouncing Back and Preakness Success
As a five-time winner of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas knows what it takes to succeed in the second leg of the Triple Crown. This year, he's at Pimlico with longshot Optimizer.
Triple Crown Talk: Preakness 137 Picks
Jason Shandler makes his picks for the Preakness, in his final Triple Crown Talk blog. read blog
Rapid Redux Retired, Honored by MJC
Rapid Redux, winner of 22 straight races from December 2010 through early this year to set the North American record for most consecutive victories, has been retired.
Bakers Dozen Set for Singapore Airlines Cup
A contentious field of 13, led by six group I winners, will go to the post in the $2.4 million Singapore Airlines International Cup (Sin-I) at Kranji Racecourse May 20.
Teeth of the Dog Has International Flavor
Teeth of the Dog, a 15-1 shot for the May 19 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), was bred by a farm with roots in Azerbaijan.
No Middle Ground in Battle Over Salix Use?
There doesn't seem to be any middle ground in the debate over the anti-bleeding drug furosemide, and it seems doubtful the two sides will come together any time soon.
Longshot Zetterholm Barely Getting Noticed
Stall 40 at Pimlico, usually reserved for the Kentucky Derby winner, is instead occupied by New York-bred Zetterholm, who comes into the Preakness with as little fanfare as any starter in the 11-horse field.
Preakness Interview: D. Wayne Lukas
Steve Haskin talks to D. Wayne Lukas about Optimizer and the Preakness Stakes. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm. Watch Video
Effects of Exercise on Young Thoroughbreds' Knees
According to an ongoing international study led by a New Zealand-based researcher, exercising Thoroughbreds younger than 18 months of age doesn't seem create make more--or fewer--cartilage defects in the intercarpal (knee) joints. It also doesn't make them more or less severe, and it doesn't change the sites on the joint where they show up. In...
Nine Line Up in KrisFlyer Sprint
Krypton Factor will be looking to notch his second group I victory when he takes on eight challengers in the $800,100 KrisFlyer International Sprint (Sin-I) at Kranji Racecourse May 20.
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