Haskin: Calling All Closers; Where Are You?
Check off the horses who have shown they want to come from a half-dozen lengths back or farther.
Keyword: distance
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Haskin: Farther the Better For Golden Soul
When you get right down to it, the Belmont Stakes is all about stamina; horses running a distance they likely will never run again. You can throw out speed figures and any other handicapping tool you use.
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Distance Questions Begin for Derby Contenders
With the final round of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps underway, so begins the usual analysis of top contenders--Are they good enough?--Will they get the distance?
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Mr. Prospector's Dominance in the Belmont
MAHUBAH'S CORNER<br />In no race is the blend of speed with stamina more important than in the Belmont. Mr. Prospector contributed the right stuff to produce descendants capable of dominating the 'Test of the Champion'.
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Commentary: Distance Dilemma
<i>By Clay S. Robinson</i> - What the breed needs is a series of big money stakes on dirt over a longer distance of ground.
