Preakness Stakes Press Conference
Comments from the connections of 2017 Preakness winner Cloud Computing, including trainer Chad Brown and jockey Javier Castellano.
Triple Crown
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Preakness Scene Setter
Claire Novak sets the scene for the 142nd Preakness Stakes. Current track condition is muddy, but no more rain is forecast.
Pletcher Continues to Do Lukas Proud
Thanks in part to the lessons instilled by his former boss, trainer Todd Pletcher is nothing if not his own man now, with the enviable problem of constantly trying to kick his own bar of success to ever higher levels.
Always Dreaming Draws Post 4 in Preakness
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming was assigned post 4 and installed as the 4-5 morning-line favorite May 17 at the post position draw for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
Kentucky Derby News Wrap
Claire Novak recaps Always Dreaming's win in Kentucky Derby 143 and shares post race details.
Always Dreaming True in Kentucky Derby Win
Following a tracking trip under John Velazquez, Always Dreaming took command in the stretch to score a 2 3/4-length victory in the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) May 6 at Churchill Downs.
Catching up with American Pharoah
America's Best Racing catches up with Triple Crown winner American Pharoah at Ashford Stud, to see how the retired superstar is enjoying his second career as a stallion.
Assault's Record Shows Change in Training Methods
Thoroughbreds race and breeze far less frequently than the stars of yesteryear, as evidenced by the record of 1946 Triple Crown winner Assault, trained by Max Hirsch for King Ranch.
Tirico to Host NBC's Triple Crown Coverage
Mike Tirico, who was recently named NBC's primetime Olympics host, will be taking the Triple Crown hosting reins from Tom Hammond, an award-winning member of NBC Sports' horse racing team for more than three decades.
Derby Wins of the Triple Crown Victors: Whirlaway
A BloodHorse Magazine recap of the Kentucky Derby won by Whirlaway that ran in the May 10, 1941 issue. The story, written by BloodHorse staff, carried the headline of, "No Doubt About It."
Derby Wins of the Triple Crown Victors: Sir Barton
A Thoroughbred Horse Association Bulletin recap of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes won by Sir Barton that ran in the May 1919 issue. The story is a staff report recap of Sir Barton's Derby and Preakness wins.
Derby Wins of Triple Crown Victors: War Admiral
A BloodHorse magazine (issue of May 15, 1937) recap of War Admiral's 1937 Kentucky Derby victory.
Derby Wins of Triple Crown Victors: Gallant Fox
A BloodHorse magazine (issue of May 24, 1930) recap of Gallant Fox's 1930 Kentucky Derby victory.
Derby Wins of Triple Crown Victors: Affirmed
A BloodHorse magazine (issue of May 15, 1937) recap of Affirmed's 1978 Kentucky Derby victory. The story carried the headline, "Like He Always Does."
Derby Wins of Triple Crown Victors: American Pharoah
- By Steve Haskin
A BloodHorse magazine (issue of May 9, 2015) recap of American Pharoah's 2015 Kentucky Derby victory. The story carried the headline, "A Part of History, American Pharoah allows Ahmed Zayat to enter the Derby winner’s circle."
Derby Wins of Triple Crown Victors: Count Fleet
A BloodHorse magazine recap of Count Fleet's Kentucky Derby win that ran in the May 8, 1943 issue of BloodHorse. A staff report, the story carried the headline, "War Derby."
Derby Wins of Triple Crown Victors: Citation
A BloodHorse magazine recap of Citation's Kentucky Derby win from the May 8, 1948 issue. The story, written by Alex Bower, carried the headline, "Calumet, Jones, and Arcaro Pitch Another Shutout in the Derby."
Derby Wins of Triple Crown Victors: Assault
A BloodHorse Magazine recap of Assault's victory in the 1946 Kentucky Derby from the May 11, 1946 issue. The story, written by Alex Bower, carried the headline, "A Horse Race and a Picnic, the 72nd Kentucky Derby."
Derby Wins of the Triple Crown Victors: Omaha
A BloodHorse Magazine recap of the Kentucky Derby won by Omaha that ran in the May 11, 1935 issue. The story is a staff report that carried the to-the-point headline of, "The Kentucky Derby."
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 25, 2017
The details in the Dozen make the difference as the Derby draws near.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 18, 2017
How did the Arkansas Derby impact the Derby Dozen? Was Classic Empire's performance enough to propel him back to the top.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 11, 2017
How did the weekend stakes results impact the Derby Dozen? Did Blue Grass winner Irap make the cut?
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 4, 2017
There's a new number one in the Derby Dozen, and the return of an old face at number 12
Always Dreaming Exits Florida Derby in Good Order
The top three finishers in the Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) exited in good order and connections said that all will be heading to Louisville to prepare for the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - March 28, 2017
Does the new addition to Derby Dozen prove that Steve Haskin is always dreaming?
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - March 21, 2017
Was Malagacy's Rebel performance enough to secure a place in the Derby Dozen?
Rebel Prospects Turn in Oaklawn Works
It was a busy morning March 10 at Oaklawn Park for 3-year-olds pointing toward the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (G2), with top local prospects Petrov, Silver Dust, and Uncontested all posting impressive works.
The Road: Planning, Adjustments Work Well for Girvin
Risen Star Stakes (G2) winner Girvin has put together past performances that hint at the combination of careful planning and needed adjustments required in Thoroughbred training.
Darby Dan Back on the Derby Trail
Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, the name Darby Dan Farm and the Galbreath family were synonymous with the Triple Crown, especially the Kentucky Derby.
Irish War Cry Bears the Target in Fountain of Youth
On the heels of his 3 3/4-length triumph in the Feb. 4 Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (G2), Irish War Cry can give trainer Graham Motion the distinction of having a divisional favorite should he prevail in the Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth (G2)
What's Going On Here: Time Loves A Hero
BloodHorse celebrates the 40th anniversary of the unbeaten Triple Crown winner’s campaign with the first-in-a-series look at his 3-year-old debut March 9 at Hialeah Park.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 28, 2017
Late-breaking news that McCraken will miss the Tampa Bay Derby due to a minor ankle injury has scrambled things up at the last minute. And, there is another new face amongst the 12.
Three Rules Fires Florida Bullet
Three Rules worked five furlongs in :58.91 and Beasley worked four furlongs in :48.11, both firing the bullet for their respective distances Feb. 24 at Gulfstream Park.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 21, 2017
The Southwest provides a new face for the Derby Dozen, and those knocking on the door include a Japanese hopeful, Epicharis
O'Neill Ships Ann Arbor Eddie for El Camino Real Derby
Trainer Doug O'Neill and Reddam Racing will look to sweep the two winter derbies at Golden Gate Fields and repeat in the $200,000 El Camino Real Derby (G3) Feb. 18.
The Inspiration of American Pharoah
- By Steve Haskin
A look at how American Pharoah inspired Jon Parkerson to turn his life around.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 14, 2017
Did McCraken's victory in the Sam F. Davis propel him to the number one spot? Are there any new faces among the dozen?
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 7, 2017
The 3-year-old stakes results caused a shake up in the Derby Dozen. Who is the new number 1?
Birthday Wishes: Revisiting Pharoah's Belmont
- By Steve Haskin
In honor of American Pharoah's Birthday, I thought I would reprint my column recapping his historic Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown victory. Brings back a lot of special memories.
Bourbon Empire Added to Early TC Nominees
Because of a clerical error, Bourbon Lane Stable's Bourbon Empire was inadvertently omitted from the original list of 3-year-olds made eligible during the early nomination phase to compete in the 2017 Triple Crown.
Total of 418 3-year-olds Nominated to 2017 Triple Crown
John C. Oxley's Classic Empire, the newly-minted champion 2-year-old of 2016, heads a roster of 418 3-year-olds made eligible during the early nomination phase to compete in the classic races of the 2017 American Triple Crown.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - January 24, 2017
The first Derby Dozen of 2017 is here! Find out who is number one, and who else made the list
NYRA Offers $1M Bonus to 2017 Belmont Winner from Japan
The New York Racing Association has announced a $1 million bonus to any Japan-based Thoroughbred who competes in and wins the 149th running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park.
Gunnevera, Three Rules Work in Florida
Multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera and Florida Sire Stakes victor Three Rules spent the final morning of their freshman seasons working Dec. 31 in Florida for scheduled 3-year-old debuts at Gulfstream Park Feb. 4.
Changing Schedules Impacted Wood, Blue Grass
While the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland and Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack will be downgraded from grade I to grade II races next season, don’t expect an immediate impact on horsemen’s Triple Crown plans or field quality.
Legends: Easy Goer and Sunday Silence
Sunday Silence and Easy Goer carried their rivalry through each Triple Crown race, much as Affirmed and Alydar had done years earlier.
Creator Throws Down!
Relive the fun, fashion and pageantry surrounding the 2016 Belmont Stakes and two Breeders' Cup Win and You're In races at Belmont Park. From Frosted to Cavorting to Creator, the racing was as unforgettable as the exhilarating atmosphere.
WinStar Creates a Wild Ending
No one knows how long the 2016 Triple Crown will remain in the public's memory banks, but for now at least it should be remembered for its eccentricities, following one of the most memorable and emotional Triple Crowns in history.
Post-Belmont Stakes News Update
Claire Novak updates us on how the main Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contenders are feeling a day after the race, including future plans.
Belmont Stakes Handle Takes a Dip
With no Triple Crown on the line this year, betting on the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (gr. I) was well off the 2015 figure when American Pharoah capped his historic run.
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