Can anyone explain this European sensation?...
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The first inclination would be to dismiss Dullahan's chances in the Juvenile, based on his two mediocre performances over the Churchill Downs dirt surface in his first two career starts. That would be a mistake....
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Steve Haskin lists a surprising No. 1 in his Classic rankings...
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It is safe to say that never before have three consecutive graded stakes on a single card – at a mile, 1 1/8 miles for fillies and mares, and 1 1/4 miles - produced the three favorites for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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With ESPN's impeccably researched documentary on the wild ride of Charismatic and Chris Antley, titled "Charismatic." scheduled to air Oct. 18 on ESPN, here is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most enthralling and bizarre Triple Crowns in history. ...
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This column has nothing to do with the defection of Tizway from next Saturday's Jockey Club Gold Cup, as disappointing as it was, or the horses that will be competing in the mile and a quarter event, even though at this point a good portion of the field appears as if it will be made of horses more likely to point for the BC Marathon. The column is about the Gold Cup’s influence on the Breeders’ Cup Classic and how to approach the race, as prestigious as it is, with the Classic in mind....
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Steve remembers the fillies of '69....
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My Favorite Year -- Steve Haskin recalls the 3-year-olds of 1969...
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Let's be honest, this year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) needs a boost, especially with Zenyattamania and even a double dose of Curlin still fresh in everyone's mind....
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The Unbeatable Horse...
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Earlier this year, Larry Jones decided to prepare his barn help for what seemed to be inevitable. Many talented horses have passed his way, but this one was different....
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This is one time logic should be thrown out the proverbial window. Yes, it makes more sense for Uncle Mo to point for the Kelso mile and Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. But if he does go that route, then all one can say is, big deal....
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Stay Thirsty renews passion for the sport....
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Bob Baffert has performed so many extraordinary feats of magic over the years nothing he does should ever come as a surprise....
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With Saratoga and Del Mar opening racing's greatest season, here are few leftover thoughts and facts....
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First off, let me set the record straight. I love Blind Luck; have since last spring, and have made my feelings about her known several times. She is a rare link to the past; bringing back memories of the sport in its glory days and the amazing feats a great Thoroughbred was capable of....
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John Fort is grieving over the death of his beloved "Inky."...
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Watch out Breeders' Cup; O'Brien is loaded this year....
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Donations needed to move Hall of Famer to Kentucky....
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The Breeders' Cup Filly Friday concept had its flaws from the beginning. The Breeders' Cup has always prided itself as the self-anointed World Thoroughbred Championships, and the ultimate of all the championships is Horse of the Year....
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Steve Haskin on Smarty's only defeat and the height of Smartymania....
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Steve Haskin recalls Smarty's Derby victory in Part 5....
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Smarty Says Goodbye. Steve Haskin discusses Smarty Jones' farewell appearance in installment #4. ...
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Hail the Conquering Hero: Haskin's Smarty Jones tribute continues with installment #3....
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Haskin's Smarty Jones Tribute: The second installment recaps Smarty's Preakness victory....
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