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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen

February 8th, 2010

With Winslow Homer off the Kentucky Derby trail, which new 3-year-old has entered the top twelve?

Maiden Watch

La Gran Victory

La Gran Bailadora (Afleet Alex) takes care of business with a nice win at Fair Grounds. Plus, a look at Maiden Watch horses nominated to the Triple Crown.

TrueNicks

It's All Relative, Part 2

We take a look at some additional cleverly constructed pedigrees from last weekend.

Tracking Barbaro's Brothers

Matz to NY Times: 'I Do Think He is Good Enough' For Derby

Trainer Michael Matz has told the New York Times that Lentenor is "good enough" to compete in the Kentucky Derby, the race won by his brother Barbaro in 2006, but that "he'll tell us from race to race where he's going to go."

Hangin' With Haskin

Apple Blossom Time

Oaklawn Park made all the right moves with their big Apple Blossom announcement. They put up the money, the changed the distance, and in short they dangled one heckuva carrot in front of Jess Jackson and Jerry and Ann Moss.

Thoroughbred Bloggers Alliance

A Decade to Remember: A Haskell Legend

Speed, beauty, dominance, and brilliance. These four words are all it takes to sum up the 2009 Haskell Invitational and its champion.

Triple Crown Talk

Stakes Analysis For Weekend of Feb. 6

There are a number of big races on the calendar this weekend, led by the 3YO stakes at Santa Anita...

What's Going On Here

Rick Porter: Wind Knocked From His Sails

Rick Porter has had another offspring of Unbridled's Song sent to the sidelines. The owner talks about their brilliance, and their soundness.

Adam's Turf

Pyro's Big Island

Pyro arrives in Japan, do you think he likes sushi? I know I do.

Beyond the Blinkers

New Blog: Behind-the-Scenes Experiences and Happy Endings

This blog will take a look at some of my fun, behind-the-scenes experiences and oddball encounters while working in the Thoroughbred industry, and it will also include some of the rescue stories and triumphs in racing that often get lost in the shuffle...

Hammer Time

Clubbing With Fasig-Tipton

Fasig-Tipton is a sale company, but it's going racing in an effort to attract new participants for the Thoroughbred business. IIt's a good idea, and in the long run, it won't just benefit Fasig-Tipton.

Final Turn

Legacy of Honesty - By Harvey Liebeskind

Whether they know it or appreciate it, there is not a sales agent today that has not been influenced by Lee Eaton.

Alex Waldrop Straight Up

Thoughts From the NHC

I just spent a fascinating two days at the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship at the Red Rock Resort, Spa and Casino in Las Vegas.

New Products and Services

Equinome Launches Genetic Test for 'Speed Gene' in Thoroughbred Horses

Equinome, a new Irish biotech company, today announced the launch of a breakthrough genetic test that can identify the optimum racing distance for individual Thoroughbred horses.

Inside BloodHorse.com

More Changes to the Homepage

Earlier today, we transitioned into a new phase of the BloodHorse.com homepage redesign. You will notice a completely new look for the Racing, Breeding, and Sales sections of the homepage.

The Racing Hub

Star-Struck

Have you ever met anyone you idolized and you sort of lose consciousness and don't know what you are saying or doing? Well, I had that moment.

The Blood-Horse Press Room

TheHorse.com Passes 3,000 Fans on Facebook

Lexington, Ky. –January 15, 2010— Social media is an important part of the way horse owners, trainers, managers, veterinarians, and others connect today. TheHorse.com Facebook page has broken the 3,000 friend barrier, illustrating our success in trying...

At Large

A New Take on Ladies' Day in Kentucky

Two friends have successfully started a womens' fan group that offers networking, socializing, and an education on the nuances of Thoroughbred racing and handicapping.

The Five-Cross Files

Beyond the Homestretch, Beyond the Track: Racehorses After Retirement

I've used the cold weather as an excuse to kick back and read a few good books this winter. The theme recently has been Thoroughbred retirement and retraining.

Breeders Cup Chat

Three Eclipse Award Snubs Worth Noting

Jonathan Sheppard, Calvin Borel, and Jess Jackson were left out of their respective finalist categories...

Best of the Decade

All Decade Eclipse Award Winners

Steve Haskin gives out the All Decade Eclipse Awards, including the Horse of the Decade.

MarketWatch Blog

Champali's Move Generates a Press Release and Political Statement

Glencrest Farm's relocation announcement came with a political commentary about the state of breeding and racing in Kentucky.

Morning Line

Live Breeders' Cup Blog - Saturday, November 7th

Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra, live from Santa Anita, who will handicap today's Breeders' Cup races.

Vic Zast Saratoga Diary

The Year of the Girl

Females made the 2009 meet memorable, as women achieved in ways never before realized and a filly captured the soul of horse racing fans in a manner that will never be forgotten.

Blood-Horse Retrospective

January 29th, 2000 - Teaming With Success

A look back at W.T. Young and Overbrook Farm, straight from the pages of The Blood-Horse magazine, circa January 29th, 2000.

Wild Again Memory Wall

Share Your Memories

Share your thoughts and memories of the inaugural Breeders' Cup Champion, Wild Again, with our special "memory wall".

Breeders Cup Video Spotlight

Cigar

Relive the brilliant career of Cigar with thrilling photographs and memorable video replays.

Genuine Risk Memory Wall

Remembering a Great Champion

Share your thoughts and memories of Genuine Risk with our special "memory wall". She was a great champion adored by millions; she will be missed by us all.

Eight Belles Memory Wall

Remembering a Great Filly

Share your thoughts and memories of Eight Belles in the "memory wall" below. She was a great champion in the making; she will be missed.

Morning Line Goes to Dubai

Back to the Basics

Most of the crowd had straggled out of Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and there were no other horses in the holding barn behind the grandstand when Curlin returned there from the test barn following the greatest victory of his career.