01 May 2012 4:31 PM
Well, it's one day away from the dreaded draw, that simple tradition that can have even the most hardened racetracker shuddering in fear and apprehension....
30 Apr 2012 2:37 PM
The works are done, and all that remains are the final gallops and observing how the horses are thriving during the final week....
29 Apr 2012 5:55 PM
The Kentucky Derby trail and short memories go hand in hand. Remember not too long ago when Mark Valeski was the next up-and-coming star, grabbing everyone's attention with his gutsy nose defeat to El Padrino in the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II)? ...
28 Apr 2012 4:41 PM
A reserved Mike Harrington gets ready for Kentucky Derby madness with Creative Cause....
24 Apr 2012 5:54 PM
Elliott Walden, president/CEO and racing manager of WinStar Farm, said when he looks into Gemologist's eye, he sees the colt's "daddy," Tiznow, looking back at him....
13 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
Four of our highly touted horses, as early as Oct. 13, 2011 and as recent as April 6, are running this weekend. Two already have the graded earnings to get in the Derby, one needs an in-the-money performance, and one needs to win....
10 Apr 2012 6:02 PM
This year's Kentucky Derby contenders are so evenly matched, there is a good possibility the winner will be determined by who gets the best trip and/or the best ride....
06 Apr 2012 1:31 PM
Holy Candy has that intriguing unknown factor, and it has to be noted that he's already won at Santa Anita....
03 Apr 2012 10:49 AM
Haskin's Derby Trail: One of the best story-lines is the love affair between Tami Bobo and Take Charge Indy...
30 Mar 2012 9:59 AM
Going strictly by the numbers, Windsurfer would appear to have little or no shot. But sometimes, numbers do lie, which is why racing has a steady stream of longshot winners....
27 Mar 2012 4:25 PM
Rosie Napravnik is one race away from hearing the strains of "My Old Kentucky Home" raining down on her again as she parades to the post in the Kentucky Derby....
22 Mar 2012 6:05 PM
No one can claim the Alpha Adventures have been boring, and he hasn't even gone anywhere....
14 Mar 2012 3:11 PM
Steve discusses the Delaware Park ties of Union Rags and Mark Valeski....
10 Mar 2012 2:12 PM
Steve discusses the fear of losing on the Derby trail....
29 Feb 2012 11:32 AM
News Pending burst on the scene with his surprising second-place finish in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at odds of 27-1. But who exactly is this horse? ...
22 Feb 2012 1:36 PM
Team Valor came, they saw, they conquered....
19 Feb 2012 5:10 PM
Haskin's Derby Trail: Godolphin has changed its strategy and has its best chance to win the roses....
16 Feb 2012 5:07 PM
My Adonis to take on Hansen again in Gotham Stakes....
14 Feb 2012 1:33 PM
Pletchers Have El Al Jets Ready for Takeoff...
31 Jan 2012 1:30 PM
How Tiznow helped inspire a dynasty....
21 Jan 2012 8:29 PM
Steve reveals his pedigree Derby Dozen. ...
13 Dec 2011 12:09 PM
Watching the pilot for David Milch’s upcoming HBO series “Luck,” I sort of felt the way the assortment of characters in the show are supposed to feel in their designated roles depicting life on the racetrack. ...
03 Dec 2011 5:15 PM
As this year marks the 15th anniversary of Cigar's record-equalling 16th consecutive victory, I thought it would be appropriate to consolidate many of the stories I've written about the great Cigar....
16 Nov 2011 9:32 PM
Aidan O'Brien Eclipse worthy; Goldi's gift; track woes
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12 Nov 2011 6:51 PM
Steve discusses his visit with the queens of racing....