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Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams and Nightmares

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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....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Early Observations

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The works are done, and all that remains are the final gallops and observing how the horses are thriving during the final week....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Remember Mark Valeski?

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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)? ...

Haskin's Derby Trail: Harrington's Leap of Faith

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A reserved Mike Harrington gets ready for Kentucky Derby madness with Creative Cause....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Gemologist a Chip Off the Old Block

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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....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Revisiting Four for the Weekend

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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....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Riders on the Storm

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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....

Haskin's Derby Trail: What Does Candy Have in Store?

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Holy Candy has that intriguing unknown factor, and it has to be noted that he's already won at Santa Anita....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Tami and Indy - A Love Story

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Haskin's Derby Trail: One of the best story-lines is the love affair between Tami Bobo and Take Charge Indy...

Haskin's Derby Trail: Ride the Wild Surf

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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....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Run for the Rosie Begins in La. Derby

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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....

Haskin's Derby Trail: What's it all About, Alpha?

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No one can claim the Alpha Adventures have been boring, and he hasn't even gone anywhere....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Delaware Path From Rags to Riches

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Steve discusses the Delaware Park ties of Union Rags and Mark Valeski....

Haskin's Derby Trail: The Fear of Losing

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Steve discusses the fear of losing on the Derby trail....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Who is the Real News Pending?

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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? ...

Haskin's Derby Trail: "Veni, Vidi, Valor"

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Team Valor came, they saw, they conquered....

Haskin's Derby Trail: Red, White, and Godolphin Blue

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Haskin's Derby Trail: Godolphin has changed its strategy and has its best chance to win the roses....

Haskin's Derby Trail: My Adonis Heads to Gotham

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My Adonis to take on Hansen again in Gotham Stakes....

Haskin's Derby Trail: El Al Jets Ready to Take Off

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Pletchers Have El Al Jets Ready for Takeoff...

Tiznow - Patriots Redux

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How Tiznow helped inspire a dynasty....

Good Luck

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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. ...

Cigar Stories

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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....

Aidan and a Bettin'

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Aidan O'Brien Eclipse worthy; Goldi's gift; track woes ...

A Day with Zenyatta and Rachel

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Steve discusses his visit with the queens of racing....