28 May 2011 8:51 PM
There is no denying that NBC analysts Donna Brothers and Gary Stevens both became concerned by the way Shackleford was sweating and acting up before the Preakness. So the horse wins, still dripping sweat crossing the finish line, and everyone is in an uproar for being misled by the experts....
25 May 2011 8:56 PM
The next time a trainer mentions his or her concerns about running back in two weeks after the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), can we pay no attention to it?...
23 May 2011 5:56 PM
Haskin's Preakness Recap: Shackleford ends Kingdom's Triple Crown bid...
20 May 2011 1:22 PM
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was supposed to clear up the confusing 3-year-old picture. Well, did it or didn't it?...
19 May 2011 2:40 PM
With Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom not scheduled to arrive at Pimlico until Saturday, the focus was on...well, everyone else....
17 May 2011 9:00 PM
The amazing journey continues for horse and trainer....
11 May 2011 8:16 PM
Derby winner settles into new home.
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09 May 2011 8:29 PM
It was an odd journey that made sense in the end....
06 May 2011 1:24 PM
When logic and analysis gets you nowhere, be a contrarian and try to defy logic an analysis....
05 May 2011 12:28 PM
With the all mysteries and unknown factors surrounding the 137th Kentucky Derby, there is no greater mystery than Master of Hounds, who was out on the racetrack for the first time Thursday....
04 May 2011 1:40 PM
With a 30 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms Friday and Saturday, it may be time to start thinking about handicapping the race for an off track....
03 May 2011 3:08 PM
This will be an abbreviated report, as there wasn’t much activity Tuesday morning. There isn't much happening on the track as we await the all-important post position draw tomorrow. No one on the Churchill Downs backstretch could remember a more miserable morning - cold, windy, and rainy. Only a handful of Derby horses were out for a gallop on the sloppy track....
02 May 2011 12:59 PM
Haskin's Derby Report: Don't overlook Animal Kingdom on any surface...
01 May 2011 1:54 PM
First off, before we get to the Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty works, let’s at least acknowledge both colts for getting this far....
25 Apr 2011 9:25 PM
Even at birth, Mucho Macho Man showed he was no ordinary horse....
23 Apr 2011 8:12 PM
Here is one person's opinion of the best of what we have and what we've seen, broke down by categories....
20 Apr 2011 1:49 PM
Where does the Blue Grass winner fit in the Derby picture?...
18 Apr 2011 8:40 PM
Future Wager dropout Archarcharch is overlooked again...
12 Apr 2011 11:12 AM
OK, so two weeks ago, someone tells you the April 9 Wood Memorial (gr. I), Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), and Illinois Derby (gr. III) are going to be won by Toby's Corner, Midnight Interlude, and Joe Vann, respectively, and that Arthur's Tale is going to finish second in the Wood. Which of the following would have been your reply: a) Huh? b) Who? c) What? d) All of the above....
05 Apr 2011 4:13 PM
Starting Gate spaces are filling at a rapid rate and there aren't many left for all the horses scheduled to run over the next two weekends....
03 Apr 2011 2:42 PM
Rising star Graham Motion has 3 on Derby Trail....
30 Mar 2011 8:11 PM
Archarcharch, a contender despite dropping off Future Wager....
28 Mar 2011 1:30 PM
Looking for a potential Derby contender coming out of this weekend's races? You might want to look outside the winner's circle....
26 Mar 2011 6:15 PM
After 40 years, his amazing story needs to be told again....
21 Mar 2011 1:24 PM
The Factor's win and some interesting grass horses to watch....