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May 2011 - Posts

Preakness Telecast Aftermath: No Sweat

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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....

Haskin's Derby/Preakness Wrap-up: Fortnight Follies

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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?...

Haskin's Preakness Recap: Shack and Awe

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Haskin's Preakness Recap: Shackleford ends Kingdom's Triple Crown bid...

Haskin's Preakness Report: Mucho Confusion

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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?...

Haskin's Preakness Report: Initial Observations

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With Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom not scheduled to arrive at Pimlico until Saturday, the focus was on...well, everyone else....

Haskin's Preakness Report: Mucho Macho Becomes a Man

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The amazing journey continues for horse and trainer....

Haskin's Derby Recap: Kingdom Come

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It was an odd journey that made sense in the end....

Haskin's Derby Report: Thank You, George Costanza

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When logic and analysis gets you nowhere, be a contrarian and try to defy logic an analysis....

Haskin's Derby Report: The Hound of the Louisvilles

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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....

Haskin's Derby Report: Shack Attack

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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....

Haskin’s Derby Report: Arch Gallops…Or Did He Work?

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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....

Haskin's Derby Report: An Animal on Dirt?

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Haskin's Derby Report: Don't overlook Animal Kingdom on any surface...

Haskin's Derby Report: Repole Pair Sole Breeders' Cup Survivors

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First off, before we get to the Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty works, let’s at least acknowledge both colts for getting this far....