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April 2012 - Posts

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...