The following are images from the 2012 Saratoga meeting.
All photos by Steve Haskin
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Saratoga begins at Todd Pletcher's barn and his 2-year-old assault force, which sent out an amazing 23 individual winners.
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As you can see, there is no more aesthetic environment at the Spa than Pletcher Paradise.
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This hole in Archwarrior's stall is no accident (See next photo)
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Archwarrior and his neighbor and buddy Welterweight have gnawed away at the wall so they can "visit" each other (See next photo)
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Who knows what is discussed in their many conversations
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Oklahoma in the morning, where the light is heavenly
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Greentree section, a paradise for horses and horsemen that houses the powerful Godolphin and Darley horses
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Horses and riders enjoy their own private training track
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Alpha the morning before his dead-heat victory in the Travers
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The brilliant Questing captured two grade I stakes at the meet
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Another shot of Questing, who had jaws dropping in her spectacular romp in the Alabama Stakes
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A typical morning scene at Saratoga
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If you're driving on Union Avenue in the morning, expect several stops
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The beauty and serenity of Claire Court
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Shug McGaughey's dynamic duo of Point of Entry (far left) and Hymn Book (far right) share bathing time
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McGaughey came up under Frank Whiteley and that means plenty of leg hosing for Point of Entry
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Curlin Stakes winner Street Life will stick out his tongue for anyone. Thankfully, his injury in the Travers was not life-threatening
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Oklahoma can be a bevy of activity, but it also provides its quiet moments
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Bill Mott and Charlotte Weber embrace following To Honor and Serve's victory in the Woodward Stakes
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Fort Larned the morning after winning the Whitney
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A rider's view down the backstretch of Oklahoma training track
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The Chief, Allen Jerkens, still raking out the sand pen
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Poor Jackson Bend had an eventful and emotionally draining Spa meet, but is lucky to be alive as he heads for some well-deserved R&R
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Whitney runner-up Ron the Greek never runs a bad race
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Stay Thirsty prefers rakes to play toys
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Emma's Encore gave Allen Jerkens a special gift -- a grade I victory at the Spa
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Nonios schooling at the gate for the Travers
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10 minutes from Saratoga you can visit an old friend, Belmont winner Touch Gold, at McMahon Thoroughbreds...
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...And Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup, who just got finished rolling in the dirt.
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Lenny Shulman's Labs take a dip in Saratoga Lake.
Please do not take, steal, borrow or use these photos without permission from Steve Haskin.