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Haskin's Derby Report: Pletcher on Parade

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You want Derby works, boy do we have Derby works. A total of eight Derby horses had their final drills Saturday morning, many of them moved up a day due to the impending rain expected later today and tomorrow....

Haskin's Derby Trail: E Train Rolling Toward Louisville

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While many of the leading 3-year-olds were competing in the warm, sunny climes of Florida and Louisiana, a silent assassin was laying low up in the chilly confines of Belmont Park....

Dry In the Desert

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U.S. horses slump in the Dubai World Cup since surface change....

Haskin's Derby Trail: The Unlikely Story of Vyjack

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The Kentucky Derby is like a mountain. It never changes and never withers with time. But in some ways it does change, as every year, new climbers gather on its slopes and attempt to reach the summit, disregarding the many perils along the way....

Big Red and the Winter of '73

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It's hard to believe 40 years have passed since the winter of 1973. Racing's two hubs as usual were Hialeah and Gulfstream in Florida and Santa Anita in California. The only sounds that were heard at Aqueduct were the winds howling off Jamaica Bay and the squawking of the seagulls....

Classic Recap: Fort Repels Attack

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Whether you call it karma or any other name, there comes a time and place in everyone's life when positive forces meet at once and create moments to cherish for all time....

Countdown to the Cup: Friday Longshots

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Steve gives you his longshots for the Breeders' Cup races on Friday....

Saratoga Memories 2012

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The following are images from the 2012 Saratoga meeting by Steve Haskin....

Countdown to the Cup: The Game's Afoot

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William Hill is dangling a carrot out there and is just daring American punters to go for it. And if you don’t like carrots, just think of Game On Dude’s 7-1 odds for the Breeders’ Cup Classic as chocolate cake or a slice of pizza....

Countdown to the Cup: Horse of the Year Follies

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It's obvious no one is stepping up to claim the title that is totally up for grabs and no doubt won't be decided until the free for all that will be the Breeders' Cup Classic. ...

Power Up Paynter

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Once upon a time there were two horses named MC's Dream and Bradleberry. Both were potential stars, showing great promise from the time they were mere tots. You will find no record of either horse, but be assured they are here as big as life, with a stranglehold on the 3-year-old division....

Spa La La La La

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Yes, 'tiz the season to be jolly. Saratoga is here again, and it seems to be getting earlier and earlier. The first half of the year has been a series of emotional ups and downs with issues so hot they burned up the pages of newspapers and network air waves, much to the detriment of the sport....

Haskin's Preakness Report: Jack of All Trades

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Preakness Report: Jack Sisterson...

Haskin's Derby Recap: Cookie Monster

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Dressed in a white shirt and purple tie, the colors of his silks, Reddam appeared relaxed and confident, believing his colt, I'll Have another, was ready to prove to the world what he already knew; that this was an exceptional colt. ...

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: 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: El Al Jets Ready to Take Off

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Pletchers Have El Al Jets Ready for Takeoff...

Breeders' Cup 2011 - Saturday Longshots

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Let's see if we can a couple of these at least in the money....

Countdown to the Cup: Classic Appeal

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Let's be honest, this year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) needs a boost, especially with Zenyattamania and even a double dose of Curlin still fresh in everyone's mind....

Countdown to the Cup: Grace, Period!

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Earlier this year, Larry Jones decided to prepare his barn help for what seemed to be inevitable. Many talented horses have passed his way, but this one was different....

O'Brien Has Lots of Thinking to Do

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Watch out Breeders' Cup; O'Brien is loaded this year....

Time to Change BC Friday Format

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The Breeders' Cup Filly Friday concept had its flaws from the beginning. The Breeders' Cup has always prided itself as the self-anointed World Thoroughbred Championships, and the ultimate of all the championships is Horse of the Year....

Smarty Says Goodbye

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Smarty Says Goodbye. Steve Haskin discusses Smarty Jones' farewell appearance in installment #4. ...

Smarty Jones - Hail the Conquering Hero

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Hail the Conquering Hero: Haskin's Smarty Jones tribute continues with installment #3....

Smarty Jones - Cinderella Story Continues

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Haskin's Smarty Jones Tribute: The second installment recaps Smarty's Preakness victory....
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