Steve Haskin Podcast - Listen Now!

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old timer — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:54:33 GMT

Steve- why no Kelso on the top 5?? Five time horse of the year, winning at all lengths up to two miles, turf and dirt, for so many years? I agree about the others except he would be #1 on my list. Which woiuld make it top 6, I guess!

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Cris — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:16:47 GMT

I asked the question about working with PBS on a series of shows. You said contact someone in the NTRA so I did. Wow, I attempted to put it in a positive workable format. My reply was a curt they have a staff that is in contact with the media always seeking stories in the industry.

If they are getting paid someone should review what gets done around there for the money they are paid.

I am going directly to PBS and I will find someone. This is just not horse history, this is American history as well, someone has to be interested in it.

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Steve Haskin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:58:44 GMT

When I saw this come up online I couldnt believe how long it was. I wat to thank everyone who managed to make it through the whole thing.

Texohky, they never specified, but I'm guessng the closest thing would be a bow.

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Texohky — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:48:47 GMT

Steve, great podcast! Too bad you couldn't answer all the questions... including mine. It's a simple one: when Eskendereya was retired, it was reported that it was because of a "soft tissue injury." Do you know what it was specifically? Bowed tendon? Ligament damage?? Thanks!!

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jlvssec — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:40:49 GMT

Steve, thank you for a wonderful podcast - I could listen to you talkin' horses for hours.

I was at Belmont for Smarty Jones and agree about how devestating that loss was. I was pretty sure he'd be caught because he never had a chance to relax and moved way too early, but it took an awfully long time for Birdstone to run him down. A very game performance - I just wish he hadn't been so keyed up down the backstretch.

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Rachel — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:01:47 GMT

Smarty Jones was disappointing, I loved him (like everyone) from his second start on...in the context of "bad", devastating" et al...no way...there were a lot of devastating things that happened that year... a race where horses and jockeys came home safely was not a devastating day.

Now, the Tsunami of 2004 was devastating...

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Nancy — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:12:22 GMT

I just want to express my sadness regarding Kip Deville's passing away due to the dreaded Laminitis. He was a marvelous horse and will be missed, but not forgotten. Bravo Kip Deville!

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Bonnie — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:55:57 GMT

Thanks Steve for all your insights! I always learn something from you but the thing I like the best about what you have to say about racing is that you care about the horses. This has to remain foremost in the business for it to survive and do well.

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Dr Drunkinbum — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:26:53 GMT

I'm in trouble again. I think I'm going to change my memory so that Smarty actually won the Triple Crown. I'll have to keep my mouth and keyboard shut on the matter though. Woohoo !!!!!! Thanks for the idea Wendy. I'm OK now. Phew that was a close call. Birdstone almost got him. I don't think it's working. Darn it. Smarty ran his heart out. I too was upset when Cigar didn't break the record. I remember great relief when he tied it though. Cigar was another amazing story. A working man's horse. I think Steve is incredibly lucky to have seen so many greats in person. I was really getting into that podcast. I think I could have sat there for hours and hours. At first I was thinking it was going to be long, then I thought it was way, way too short.

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Katherine — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:18:07 GMT

Steve,

Just finished listening to the complete web cast. You did it to me again, when you were talking about Smarty and how hard he ran in the Belmont it caused me to remember how someone felt so sorry for him because he was so rubber legged after the race. Tears again. Those *.!( jockeys that ganged up on him!!!

I'll always love him anyway and he'll always be a champ to me.

I really enjoyed listening to you, you've got a great perspective on all things racing. Thanks again.

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tvnewsbadge — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:38:53 GMT

But what was that dig at Secretariat? It was a very odd comment.

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Wendy — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:49:06 GMT

I can't help it, every time I watch Smarty's Belmont, I still find myself rooting him on and hoping this time the tape will get it right and Birdstone will be a brave, lovely second a length or two back.

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Steve Haskin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:40:33 GMT

I greatly appreciate and thank anyone who sat through that whole thing. I'm sorry we couldnt get to all the questions.I just answered what they asked. I'd gladly answer all the rest, but havent heard back on that.

Sad to report Kip Deville was euthanized today. Story is up.

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Cheryl Jones — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:28:08 GMT

Thanks for the great podcast. My cousin still gets teary-eyed, recalling that day at Belmont. His first trip for the Third Jewel, with his money on everyone's favorite, Smarty Jones. We love the little guy as much today as then. Also praying for Kip DeVille, and wish him good health and four good feet. Get well, Handsome Kip.

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Greg J. — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:54:33 GMT

Great Podcast Mr. Haskin...

I just wish it had ended with better news regarding Kip Deville, Thanks for taking my question regarding him, Fingers crossed for this brave colt, Really hate that damn laminitis...

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txhorsefan — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:35:57 GMT

It's over? You had to stop? I sat here enthralled with every word as you answered the questions submitted and I still feel like it's not enough. I'm not going to be greedy, though, so I will change my tune to one of gratefulness and appreciation for your sharing your experiences, your thoughts and emotions with us once again.

I am so sorry to hear that Kip Deville is not doing so well in his battle with laminitis. It is such a horrible, awful, despicable disease and has robbed us of so many great ones. It strikes many loved pasture pets and companion horses as well, so it knows no boundaries.

Along the same lines as Dr. D's comment regarding Smarty's loss in the Belmont, which devastated so many, myself included...at least he was able to finish the race and retire. Smarty Jones will always hold a special place in my heart because he is the one who captured me so completely that I finally realized there was more to racing than just those three special races in the spring, encouraging me to get more into it and learn more. I'm learning all the time, but it's also due to your generosity in sharing the horses of the past that I missed out on - thank you!

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Dr Drunkinbum — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:05:27 GMT

The Deacon

That's a great idea. Maybe they can get the questions to him that weren't asked and he can answer some through an article and blog. I know that there were some great questions not asked.

Katherine

I ended up having to block the race comepletely out of my mind. It was ruining me !!! Now I was dumb enough to bring it up again and have to go through it again. I think you have to have some masochism in you anyway to be in horse racing. The thrill of victory and agony of defeat is what it's all about. For the Belmont Stakes they need to warn people what song they're going to do.

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Otherlyn — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:42:57 GMT

I will (again) be praying for our beloved KIP DE VILLE. I hope many others will add the grace of heir faith for his healing.

You FOB Fren, O

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OldDog — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:24:43 GMT

I really enjoyed that, Steve. Sometimes I get caught up the bickering that goes on in the blogs on BloodHorse and elsewhere, with armchair authorities second guessing horse trainers, owners, and anyone else actually connected to the sport. Listening to you, and reading your articles, always brings me back to the reasons I am such a fan of throughbred racing. It's all about the horses, the stories of those who work with them, and the ever present hope and anticipation of witnessing greatness again. Thanks for being my voice in the game.

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TripleCrownKaren — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:38:45 GMT

Steve,

LOVE the podcast and TOTALLY agree with you on the HORRIBLE song/singing for the BELMONT.

And HEY!....How about getting the ultimate NEW YORKER......BILLY JOEL & NEW YORK STATE OF MIND!

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weekendstorm — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:10:49 GMT

My most agonizing Belmont was Alysheba's

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The Deacon — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:11:23 GMT

I was wondering Steve if you were going to answer the questions given to you via a blog that were not answered on the podcast?

Thank You....

Great podcast............

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Katherine — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:29:01 GMT

Dr Drunkinbum

You just described my reaction to Smarty's Belmont. I just KNEW Smarty was the next ONE. I was depressed for bout a year every time I thought of what didn't happen.

Mary Lou Whitney was a most gracious winner and won my admiration that day.

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Bob Z — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:10:09 GMT

I listened to Talking Horses.. really good... looking forward to the next one...

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Dr Drunkinbum — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:27:16 GMT

Bravo. Hip hip hooray. For he's a jolly good fellow. I loved hearing about your favorite horses Steve even though your Invasor beat my Bernardini, a crushing loss for me. Bernardini was a nice WPS bet for me in The Preakness but I couldn't celebrate that win. I even felt guilty. It was like it was tainted money, and I blew that money fast because it didn't even feel right to have it. I'm remembering more about how I reacted to Smarty Jones loss in The Belmont. I was going crazy celebrating what seemed to be a certain win down the stretch after he dusted off the horses pressing him. Then it was "No, no, no no. Come on Smarty-Go !!!" Then collapsing to the floor devastated, then tears, and then a major tantrum that I could not believe was coming out of me. It was such a beautiful story as you said. Recovering from that awful injury, and the great stories of the connections. I loved that horse. And it was such a blow to racing too. But I got over it. It was just the loss of a race afterall. Smarty was still alive and well. That's what really counted.