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  • April 30, 2016 - South West Regional: Diverse Approach

    Joe and Terri Carter commit to Oklahoma through a variety of ventures by Frank Angst In developIng a busIness plan that allowed them to continue their lifelong passion for horses, Joe and Terri Carter have placed an emphasis on diversification. the couple founded the Oklahoma Equine Hospital in Washington, Okla., which itself relies on a varied ...
    Posted to The Blood-Horse Regionals (FileGallery) by aspradling on 05-10-2016

  • Getting Lucky in Kentucky - by Evan Hammonds

    If we’ve learned anything about the Thoroughbred business, it’s that it sure takes a lot of hard work to get lucky.After his Nyquist stormed home in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), owner Paul Reddam was asked to explain the fact he’s now won the Run for the Roses twice. “Well, one of your colleagues told me I was the luckiest ...
    Posted to What's Going On Here (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-10-2016

  • Lesson Learned From Nyquist and Team O'Neill

    It took eight races, five grade I victories, and a Breeders' Cup Juvenile and Kentucky Derby victory, but Nyquist finally closed the book on the American Pharoah saga and began scripting his own legacy. Having to ride on the tail of the American Pharoah comet, it didn’t come easily. Racing fans either found it difficult or refused to let go of ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-08-2016

  • Yutaka Take Brings 60 Seconds In 2 Minutes

    ''You can't explain much in 60 seconds, but when you show Michael Jordan, you don't have to. It's that simple.”  - Phil Knight, Chairman of Nike When we think of the face of NBA basketball, we may picture Michael Jordan. Maybe we think of Peyton Manning for football. Other faces of sport may include Dale Earnhardt, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth, ...
    Posted to Adam's Turf (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-06-2016

  • April 23, 2016 - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional: Cole Country

    Jeff and Susan Runco fire on all cylinders at Coleswood Farm by John Scheinman JEFF AND SUSAN Runco’s racing and breeding operation is all about balance. At their Coleswood Farm near Ransom, W.Va., just three miles from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, the couple has built a powerhouse in miniature. They have developed a small and select ...
    Posted to The Blood-Horse Regionals (FileGallery) by aspradling on 05-04-2016

  • We Shadwell Overcome

    They say to err is human; to forgive, divine. Well, why can’t that apply to horses as well? Here we have a field of Derby horses that as a whole is so baffling, with so many twists, turns, and angles, it can drive you batty.We have a plethora of horses, 16 to be exact, who are coming off a first, second, or third-place finish in their final prep. ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-03-2016

  • Points and Pace - by Evan Hammonds

    Perhaps the oldest adage in Thoroughbred racing is pace makes the race. It may have even pre-dated George Smith, also known as famed horseplayer Pittsburg Phil, who is featured in the Blood-Horse 100th anniversary feature in this week’s print edition (see page 20). Snippets from Racing Maxims and Methods of Pittsburg Phil, edited and published by ...
    Posted to What's Going On Here (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-03-2016

  • Derby Dozen - May 3, 2016 - Presented by Shadwell Farm

    1 Nyquist Doug O'Neill Uncle Mo—Seeking Gabrielle, by Forestry Sometimes in a year like this you have to play defense, and he is the one horse in the race who can make you look foolish by going against him. Or is that offense? How do you justify going against an undefeated champion and four-time grade I winner and easy winner of the Florida ...
    Posted to Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-03-2016

  • Suddenbreakingnews to Have New Look in Kentucky Derby

    In 1992, Lil E. Tee finished second in the Arkansas Derby, after which he was equipped with a shadow roll for the Kentucky Derby by trainer Lyn Whiting. We all know how that decision turned out. Now, nearly a quarter of a century later, another Arkansas Derby runner-up is being equipped with a shadow roll in the Kentucky Derby.Trainer Donnie Von ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-01-2016

  • Viva Canonero...Again

    With Venezuela once again invading the Kentucky Derby in the form of Grupo 7C Racing Stable, Gustavo Delgado, and Emisael Jaramillo, owner, trainer, and jockey, respectively, of Florida Derby runner-up Majesto, I thought this would be a good time to once again re-tell the remarkable story of Canonero, especially with today being the 45th ...
    Posted to Hangin' With Haskin (Weblog) by aspradling on 05-01-2016
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