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1 Nyquist Doug O'Neill Uncle Mo—Seeking Gabrielle, by Forestry It’s been fun sparring all winter with my buddy, Paul Reddam, not on the merits and talents of Nyquist, but his schedule leading up to the Derby. I still question it to a degree, but, despite his pleas not to do it, I have no choice but to put him No. 1. Sorry, Paul, your horse ...

Calvin Borel, following several minutes of hugs and high-fives from fellow jockeys, valets, and jocks room attendants, finally made it to his locker following his victory aboard Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness Stakes. He raised both hands and slammed them down on his bench, then let out a short single shriek and said, “That is a runnin’ mother!” ...

Did California Chrome’s victory in the Dubai World Cup assure him a place in racing’s Hall of Fame? Heck, yeah, it did. Here is one of racing’s true rare breeds – a Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner and potential stallion racing at the age of 5 (can we have a few “Hallelujahs,” please); a Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner going to Dubai not ...

1 Mohaymen Kiaran McLaughlin Tapit—Justwhistledixie, by Dixie Union Worked a solid half in :48 4/5 for his big showdown in the Florida Derby. It was pretty much all McLaughlin was looking for. He has all the advantages, having won twice over the track, and it didn’t appear as if he came close to running a peak performance in either race, so ...

1 Mohaymen Kiaran McLaughlin Tapit—Justwhistledixie, by Dixie Union He had another solid work, breezing 5 furlongs in a bullet 1:01. Can you say a horse is boring and mean it as a compliment? Yes, if you’re referring to Mohaymen, who runs perfect, acts perfect, and trains perfect. So, yes, he is boring in that he does everything perfect and ...

You all said the Derby memories column wasn’t too long, so wait until you read this one. After sharing my Kentucky Derby memories I figured I might as well keep going and complete the Triple Crown, starting, of course, with the Preakness Stakes, which most members of the media will tell you is the most fun of the three to cover. But with the fun ...

1 Mohaymen Kiaran McLaughlin Tapit—Justwhistledixie, by Dixie Union Breezed a half in :49 2/5 as he awaits his big showdown in the Florida Derby, where he will attempt to deprive Nyquist of a $1 million bonus. This actually was the second fastest of 34 works at the distance. Solid, dependable, and professional; this will be his biggest test. ...