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2012 Year in Review

As we reach the end of 2012, I present a review of our chosen stallions. The stallions are listed in alphabetical order. I have included some of their most accomplished/promising runners, as well as some of my favorites. Please feel free to comment on your favorites. Remember that a favorite is not necessarily...
by Blood-Horse Staff on 12-30-2012
Maiden Watch

Introducing the 2012 Stallions

2012 Stallion Pages The 2012 Stallion Pages are now live. They include basic information about the stallions, as well as the current list of named 2-year-olds. At this time of the year, many 2-year-olds have not yet been named. I will update these lists regularly, about once a week. Henrythenavigator...
by Blood-Horse Staff on 02-08-2012
Triple Crown Talk

Smarty vs. Big Brown - an Inside Look

As I do many times when my family and friends come in from out of town, I took my uncle and his family over to the good folks at Three Chimney's Farm as part of our July 4 th weekend. Being from Philly, they were very anxious to meet Smarty Jones. Although it was a Sunday on a holiday weekend, Three...
by Jason Shandler on 07-07-2009
Triple Crown Talk

Rachel vs. Zenyatta? Dream On

Over the last two days we have learned that Zenyatta is likely not leaving California and Rachel Alexandra won't be going to California. Great, isn't it? The two most popular horses in training this year will not meet one another. Sound familiar? If it does, that's because we went through this same thing...
by Jason Shandler on 06-25-2009
Hangin' With Haskin

Out With the Old

So ends arguably the most tumultuous, controversial year in the annals of Thoroughbred racing. The sport no doubt is on the brink – of what we don’t quite know yet. But when PETA protests, congressional hearings, synthetic surface studies, steroids, and anti-horse slaughter bills, infiltrate our normally...
by Blood-Horse Staff on 01-02-2009
Breeders Cup Chat

Top 10 Performances of 2008

Although the Eclipse Awards are six weeks away and the best horses in each division will be decided then, I thought it would be a fun to do some voting of our own. Since I still haven't decided on some of the divisions and I don't expect you guys/gals to do all that research, we'll keep this simple....
by Jason Shandler on 12-12-2008
Breeders Cup Chat

Curlin Retirement Leaves a Huge Void For 2009

The announcement earlier this week that Curlin would not race in 2009 was not a surprise, but the reality of it made me come to one disappointing realization: Other than Zenyatta, there really aren't many top-tier older horses I am looking forward to watching next year. With Big Brown and Curlin now...
by Jason Shandler on 11-18-2008
Hangin' With Haskin

Debunking the Myths

The Europeans whipped our butts in the Breeders’ Cup and are superior to American horses: Winning 5 of 14 races does not constitute a butt-whipping. Granted, winning five of the 10 races in which they competed was impressive, but still not exactly a butt-whipping. Why shouldn’t the European horses win...
by Blood-Horse Staff on 11-06-2008
Hangin' With Haskin

Horse of the Year Follies

So, will it be Curlin or Zenyatta for Horse of the Year? That is the question everyone – fans, writers, horsemen – either seem to be asking or are adamant about one way or the other. Obviously, a case can be made for either one. But I have to admit I am flabbergasted that not a single person I’m aware...
by Blood-Horse Staff on 10-30-2008
Breeders Cup Chat

Division Rankings With Two Weeks and Counting

With less than two weeks to go until the World Championships, now is a good time to look at some of the top contenders in each division. Obviously, there will be plenty of surprises when the pre-entries come out Thursday, so this is just a rough draft, if you will. Right now, the biggest question marks...
by Jason Shandler on 10-12-2008
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