A short Breeders' Cup story: Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt Stopping to talk with Jerry O'Connell about the Breeders' Cup Classic. I asked Jerry "Having any luck today?" as he responded "no not really" and we began chit chatting. I was definitely curious about who he liked in the Classic and so that was most...

Another Triple Crown season has come and gone, and as usual it did not disappoint. Many of the happenings would have been impossible to predict, however, such as: • A 50-1 shot winning the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). It looked like Quality Road, The Pamplemousse, and I Want...

Moments after watching Rachel Alexandra hold off Mine That Bird to become the first filly to win the Preakness in 85 years, the first thing that came to my mind was, "What a great day for horse racing. Boy, did we need a day like this." Over the past year this sport has taken a lot of hits. We were due...

And they haven't even opened the infield yet. If you are perceived as (insert your word here), it is best not to open your mouth and remove all doubt. First off, of course, Rachel Alexandra has a right to run in the traditional male classic. On the other hand, I can understand that some of the folks...

Courtesy of Becky Johnston Now on to better memories May 21, 1989 was the date and the best Preakness many of us have ever seen. Easy Goer, the darling of the east, the reigning two-year-old champion had won the Swale Stakes, Gotham Stakes and the Wood Memorial with ease on his way to Churchill Downs...

Courtesy of Rob Fundter, The Amateur Capper RACHEL ALEXANDRA has been the best horse on the track in each of her four starts this year. The compelling question in the 134 th Preakness Stakes is whether the filly is more horse than her male counterparts. Pimlico morning line maker FRANK CARULLI believes...

From the sale of Rachel Alexandra , to Calvin Borel opting off the Derby winner in favor of the Oaks winner, to the firestorm caused by a pair of owners threatening to block the filly from the Preakness, the past week has certainly sparked a lot of debate. No matter what you opinions are on all of the...

Like everyone, the announced sale of Rachel Alexandra on Wednesday evening was a shocker for me. I guess I should have seen it coming, but it never entered my mind until I heard the news. My initial reaction was sadness. For me, part of what made Rachel Alexandra so special was her connections. Yes,...