Let me start off by saying that I am not one of those who needs to have a potential Triple Crown winner or a super filly going into the Belmont Stakes to remain interested. The Belmont stands on its own...
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A simple question this week: Tell us if you think the Preakness winner should continue on to Belmont or wait for a race later in the summer. And if you want to submit a comment on the subject, you can...
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Bloodstock agent John Moynihan has bought and sold many good horses, seen many top individuals at sales, and witnessed many impressive performances on the racetrack. But he had never been completely blown...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Well, well, well. Judging by the more than 400 responses on the previous blog, there are very strong opinions regarding Rachel Alexandra. Based on the latest revelations, I cannot wait to see the new responses...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston I've heard that comment over the last week with open-ended infinity. I know our sport wants a star badly, but we have had some awfully good three-year-old fillies that beat much...
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