Triple Crown

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Hansen Looks to the Future

While the equine Hansen ( TrueNicks ) – the champion 2-year-old of 2011 – is pointing to the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) and hopefully his first step on the road to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), his owner... Read More

Smarty Says Goodbye

The following story first appeared on Bloodhorse.com on Aug. 15, 2004. Once again, the fans flocked to the glitter palace that for a brief moment in time was Philadelphia Park. They came to get one final... Read More

Smarty Jones Tribute

The following story first appeared in the April 28, 2007 issue of Blood-Horse magazine, with a few additions thrown in. This feature, about Team Smarty and what became of everyone, will kick off our “Smarty... Read More

33 Years and Counting

Thirty-three years. The number now stands out in bold type, an unimaginable figure; one that lifelong horse racing fans never imagined possible. For many, 1978 seems like another lifetime ago. Heck, I... Read More

Roman Ruler Ices Belmont Stakes

A muddy renewal of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I, video below) always seemed to have the potential to deliver an upset, and so it proved, with the unheralded Ruler On Ice (TrueNicks B+ ) defeating Stay Thirsty... Read More

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