The Kentucky Derby is like a mountain. It never changes and never withers with time. But in some ways it does change, as every year, new climbers gather on its slopes and attempt to reach the summit, disregarding the many perils along the way. There is no greater feeling an owner can have than to see...

It’s hard to believe 40 years have passed since the winter of 1973. Racing’s two hubs as usual were Hialeah and Gulfstream in Florida and Santa Anita in California. The only sounds that were heard at Aqueduct were the winds howling off Jamaica Bay and the squawking of the seagulls. Soon, track workers...

1 Creative Cause Mike Harrington Giant's Causeway —Dream of Summer, by Siberian Summer His road to the Derby started off well enough, but it’s had an odd look to it recently. It’s like watching a marathon runner approaching the finish line in good shape and right on time, but he’s doing somersaults and...

1 Creative Cause Mike Harrington Giant's Causeway —Dream of Summer, by Siberian Summer If you were impressed with Dullahan and Bodemeister, he’s the only horse to have finished in front of both of them. With the top end such a toss-up, it’s difficult dropping him at this point after having him on top...

1 Creative Cause Mike Harrington Giant's Causeway —Dream of Summer, by Siberian Summer Boy, this is getting tough. Separating the top 6 horses is splitting hairs. They all deserve to be up there. His race in the SA Derby was just what he needed to set him up for a peak performance on the first Saturday...

1 Creative Cause Mike Harrington Giant's Causeway —Dream of Summer, by Siberian Summer Worked six furlongs in 1:12 4/5 and seems to have maintained his energy level, despite two tough races and a series of fast works, including three bullet drills. He just needs a good competitive effort in the Santa...

1 Creative Cause Mike Harrington Giant's Causeway —Dream of Summer, by Siberian Summer Yes, Union Rags is the sexy No. 1 pick and the most logical, but this guy right now is more battle-tested with two tough races, including an excellent sharpener sprinting, and has a bit more upside when it comes to...

brightcove.createExperiences(); 1 Creative Cause Mike Harrington Giant's Causeway —Dream of Summer, by Siberian Summer Yes, he’s back in his familiar No. 1 spot, with all due respect to Rags. I just needed to see him take that important second step, and he used the San Felipe as a perfect prep to move...

1 Creative Cause Mike Harrington Giant's Causeway —Dream of Summer, by Siberian Summer Worked a bullet 6f in 1:11 2/5 for his debut in seven-furlong San Vicente Feb. 19. Like that Harrington is bringing him back at that distance. Old School training was to get them sharp before stretching them out. He...

1 Creative Cause Mike Harrington Giant's Causeway —Dream of Summer, by Siberian Summer He’s had a pair of six-furlong works and is progressing nicely for 3-year-old debut. Harrington also has Robert Lewis runner-up Empire Way for powerful one-two punch. This colt can do it all and appears to have no...