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...
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Next week this blog will officially switch over to Breeders' Cup Chat, where we can begin talking about the second half of the racing season. Before we do, let's review the 2011 Triple Crown by giving...
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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...
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The following two stories first appeared on Bloodhorse.com on May 5 and May 8, 2004 Hail the Conquering Hero The full moon had all but faded from the morning sky, and a salmon pink sunrise was now illuminating...
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This story appeared in the May 22, 2004 issue of Blood-Horse magazine Get the golden coach ready; we're heading to the ball again. After so many failed attempts, maybe this time Smarty Jones can fit into...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Transcript is now available, read below or Download a PDF document here . Thank you for your time! Steve Haskin is an award-winning Turf writer renowned for his Kentucky Derby commentary, with weekly articles...
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Originally published in the June 18, 2011 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine . Feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions at the bottom of the column. By Evan Hammonds A soggy Belmont Stakes (gr...
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