Best of Hanson: 2022 Anthology
An annual tradition for me in this space is to provide a compilation of what I deem were the more interesting features (mostly of an historical bent) that I’ve written during the course of the […]
Grand National
Hewick runs away from Grand National rivals
Irish invader Hewick lorded over the competition in Saturday’s $250,000 Grand National (G1) at Far Hills, New Jersey, registering a comfortable 11 1/2-length victory in America’s richest and most prestigious hurdle. The 2-1 second choice […]
Snap Decision looks to clinch jump title in Grand National
Snap Decision‘s opportunity to clinch the 2022 steeplechase crown early was derailed following an unexpected defeat in last month’s Lonesome Glory H. (G1). On Saturday, the eight-year-old veteran will look to bounce back in the […]
The Mean Queen secures steeplechase crown in Grand National
The Mean Queen ran herself into the racing history books in multiple ways with a gutsy victory in the $150,000 Grand National (G1) at Far Hills, New Jersey, on Saturday. The Irish-bred five-year-old became the […]
Jury Duty faces 11 in Grand National title defense
An even mix of domestic-based hopefuls and raiders from Europe will contest Saturday’s $450,000 Grand National (G1) at Far Hills, New Jersey, the final and most lucrative of the top-level hurdles on the American jump […]
Mr. Hot Stuff wins three-way Grand National photo
Every couple of years, Mr. Hot Stuff pops up and runs a big one or two. Following a pattern first established back in 2013, the 11-year-old son of Tiznow defied his age and lackluster recent […]
All the Way Jose faces eight challengers in Grand National
Not surprisingly, the nation’s richest jump event has had an outsized influence on who’s earned the Eclipse Award title at season’s end. All six champions since 2011 have claimed victory in the Grand National (G1), […]
Rawnaq – 2016 Champion Steeplechaser
Owner Irv Naylor and trainer Cyril Murphy, who celebrated an Eclipse Award victory by Dawalan a year ago, had the good fortune to campaign the country’s leading steeplechaser in 2016 as well. Rawnaq proved an […]