The Inherence and Inheritance of Empire
Researching the finer points of his career as both a racehorse and sire, I came to the realization that I might only be able to essentially echo the articles already published in his wake. […]
Preakness Stakes
Historical Cameo – Alsab
Originally appearing May 16, 2006 Alsab — 1942 Preakness winner With the 131st running of the Preakness S. (G1) on the horizon, it is an opportune time to remember Alsab, the 1942 Preakness hero who […]
Hisorical Cameo – Gallant Fox
Gallant Fox won the 1930 Triple Crown. Read this in-depth look at life and talent of the only Triple Crown winner to sire a Triple Crown winner. […]
Balan: Mark Casse and War of Will
Twelve months ago trainer Mark Casse had a good-looking bay colt that looked like a solid turf prospect, but was still trying to figure things out. […]
Ron Flatter reflects on attending 12 years of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
By RON FLATTER From the track in Paris For years I have compared the Triple Crown with “Modern Family.” Especially the Dunphys. The Kentucky Derby is Haley, the fun, pretty one. The Preakness is Alex, […]
War of Will rides the rail to Preakness 144 victory
Gary Barber’s War of Will was at the center of the controversial disqualification two weeks ago in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but on Saturday the bay colt had a clear path to victory at Pimlico […]
Preakness Stakes 144 Trainer/Jockey Quotes & Post-Race Transcript
CLICK FOR THE 2019 PREAKNESS STAKES POST-RACE TRANSCRIPT TRAINER/JOCKEY QUOTES FROM THE 144TH RUNNING OF THE PREAKNESS STAKES Saturday, May 18, 2019 Mark Casse, trainer of War of Will (1st) “It was so important to […]
Preakness Report: Final analysis and selections
Atypical probably best describes Saturday’s 144th running of the Preakness Stakes. For the first time since 1951, none of the top three finishers from the Kentucky Derby will run back two weeks later at Pimlico. […]
Wagering on the Preakness with different budgets
by SCOTT SHAPIRO For the first time since 1996, when Grindstone missed the Preakness Stakes (G1) following a career-ending injury he sustained after winning the Kentucky Derby (G1), the run for the Black-Eyed Susans will […]
2019 Preakness Stakes Field
144TH PREAKNESS STAKES PP HORSE TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS 1 War of Will Mark Casse Tyler Gaffalione 4-1 2 Bourbon War Mark Hennig Irad Ortiz Jr. 12-1 3 Warrior’s Charge Brad Cox […]