Hot Rod Charlie is revving up for the Haskell

HOT ROD CHARLIE IS REVVING UP FOR THE HASKELL     Now that the dust has settled from an exciting Triple Crown series, the three year old male division is preparing for the summer races that will likely decide year end honors. Of course the Breeders’ Cup is the end...

Baffert has another Haskell winner

THOROUGHBRED NEWS AND NOTES FOR LATE JULY Another week, some more thoughts on the sport of kings. Thoroughbred racing has obviously felt the effects of this Covid 19 thing, but much to the delight of guys like me, they are still running at different tracks across the...

How Mucho is Gusto?

HOW MUCHO IS GUSTO??? The three-year old male division in the Thoroughbred racing game has produced more questions than answers in 2019. With that in mind, let’s throw out another query…Just how good is Mucho Gusto? When the calendar turned back in January, the Bob...

Asmussen has a big shot in Haskell

ASMUSSEN HAS A BIG SHOT IN HASKELL When the horses go to post for the Haskell Invitational on July 31 one Thoroughbred trainer in particular looks to have a big shot, and he is bringing more than just a .22 pistol. Newly elected Hall of Fame conditioner Steve Asmussen...

Baffert has the Haskell secret again?

BAFFERT HAS THE HASKELL SECRET AGAIN? Winning grade 1 races can be quite challenging in the Thoroughbred racing game. Dominating an event is almost unheard of in today’s world. Somebody forgot to tell Bob Baffert. The William Hill Haskell Invitational is run at...