A quick Travers thought or two

A QUICK TRAVERS THOUGHT OR TWO Ahh yes, the mid-summer Derby otherwise known as the Travers Stakes. First run in 1864, to say this race for three-year olds is steeped in tradition is a bit of an understatement. The 147th edition has all the makings of another...

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...