washingtonpost.com - Andrew BeyerAndrew BeyerOn the Fast Track to History- April 23, 2005 The skeptics are silenced. Knowledgeable fans are convinced. Rival trainers and jockeys are agog. All can jump on the Smarty Jones bandwagon now. His Preakness victory was one of the most convincing performances by a 3-year-old in years.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A31625-2004May16.html?nav=rss_sports/columns... A Horse Many Thought Could Just Couldn't Go That Far- April 23, 2005http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18877-2004Jun5.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/... Ghostzapper Has Speed to Burn- April 23, 2005 GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex.The most brilliant American racehorse in years has labored in relative obscurity until now. But when he runs Saturday in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Lone Star Park, Ghostzapper can demonstrate his talent to the world and, quite possibly, win the horse-of-the-year...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10565-2004Oct29.html?nav=rss_sports/columns... The New Breed Has a Need for Speed- April 23, 2005 When Roy and Pat Chapman planned the mating of their mare, I'll Get Along, to the stallion Elusive Quality, they did not dream that the resultant foal would have a chance to sweep the Triple Crown.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3155-2004May30.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/... Racing's Standard- April 23, 2005 The Breeders' Cup makes it tougher for trainers, horses and veterinarians to cheat and dope their horses than any other competition.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7358-2004Oct28.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/... A Formidable Favorite- April 23, 2005 Smarty Jones is a strong favorite at the 129th Preakness Stakes, and even a contrarian should hesitate to take a bold stand against him.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25347-2004May13.html?nav=rss_sports/columns... Without Slots, Maryland Racing Breeds Discontent- April 23, 2005 The Maryland Million has annually been an occasion for breeders, owners and trainers to celebrate the virtues of the state's horse industry. And for most of the event's 19-year history there has been plenty to celebrate. The thoroughbred breeding industry in Maryland is exemplary, the envy of all its neighbors. Because of the strong home-grown horse population, Laurel and Pimlico have generally been able to offer good-quality racing, despite the tough competitive environment in which they...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18683-2004Oct8.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/... Preakness Awaits an Imperial Decision- April 23, 2005 Smarty Jones was understandably the center of the racing world after the Kentucky Derby. The colt had captured America's most famous race, improved his career record to a perfect 7 for 7, earned a $5 million bonus and transformed his little known owner, trainer and jockey into darlings of the media.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5274-2004May5.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/b... It Pays to Retire Early- April 23, 2005 Columnist Andrew Beyer says that after Smarty Jones was syndicated for future stud duty last month, cynics wondered if he would ever be seen in competition again.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35675-2004Aug2.html?nav=rss_sports/columns/... Ghostzapper Makes His Case for Horse of the Year- April 23, 2005 GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex.At the racetracks of America there is a universal term for a horse like Ghostzapper: a freak. He has raw talent that dwarfs even those thoroughbreds who might legitimately deserve the label "great."http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12569-2004Oct30.html?nav=rss_sports/columns... |