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Up the Backstretch (Archive)
  • The Big O's likely for Belmont Stakes (May 20, 2013)
  • Triple Crown or bust (May 16, 2013)
  • Monmouth Park betting on sports wagering (May 9, 2013)
  • 35 years and hoping (May 2, 2013)
  • Two looking good as Kentucky Derby plays (April 25, 2013)
  • Smith secures chance for second Derby win (April 16, 2013)
  • Look out, Derby straight ahead (April 11, 2013)
  • Wood Memorial loftier than Santa Anita Derby (April 4, 2013)
  • Derby fever season begins Saturday (March 28, 2013)
  • Truly improving the breed (March 14, 2013)
  • It's time for Verrazano to cross stakes bridge (March 7, 2013)
  • Make room for the big boys (February 28, 2013)
  • New points system bringing out the horses (February 21, 2013)
  • Time to get serious about Derby preps (February 19, 2013)
  • Illinois Derby outside looking in (February 15, 2013)
  • A not so long goodbye for Animal Kingdom (February 7, 2013)
  • Evolution of Revolutionary (January 31, 2013)
  • Champion gets party started (January 24, 2013)
  • Horse of the Year, maybe (January 17, 2013)
  • Derby preps popping up (January 10, 2013)
  • The biggest names of 2013 (December 31, 2012)
  • The biggest names of 2012 (December 26, 2012)
  • History of Violence (December 17, 2012)
  • Parx Racing's Derby hopefuls (December 11, 2012)
  • Charles Town Classic a major hitter (December 5, 2012)
  • Native Diver is the Dude's to lose (November 30, 2012)
  • Former rivals go out on top (November 26, 2012)
  • Not racing as a Dubai prep (November 19, 2012)
  • Don't overlook Shanghai Bobby (November 6, 2012)
  • Throw a blanket over Ladies' Classic (November 1, 2012)
  • Shackleford tries Dirt Mile again (October 31, 2012)
  • Royal Delta will find tough going in Breeders' Cup (October 25, 2012)
  • Next stop Breeders' Cup (October 18, 2012)
  • Classy mare heads into retirement (October 11, 2012)
  • Romans' 3-year-olds in Eclipse mix (October 4, 2012)
  • New rider to guide Game On Dude in Classic prep (September 27, 2012)
  • What have you done for me now (September 13, 2012)
  • Horse of the Year contenders (September 6, 2012)
  • Heavyweights clash in Woodward (August 30, 2012)
  • Sophomores gather for Travers (August 23, 2012)
  • McGaughey and Stidham after first Million (August 14, 2012)
  • My Miss Aurelia returns in Saratoga stakes (August 7, 2012)
  • Three-year-olds start second season (July 30, 2012)
  • Setting the Del 'Cap morning line (July 19, 2012)
  • One star leaves, another returns (July 11, 2012)
  • Baffert packing double-barrel shot for Gold Cup (July 05, 2012)
  • Iowa Derby attracts champion colt (June 26, 2012)
  • New look at 1973 Preakness (June 12, 2012)
  • Triple Crown within reach of new Big Red (June 7, 2012)
  • I'll Have Another moves to Belmont Stakes barn (June 5, 2012)
  • Will he or won't he (June 1, 2012)
  • I'll Have Another gets respect (May 23, 2012)
  • Only one horse can win Triple Crown (May 17, 2012)
  • Delaware Park gets to 75 (May 10, 2012)
  • Derby winner to arrive early for Preakness (May 7, 2012)
  • Derby up for grabs on Saturday (May 3, 2012)
  • Smith carries seven-year Derby itch (April 27, 2012)
  • Second start big one for Johannesbourbon (April 20, 2012)
  • Unfair weights a matter of opinion (April 9, 2012)
  • Derby horse helps Byrne end long stakes drought (April 2, 2012)
  • Rosie goes for another rosy bayou win (March 29, 2012)
  • Light shines on Sunland Derby (March 23, 2012)
  • Secret Circle a sprinter no longer (March 19, 2012)
  • True survivor story (March 12, 2012)
  • Horses really do mature (March 5, 2012)
  • Look for the Union label (February 27, 2012)
  • Turf horse took to Golden Gate's artificial track (February 21, 2012)
  • Team Valor calls audible for Animal Kingdom (February 17, 2012)

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