Preakness

May 21, 2011
Preakness: Shackleford proves gutsier than more talented rivals
By Andrew Beyer
Shackleford isn't going to be remembered as a great Preakness winner, or even an above-average Preakness winner. Yet give the colt credit: he's a gutsier fighter than the vast majority of horses who may have more raw ability.
Preakness: Shackleford holds off Animal Kingdom
Shackleford found the distance of the Kentucky Derby just a bit too far two weeks ago, but the wire came up just in time for him going a shorter distance Saturday in the 136th Preakness Stakes. Shackleford held off Animal Kingdom, the Kentucky Derby ...
May 19, 2011
Preakness should play to Animal Kingdom's strengths
By Andrew Beyer
It would be natural to suspect that Animal Kingdom’s Derby victory might be another aberration. Yet an examination of the race indicates that his performance was legitimate.
May 17, 2011
Team Valor finds homebrew headiest
By Andrew Beyer
Barry Irwin sometimes used to make the business of syndicating Thoroughbreds look easy. He and a partner would spot a racehorse with the potential to improve, buy the animal, sell shares to investors. They often won stakes races this way, and almost ...