Robert S. Evans Archives • The Racing Biz

Preakness wins bookended golden age of Virginia breeding

Nick Hahn / 5 years

6 min read

Preakness wins by Pleasant Colony in 1981 and Hansel in 1991 helped bookend of golden age of friendly competition in Virginia breeding.

In (sort of) defense of Steve Coburn

Frank Vespe / 12 years

4 min read

We loved “brash” Steve Coburn when California Chrome was winning. In defeat, he became a sore loser. That change says more about us than about Coburn.

Belmont Stakes
Christophe Clement
General a Rod
Hare Forest Farm
Lauren Woolcott
Rene Woolcott
Robert S. Evans
Tonalist
Triple Crown
Woodslane Farm

For Tonalist, little goes to plan – but it all works out

Nick Hahn / 12 years
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5 min read

Nothing’s gone to plan for Tonalist’s breeders. But he’ll enter the Belmont starting gate June 7 with a shot to deny California Chrome’s shot at history.

Only one Preakness: Napoleon Solo takes his shot

Wonderful? Shane’s Wonder tackles Chick Lang

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 15, 2026

Graham Motion hoping 13 lucky on the Laurel lawn

For Trombetta barn, a chance to be in the spotlight

A Preakness absence in Park Heights

Preakness wins bookended golden age of Virginia breeding

In (sort of) defense of Steve Coburn

For Tonalist, little goes to plan – but it all works out

Only one Preakness: Napoleon Solo takes.

Wonderful? Shane’s Wonder tackles Chick Lang

Graham Motion hoping 13 lucky on.

For Trombetta barn, a chance to.

A Preakness absence in Park Heights

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