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.

PETA claims Lopez violated crop rule in Preakness win

Fasig-Tipton: 2yo sale off to strong start

Moore: Churchill’s “real vision” could help Preakness

Photo Gallery: Preakness weekend winners

Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2yo sale: By the numbers

Mid-Atlantic three stars: May 18, 2026

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

PETA claims Lopez violated crop rule.

Moore: Churchill’s “real vision” could help.

Napoleon Solo posts Preakness triumph

Fort Washington doubles up in G3.

My Miss Mo scores in Black-Eyed.

Pace makes graded race for Navajo.