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.

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks September 2

At a Premium, Ryan’s Run run big for the home team

Colonial Downs to move up Thursday post time

A few minutes with… Luis Figueroa

Timonium opening weekend recap

Mid-Atlantic three stars: August 31, 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

At a Premium, Ryan’s Run run.

Timonium opening weekend recap

For the Ladies scores Shine Again.

Willy D’s turns tables to win.

Niche gamely upsets Charles Town Oaks

Charles Town Classic undercard stakes briefs