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.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 26, 2026

CT: Competitive group set for It’s Binn Too Long

Favored Renegade draws rail in Kentucky Derby

Chip Honcho will skip Derby, await Preakness

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Charles Town picks and analysis: April 25, 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

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

What’s the Preakness IP deal mean.

Jockey Julian Pimentel set to return.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, April.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, April.

Taj Mahal to be pointed to.