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.

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General a Rod
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Tonalist
Triple Crown
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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.

Alpyland looks for fifth ’26 stakes win in G2 Secretariat

Stellify heads accomplished G2 Beverly D. field

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 27, 2026

At a Premium dominates Bishop Memorial

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, July 26, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks July 26

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

Stellify heads accomplished G2 Beverly D..

At a Premium dominates Bishop Memorial

Fort Washington seeks Arlington Million repeat

CT: At a Premium looks strong.

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