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.

“Surreal” Black-Eyed Susan for Weber City Miss four

Slam Notion returns in G3 Maryland Sprint

Peach Tie looks to added graded win to resume

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 14, 2026

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 13

Fort Washington aiming for Dinner Party repeat

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

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 13

Delaware Park set for season kickoff.

Preakness Stakes 2026: Horse by horse.

Yo Daddy looks to make the.

Iron Honor gets nod as Preakness.

For Foster, Planet Clare a win.