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.

HISA seeks public comment on drug rule modifications

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 23, 2026

Op-Ed: Midlantic circuit should promote growth, not reductions

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Big dollars, small fish torpedo Shamrock training center

Laurel Park to be… wait for it… new training center

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

Big dollars, small fish torpedo Shamrock.

Laurel Park to be… wait for.

Capuano barn nominates 3 to Withers

Quint’s Brew, Point Dume could meet.

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro.

Maryland Racing Commission notes