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.

Sky’s the limit for Skie’s Music

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Gigante named Virginia-bred Horse of the Year

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Enck, Lindsey to be recognized for aftercare support

CT: First win(s) for apprentice Nomar Arroyo Bueno

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

Sky’s the limit for Skie’s Music

Enck, Lindsey to be recognized for.

CT: First win(s) for apprentice Nomar.

New Maryland Million bonus pays immediate.

LRL: A full circle moment for.

Woolcotts hoping for Woodslane Pick 3.