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QuickTake: Tarnished heroes

Frank Vespe / 11 years
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4 min read

QuickTake: The lawsuit against Ahmed Zayat may be frivolous – but it fits perfectly into the strange and checkered recent history of Triple Crown hopefuls.

Zayats to scratch Asmussen-trained horses in wake of PETA accusations

The Biz / 12 years

2 min read

In the wake of a PETA video alleging cruelty in the Steve Asmussen barn, owner Ahmed Zayat will scratch his Asmussen-trained horses pending investigation.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to winning ways

LRL: In My Memories dances to allowance win

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 10, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 2026

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for Contreras

QuickTake: Tarnished heroes

Zayats to scratch Asmussen-trained horses in wake of PETA accusations

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25