Classic Spotlights

Classic Spotlight combines the racing analysis of Steve Haskin, the pedigree profiles of Avalyn Hunter and Alan Porter, and a look at the connections by Jason Shandler in a weekly feature on the top contenders along the 2009 Triple Crown Trail.

Big Brown

Freak or no freak? Superstar or shooting star? We won't know until May 3, when Big Brown attempts to culminate his meteoric rise with a victory in the Run for the Roses. Download the PDF.

Colonel John

There are some horses that you can scrutinize over and over and not be able to find any flaws in them. Colonel John looks to be that kind of horse. Download the PDF.

Cool Coal Man

Cool Coal Man has demonstrated many of the traits you look for in a Derby horse, especially the quick-fire acceleration he showed approaching the quarter pole in the Fountain of Youth. Download the PDF.