The Call To The Post

Hoo boy! I pity the fool who missed last Saturday’s races. There’s only two preps to go. Who will be the last twenty standing?

Haynesfield defends his home turf (or dirt, rather), while the gray lady makes her own road to the roses.

While Capt. Candyman Can battles it out over the Fountain of Youth Stakes, The Pamplemousse defends his position as a top Cal contender in the Sham.

With all these 3-year-old races, who’s worth watching? Have we found The One, or is he (or she) yet to make a splash on the Derby trail?

If Stardom Bound is Wonder Woman, then get ready to meet Superman. Old Fashionied, already a Derby darling, is making his 2009 debut.

From Fair Grounds to Santa Anita, shiny new 3-year-olds are stepping up to prove themselves as legitimate Derby contenders. Don’t miss Saturday’s line-up of Stardom Bound, Pioneerof the Nile, and several more.

Friday and Saturday at Gulfstream Park features the Hutcheson Stakes, the Holy Bull Stakes, and the Donn Handicap. But don’t miss some exciting allowance races, including the debut of Nicanor.

The 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, Barbaro, captured the hearts of a nation. Will his little brothers, Nicanor and Lentenor, carry on his legacy? And if so, which part?

Horse racing fans experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in 2008. Here’s a look back on some of the most profound moments of last year, and a peek at what exciting things may come out of 2009.