Tag: Haskell Stakes

2022 Haskell Stakes Preview

The eyes of the racing world turn once more to… New Jersey? Regardless of one’s thoughts about the state itself, the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park is one of the preeminent races for three-year-olds in the United States. Won by the likes of American Pharoah, Rachel Alexandra and Holy Bull in past years, it has contributed to the careers of some of the greatest runners in American racing history. Another year presents new opportunities.

In a 2022 Haskell field featuring three Kentucky Derby runners, the colt entering with the most buzz didn’t run in any of the Triple Crown races. Coming off a dominant win in the G1 Woody Stephens, Jack Christopher has electrified the division and will try to stretch out in distance in his fifth career start. His main foe is Taiba, a precocious colt returning to Bob Baffert’s barn after the trainer relinquished him for the Kentucky Derby. A full field beyond them should pose unique challenges as well.  read more

The Casual Bet: 2021 Haskell Stakes Guest Analysis

Of all the articles I publish here on Paddy’s Picks, I must admit that the Casual Bet is consistently one of my favorites. The value it has to serious bettors has always been minimal and the opinions are, by design, coming from people with a limited view of the racing world. In many cases, the things that I share about the sport in conversation make up all or most of some contributors’ knowledge. But after nearly a year of producing various editions of this article, I’m happy to say that it has become a very enjoyable activity with my friends, and has captured exactly what I hoped it would. read more

Paddy’s Picks 2021 Haskell Stakes Analysis

The 2021 running of the Grade 1 Haskell Stakes will be about as good as it can get without including a Triple Crown race winner. The connections of Medina Spirit, Rombauer, and Essential Quality have all decided to forgo the July feature at Monmouth, but several highly talented runners do more than enough to strengthen the field.

Where the Triple Crown winners are absent, the runner-ups are all in attendance. Hot Rod Charlie will go off as the likely favorite after a stunning place finish in the G1 Belmont Stakes. Meanwhile, Mandaloun (the potential Derby winner in time) and Midnight Bourbon round out a formidable group of familiar faces. Meanwhile, newcomer Following Sea is an interesting outsider stretching out for Todd Pletcher after a pair of blowout wins in sprints. read more