Sports
Some of the nation’s best horse trainers have spent this winter preoccupied by a single objective: developing a young racehorse into a contender for the Kentucky Derby.
March 5, 1990
Desormeaux, one of three jockeys to win an Eclipse Award as both a journeyman and an apprentice, is enshrined.
Aug. 10, 2004
On the eve of the 115th Kentucky Derby, trainer Shug McGaughey stood in front of favored Easy Goer’s stall reading a list of recent workout times by several of his top rivals.
May 7, 1989
When ballots were issued for the Eclipse Awards, many conscientious voters agonized over the choice between Alysheba and Personal Ensign more than they did over the race between Bush and Dukakis.
Jan. 7, 1989
The injuries began in February, when top Kentucky Derby candidate Grand Canyon developed a knee problem that led to his retirement and later to his death.
Nov. 4, 1990
During the summer of 1992, Seth Hancock of Claiborne Farm stopped by trainer Shug McGaughey’s barn at Belmont Park.
Nov. 4, 1994
Orb trainer Shug McGaughey has Triple Crown reminders ‘every day’
May 15, 2013
Easy Goer, the favorite for the 115th Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs, drew the No. 14 post in a 16-horse field when entries were taken Thursday, but trainer Shug McGaughey was not dissatisfied.
May 5, 1989
Housebuster and Go for Wand are on his heels in the Horse-of-the-Year race, but with the Breeders’ Cup approaching, the title is Criminal Type’s to lose.
Sept. 13, 1990
Sunday Silence, who will be trying to win the Triple Crown, and Easy Goer, the colt who finished second in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, will start side by side in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes, in the Nos. 6 and 7 spots, respectively.
June 9, 1989