Senor Swinger

5/18/2003 by Tom Keyser Funny Cide won the Preakness with an overpowering performance that left no doubt about his superiority. He broke so swiftly from the No. 9 post that Santos was able to glide him toward the rail into perfect position. He trailed only the speedy Peace Rules and Scrimshaw into t...Read More

However, the combination of Empire Maker's Wood victory and the steady erosion of the competition is likely to create one of the shortest-priced Derby favorites in the last quarter century. Empire Maker is a strapping dark bay colt with the entire package: nimble feet for the break, tactical speed t...Read More

3/16/2003 by Bill Finley New York Times Empire Maker's reputation had been created by his potential, a pedigree that seemed perfect for the Kentucky Derby, and a respected trainer who made no attempt to restrain his enthusiasm. But the missing ingredient was glaring: Empire Maker had not won an impo...Read More