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Remembering Wanderin Boy

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

Had life been a bit more kind, had his life not been one, long bizarre trip note, the death of Wanderin Boy last weekend would have been a bigger story.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2008

Curlin gone without notice

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

The absence of reaction in the mainstream to Curlin's announced retirement late Saturday is typical of not only his career, but those of many of the best horses we have seen in recent years .

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

The jury is in for Breeders' Cup 25

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

Whatever was going through Marian Hinnant's mind or what voices she hears is known only to Juror No. 4, but corrupt, avaricious politicians are a dime a dozen in Washington. Miss the Breeders' Cup and the wait is a year.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008

Curlin, Zenyatta imposing figures ahead of two-day Cup

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

The best male and female in the world will not meet one another this weekend in the 14-race, 25th Breeders' Cup but they are very much in the same race for the sport's most coveted title: Horse of the Year.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

All those years ago

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

At the quarter-century mark, the memory of the first Breeders' Cup remains vivid.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2008

The best of the best

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

Looking back at 24 years of Breeders' Cup World Championships, a few names stand out above the rest.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Pride of the sport

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

There are few hereditary monarchs left in the "Sport of Kings" but no shortage of sheikhs, princes and moguls of various shades.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008

The best just keeps getting better

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

Like a copper bolt cutting through the mist and gloom that prevailed in New York on Gold Cup day, the best thoroughbred in the world on dirt made short work of the gritty veteran Wanderin Boy and Merchant Marine to become North America's richest all-time horse.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008

California dreamin' for Curlin?

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

Though the final decision on the Classic will depend upon the performance of Santa Anita's newly installed surface, if Pro Ride performs as advertised, chances are that Curlin will be sent to California soon after the Gold Cup.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008

A Classic in the making?

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

The Breeders' Cup was meant to provide a stage where horses would define themselves, and at no point in its history has it seen the potential for the high drama that Curlin and Big Brown would bring to the table.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008

Curlin can join elite fraternity of Woodward winners

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

Horses, like humans, are forever judged by the company they keep.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008

This year's Travers is significant even without Big Brown

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

Big Brown is off on his own, bound for a grass race in New Jersey that is meaningful to the big picture in no discernable sense.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Can Hialeah Park rise again?

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- There are only a few great American racetracks, places with unique character, history and ambiance. Saratoga is foremost amo...

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008

Saratoga in decline?

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

For the first time in at least the last three decades, there is evidence that Eastern racing's summertime idyll is not bulletproof.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2008

Curlin second to Red Rocks in Man o' War

Paul Moran, Special to ESPN.com

Curlin made it close but finished second in his first test of the turf.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2008