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The countdown to this year\u2019s Derby continues as\u00a0The Blood-Horse<\/em> Senior Correspondent Steve Haskin conducts a live chat on Wed., April 15, from 4-6 p.m. EDT on BloodHorse.com.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n LEXINGTON, Ky. \u2014 April 14 \u2014<\/span> Join\u00a0The Blood-Horse<\/em> senior correspondent Steve Haskin for a lively live chat on his popular \u201cHangin\u2019 with Haskin<\/a><\/strong>\u201d blog on\u00a0Wed., April 15, from 4-6 p.m. EDT<\/strong> onBloodHorse.com<\/a> at\u00a0http:\/\/cs.bloodhorse.com\/blogs\/horse-racing-steve-haskin\/default.aspx<\/a>. As part of BloodHorse.com\u2019s comprehensive and complete coverage of this year\u2019s \u201cRun for the Roses,\u201d Haskin will answer readers\u2019 questions and provide his unparalleled insight and analysis drawn from more than 20 years covering the Kentucky Derby.\u00a0The Blood-Horse<\/em> and\u00a0BloodHorse.com<\/a> are the industry leader for engaging and entertaining news and information reporting on \u201cthe most exciting two minutes in sports\u201d and Haskin\u2019s blog is a must-read for those who want the inside scoop.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n A Brooklyn, N<\/span>.<\/span>Y<\/span>.<\/span>-native, Haskin has been the senior correspondent for\u00a0The Blood-Horse<\/em> since 1998. Prior to joining\u00a0The Blood-Horse<\/em>, he worked at the\u00a0Daily Racing Form<\/em> for 29 years, the last seven as national correspondent. During his DRF tenure, he founded such popular features as \u201cDerby Watch,\u201d \u201cKentucky Derby Trail,\u201d and \u201cCountdown to the Cup,\u201d and wrote \u201cDerby Doings\u201d from 1994-\u201898, succeeding the legendary Joe Hirsch. Haskin has won numerous turf writing awards, including six Red Smith Awards for his Kentucky Derby coverage, the Walter Haight Award for career excellence in turf writing, the David F. Woods Award for best Preakness story, and the Old Hilltop Award from the Maryland Jockey Club for lifetime achievement. Haskin has also authored six books:\u00a0Tales\u00a0f<\/span>rom the Triple Crown<\/a><\/em>;\u00a0Horse Racing’s Holy Grail: The Epic Quest for the Kentucky Derby<\/em><\/span>; Dirt Road to the Derby<\/a> with trainer Bob Baffert<\/em><\/span>; and biographies of racing legends,\u00a0Dr. Fager<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0John Henry<\/a><\/em>, and\u00a0Kelso<\/a><\/em>. In addition to the Triple Crown races and the Breeders’ Cup, he has covered international events such as the inaugural Dubai World Cup and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n To participate in the discussion on Wednesday, visit\u00a0BloodHorse.com<\/a> athttp:\/\/cs.bloodhorse.com\/blogs\/horse-racing-steve-haskin\/default.aspx<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n About BloodHorse.com<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n BloodHorse.com was voted the #1 horse industry Web site in 2007, 2005, and 2002 by the American Horse Publications Association, and was previously selected as a Top Seven Equestrian Web site byForbes<\/em> magazine. It is the preferred choice of industry professionals and racing enthusiasts alike for up-to-the-minute racing news and information. 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