Haskell

On September 11, 2005, HASKELL, beloved husband of Deborah S. Miller (nee Stuart); devoted father of Roxanna Ballard, Samantha Hayner, Matthew, Jesse and Rachael Miller; dear brother of Dreama Ann Yee and the late Bobbie Sue Owen, Jimmy Dale and Billy Ray Miller; grandfather of Zachary Tygrett, Chandler Honaker and Allie Ballard. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated Mc CULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A, 3204 Mountain Rd (Pasadena) on Thursday 7 to 9 P.M. only, where Funeral Services will be held at 8 P.M. Interment private.

Even-money favorite Paynter, who took second in last month's Belmont Stakes, ran away down the stretch to win Sunday's $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. The victory, in 1 minute, 48.87 seconds, is the third in a row for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and sixth overall in the 1 1/8-mile, Grade I stakes. Ridden by Rafael Bejarano for the first time, Paynter stumbled at the start and was forced to follow 2-1 second pick Gemologist around the first turn and into the backstretch before taking the lead around the final turn for a 3 3/4-length win over Nonios, followed by Stealcase, Handsome Mike, Dullahan and Gemologist.

Horse racing Lookin At Lucky draws unlucky No. 1 post for Haskell Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky drew the No. 1 post and is the 5-2 favorite in a field of eight entered for Sunday's $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver is the co-second choice at 3-1 in the first race for both 3-year-olds since Lookin At Lucky won the Preakness in May. Trappe Shot also is 3-1. Also...

Horse racing Lookin At Lucky draws unlucky No. 1 post for Haskell Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky drew the No. 1 post and is the 5-2 favorite in a field of eight entered for Sunday's $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver is the co-second choice at 3-1 in the first race for both 3-year-olds since Lookin At Lucky won the Preakness in May. Trappe Shot also is 3-1. Also...

On October 23, 2007, RICHARD BRIGGS HASKELL of Perryman, MD; beloved husband of May Haskell; devoted father of Michael J. Walsh, Thomas L. Haskell, Elizabeth M. Haskell and Loretta A. Cook; loving brother of Louis W. Haskell, Jr. Also survived by five grandchildren, Michael Walsh, Joseph Walsh, Emery C. Cook, Nathan H. Cook and Samuel W. Cook and five great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Abingdon, MD on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 9 A.M. Those who desire may contribute to E.A.A.

On October 26, 2004, in INOVA Hospital, Fairfax, VA, ANNA BEATRICEGASPAROVIC HASKELL, 83, of St. Mary's City, MD. Born March 29, 1921, in Great Mills, MD, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Gasparovic. She is survived by four children, Linda Leigh Shaklee, Elizabeth Ann Haskell Czarra and Lawrence Steven Haskell, all of St. Mary's City, MD and Martin Douglas Haskell, of Berkley Springs, WV; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Haskell is also survived by her sister, Pauline Gasparovic and her cousin, Anna Vicera, both of St. Mary's City.

On December 2, 2004, MIN. HASKELL J., JR.; husband of Jacquelyn Wallace. Friends may call at the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 East North Avenue, on Sunday after 10 A.M. The family will receive friends at Pentecostal Church of Deliverance Ministries, 4909 Harford Road, on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Funeral Services will follow at 11 A.M. See www.marchfh.com

Tom Haskell has been named head golf professional at the newly opened Oakmont Green course in Hampstead.The 49-year old Haskell, a native Marylander, comes to Hampstead by way of New Jersey. His most recent pro affiliation was with the Links at Kings Grant near Cherry Hill, N.J. Haskell was an associate with former National PGA president Bill Clarke and later with reigning PGA President Bill Smith."I played some of my early years of golf as a member at Hillendale Country Club [in Harford County]

OCEANPORT, N.J. -- Before the Preakness Stakes, trainer Elliott Walden said he didn't want to run Victory Gallop, who had finished second in the Kentucky Derby, against Coronado's Quest.In fact, the day that trainer Shug McGaughey declared that Coronado's Quest would run, Walden responded by saying that Victory Gallop would not. Only after top contenders Indian Charlie and Halory Hunter dropped out -- and Victory Gallop flashed a readiness to race -- did Walden enter the bay colt.But then, the day before the Preakness, Coronado's Quest bruised a foot and was scratched.

OCEANPORT, N.J. -- Gary Stevens told a story out of school.After he hopped off his mount yesterday in the Haskell Invitational Handicap here at Monmouth Park, he relayed what fellow jockey Chris McCarron had told him after the horses crossed the wire.McCarron, aboard the winner Touch Gold, turned to Stevens, riding the runner-up Anet, and said: "This is the best horse I've ever ridden."And McCarron has ridden such greats as Alysheba, Sunday Silence and John Henry. All three were Horse of the Year -- John Henry twice.

The wait is almost over for Rachel Alexandra. The 2009 Horse of the Year will face four rivals when she makes her first start in six months in Saturday's $200,000 New Orleans Ladies at the Fair Grounds. The 4-year-old filly drew the No. 2 post position Monday and regular rider Calvin Borel will be aboard. Rachel will be challenged by Fighter Wing, Zardana, Unforgotten and Clear Sailing. Rachel Alexandra completed an 8-0 campaign last year with a victory against older males in the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga on Sept.

Horse racing Draw for $1.25M Haskell, featuring 'Rachel,' is today The field for Sunday's 42nd running of the $1.25 million Grade I Haskell Invitational has started to assemble at Monmouth, and the race will be drawn on at 11:30 a.m. today. The Haskell draw can be seen live on the Monmouth Park website, www.monmouthpark.com. Already on the grounds are Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird, Arkansas Derby winner Papa Clem, Long Branch Stakes winner Atomic Rain, Continental Mile stakes winner Bunker Hill and Iowa Derby winner Duke of Mischief.

Big Brown is going back to the races, his next start set for the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Aug. 3. Less than two weeks after Big Brown's Triple Crown attempt ended with an inexplicable last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes, co-owner Paul Pompa Jr. said the Haskell on the Jersey shore will mark the colt's return. Big Brown has been training daily at Aqueduct Racetrack, while his poor performance in the Belmont remains a mystery to the owners and trainer Rick Dutrow, a Hagerstown native.

On October 23, 2007, RICHARD BRIGGS HASKELL of Perryman, MD; beloved husband of May Haskell; devoted father of Michael J. Walsh, Thomas L. Haskell, Elizabeth M. Haskell and Loretta A. Cook; loving brother of Louis W. Haskell, Jr. Also survived by five grandchildren, Michael Walsh, Joseph Walsh, Emery C. Cook, Nathan H. Cook and Samuel W. Cook and five great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Abingdon, MD on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 9 A.M. Those who desire may contribute to E.A.A.

While Gone With the Wind is not his favorite film, Sun movie critic Chris Kaltenbach wrote in 1998 that Hattie McDaniel, who was the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award, "brought dignity to her Oscar-winning role as Mammy." McDaniel - who was a veteran of more than 300 films made between 1931 and her death in 1952 but received screen credit for only about 80 of them - specialized in portraying domestics. Writer Patrick Giles described McDaniel in GWTW as a "proud character, stubbornly demanding what's right even from those she's supposed to be bowing to."

On Tuesday, January 10, 2006, HASKEL "HANK" FREEDMAN, beloved husband of the late Frances Freedman (nee Reed), devoted father of Myra Sachs and Paul Freedman, Sherry Chenault, Irene "Bess" Wood, Angelina and Dave Wolf, Joanne, Alon and Jael Freedman and the late Miles Freedman. Loving grandfather of 10, loving great-grandfather of one. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road at Mt. Wilson La. on Friday, January 13 at 10 A.M. Interment Anshe Emunah (Aitz Chaim) Congregation Cemetery, 3901 Washington Blvd.

Big Brown is going back to the races, his next start set for the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Aug. 3. Less than two weeks after Big Brown's Triple Crown attempt ended with an inexplicable last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes, co-owner Paul Pompa Jr. said the Haskell on the Jersey shore will mark the colt's return. Big Brown has been training daily at Aqueduct Racetrack, while his poor performance in the Belmont remains a mystery to the owners and trainer Rick Dutrow, a Hagerstown native.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - If this is the summer of Seabiscuit, the movie of heart-stirring drama, then perhaps this is also a racing season during which dramatics build to a heart-stopping climax. If that's the case, then this real-life drama will unfold in two acts. Act One takes place today when Funny Cide and Empire Maker, stars of an earlier production known as the Triple Crown, return for their summer debuts in different states. Funny Cide, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, headlines the $1 million Haskell Invitational Handicap at Monmouth Park in New Jersey.

On September 11, 2005, HASKELL, beloved husband of Deborah S. Miller (nee Stuart); devoted father of Roxanna Ballard, Samantha Hayner, Matthew, Jesse and Rachael Miller; dear brother of Dreama Ann Yee and the late Bobbie Sue Owen, Jimmy Dale and Billy Ray Miller; grandfather of Zachary Tygrett, Chandler Honaker and Allie Ballard. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the family owned and operated Mc CULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A, 3204 Mountain Rd (Pasadena) on Thursday 7 to 9 P.M. only, where Funeral Services will be held at 8 P.M. Interment private.

ELMONT, N.Y. - The sporting world hasn't seen the last, or maybe even the best, of Afleet Alex, says Tim Ritchey, his trainer. The morning after Afleet Alex's overpowering victory in the Belmont Stakes, Ritchey said the colt would likely race Aug. 7 in the Haskell Invitational Handicap at Monmouth Park. Afleet Alex might also compete Aug. 27 in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga, the trainer said. What's more, Ritchey said, the 3-year-old Afleet Alex would race next year, assuming he stays healthy and sound.