1996 Haskell Invitational Stakes

Even before today, Sonny Hine did not need any convincing that he has the best 3-year-old horse in training, and after Skip Away's stirring performance to win this afternoon's Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park, not many others will be able to argue with the trainer.
Unlike two months ago, in the Belmont Stakes, when Skip Away was run down in deep stretch after a brilliant duel with the D. Wayne Lukas-trained Editor's Note, it was Hine's sleek gray colt who did the running down of a pair of Lukas horses today.

[@wvualum95]

Skip Away was a great horse. I was at Monmouth Park earlier today. Larry Collmus who called the '96 Haskell was there working with TVG.

[@annamariayannetta242]

My horse is a full brother to The Great Skip Away!!!!🐎🌹♥️🏆

[@jaelynmoore1672]

I was born in June 13 1996 when this happened
I was just a newborn baby back then.

[@petergoodelle291]

🎉skippy