Andrew Beyer: Most recent columns

In 2013 Preakness Stakes, Orb faces no challenger greater than himself
In 2013 Preakness Stakes, Orb faces no challenger greater than himself
COLUMN | No one appears capable of challenging Derby winner Orb, who can validate himself with a strong win.
 
Orb is first Kentucky Derby champion for Phipps family’s pedigreed operation
(The Washington Post, May 13, 2013; 12:31 PM)
 
Orb and Shug McGaughey in 2013 Kentucky Derby was a victory for the old school
(The Washington Post, May 5, 2013; 4:32 PM)
 
Kentucky Derby: Goldencents is obvious choice for good reason
(The Washington Post, May 2, 2013; 11:30 AM)
 
Todd Pletcher finds Kentucky Derby success elusive
(The Washington Post, April 30, 2013; 10:00 AM)
 
Kentucky Derby: Doug O’Neill doesn’t deserve his bad reputation
(The Washington Post, April 29, 2013; 3:35 PM)
 
Gulfstream gimmick is irresistible at this point, but play it sensibly
(The Washington Post, April 3, 2013; 4:21 PM)
 
2013 Kentucky Derby: Churchill Downs changes system to determine field
(The Washington Post, February 21, 2013; 6:33 PM)
 
Animal Kingdom’s unique approach: a racehorse that races
(The Washington Post, February 7, 2013; 11:29 AM)
 
Maryland racing hit the jackpot; now it’s time to share some with bettors
(The Washington Post, December 17, 2012; 7:30 PM)
 
2012 Breeders’ Cup: Game on Dude flops while Wise Dan proves worthy of horse of the year
(The Washington Post, November 3, 2012; 9:57 PM)
 
2012 Breeders’ Cup: Lasix ban on 2-year-olds distracts from opening day of racing
(The Washington Post, November 2, 2012; 8:36 PM)
 
Breeders’ Cup: Depth of competition portends drama for this weekend’s races
(The Washington Post, October 31, 2012; 7:02 PM)
 
Plenty of thoroughbred talent, just not in the U.S.
(The Washington Post, October 15, 2012; 6:09 PM)
 
Maryland horse racing industry needs to use slot money wisely — or risks losing it
(The Washington Post, October 1, 2012; 6:51 PM)
 
New York racing’s imminent takeover by the state is cause for worry
(The Washington Post, August 25, 2012; 7:33 PM)
 
Should the U.S. horse-racing industry follow Turkey’s example?
(The Washington Post, July 6, 2012; 6:23 PM)
 
I’ll Have Another’s withdrawal shows how racehorses are fragile, injuries common
(The Washington Post, June 8, 2012; 5:54 PM)
 
2012 Belmont Stakes: It’s easy to root for I’ll Have Another to win the Triple Crown
(The Washington Post, June 7, 2012; 12:28 PM)
 
2012 Belmont Stakes: Mario Gutierrez, aboard I’ll Have Another, should study past jockey mistakes
(The Washington Post, June 5, 2012; 10:48 AM)