BRIS Kentucky Speed By Circuit April 2-8
Top Winning Speed Ratings (4/2-4/8) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date BRIS Speed Soulshine 4F 1 1/16m (gd) KEE 4/7 91 Clearly Super 4G 1 1/8m (ft) KEE 4/8 86 Coco Channel […]
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Justify bet down to 3-1 favoritism in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Following an easy three-length wire job while making his stakes bow in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on Saturday, the Bob Baffert-trained Justify (#12) closed as the 3-1 favorite when wagering ended on the fourth […]
Kentucky Derby preps aftermath: Justify ‘still learning’ job; Good Magic lingers at Keeneland
In the aftermath of Saturday’s three-prep bonanza, trainers gave Sunday morning updates while discussing plans for their Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders. Bob Baffert’s unbeaten Justify, who gave his Hall of Fame trainer an eighth Santa […]
Good Magic revives Kentucky Derby hopes with Blue Grass win
Good Magic launched his move nearing the completion of the far turn and recorded a 1 ½-length victory in Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass (G2) at Keeneland, rebounding from a disappointing third in the Holy […]
Optix’s Good Magic 8 Ball Says Legit Chance in Blue Grass
by EMILY GULLIKSON Below is Emily Gullikson’s horse-by-horse write up for the Blue Grass Stakes on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course. For her full-card analysis w/ wagering strategy for the 11-race card, CLICK HERE to […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Audible, Mendelssohn record impressive wins
Audible and Mendelssohn fueled anticipation with powerful victories in the Florida Derby (G1) and U.A.E. Derby (G2). And with four major prep races remaining, a compelling Kentucky Derby is taking shape. Audible distinguished himself by […]
Good Magic seeks to rebound as Blue Grass favorite
Good Magic entered 2018 as a leading Kentucky Derby contender but lost some luster when returning with a disappointing third in the Fountain of Youth (G2). The 2-year-old champ will try to reinvigorate his prospects […]
Bolt d’Oro-Justify showdown to impact Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Bolt d’Oro (#2) has been installed as a slight 5-1 morning line favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), which kicks off its three-day run Friday, but Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Champ doesn’t meet expectations in return
Good Magic lacked the necessary finishing kick returning with a non-threatening third in the Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park. Disappointment came easy after the 3-5 favorite failed to fire, but the 1 1/16-mile […]
San Felipe Stakes Shapes Up as Kentucky Derby Top Two Showdown
From a hype perspective, Good Magic‘s loss in the Fountain of Youth Stakes was the San Felipe Stakes‘ gain, as Saturday’s Kentucky Derby points race at Santa Anita Park now features the top two horses […]