None Above the Law rides rail in Del Mar Derby
J. Kirk and Judy Robison bred both winners of Saturday’s Grade 2 turf features at Del Mar, None Above the Law and Going to Vegas. […]
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Maxim Rate has Dogtag to fear in John C. Mabee
John C. Mabee S. (G2) — Race 9 (8:30 p.m. ET) Maxim Rate has a couple graded stakes wins to her credit, including an upset score in the Gamely (G1) in May, but Dogtag is […]
Last-to-first Flashiest upsets Oceanside at 12-1
Leisurely out of the gate but fastest at the finish, the 12.80-1 Flashiest prevailed in a cavalry charge to the wire in Friday’s $103,500 Oceanside S. at Del Mar. […]
Get to know the 2021 Kentucky Derby contenders
***Updated after the draw with post positions and morning-line odds With the scoring races completed and the leaderboard finalized, the field for the 147th Kentucky Derby (G1) is set. Unbeaten champion Essential Quality ranks as […]
Four points to ponder: 2021 Lexington Stakes, Arkansas Derby
Compared to last year’s pandemic-prolonged Road to the Kentucky Derby that stretched through the summer, this year’s trail feels like we’re on a fast track to Churchill Downs. Already the final destination is in sight, […]
Proxy, Hockey Dad seek Derby points in Lexington
Lexington S. (G3) – Race 9 (5:30 p.m. ET) Qualifying races for the Kentucky Derby will conclude this weekend, and Saturday’s $300,000 Lexington S. (G3) at Keeneland will award a combined 34 points (20-8-4-2) to […]
Like the King rules in Jeff Ruby, Adventuring conquers in Bourbonette Oaks
An unlucky trip arguably cost Like the King victory in the Feb. 26 John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park; the chestnut colt got squeezed between rivals down the stretch and settled for second place. A […]