Kentucky Derby Report: Omaha Beach continues to surge
Omaha Beach ran big in his final prep for the 145th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby on May 4, turning back a quality rival and posting a one-length win in the $1 million Arkansas […]
Kentucky Derby Report
Kentucky Derby Report – Baffert, Mott & paddling Blue Grass winner
Bob Baffert’s barn flexed its muscles with a one-two finish in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and the Kentucky Derby maestro will send a top contender to the upcoming Arkansas Derby (G1). With a pair […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Wide open with four major preps remaining
Favorites aren’t winning Kentucky Derby prep races and a former $16,000 claimer, Maximum Security, continued to muddle the picture with a convincing wire-to-wire win in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park. Maximum […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Major qualifiers begin with an upset
By My Standards jumped from a maiden special win to graded stakes company and sprung a 22-1 upset in the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds, stamping his Kentucky Derby ticket with […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Code of Honor rebounds, Bourbon War finishes fast
Code of Honor orchestrated a turnaround in Saturday’s Fountain of Youth (G2), shrugging off a well-beaten fourth earlier in the Gulfstream Park meet to post a 9-1 upset, and the 50-point prize virtually guarantees a […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Speed reigns in Smarty Jones
Gray Attempt stretched to two turns and held by a diminishing neck in the Smarty Jones, becoming the third consecutive wire-to-wire winner of the Kentucky Derby qualifier. He earned 10 points toward a berth but […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Final Preview
An outstanding field has been assembled for Saturday’s 144th running of the Kentucky Derby and the post position draw turned out remarkably well for the top contenders. I’ve been fortunate to watch all 20 horses […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Excitement builds for outstanding Derby field
The talent runs deeper than most years and an abundance of star power highlights the 2018 Kentucky Derby. Justify stands front and center as the clear favorite after winning his first three starts in scintillating […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Prep season yields much-anticipated Derby
After a strong prep season, an outstanding edition of the Kentucky Derby lies ahead. The final qualifiers were offered last weekend and I’m excited by the quality and depth this year, with seven legitimate win […]
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 […]