Get to know the 2017 Kentucky Derby contenders
May 3 update: The field for Derby 143 has been drawn! The horses are still listed here in order of their Derby points, with post positions and morning line odds added. **** As the build-up […]
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Gormley, Battle of Midway work at Santa Anita Park, Battalion Runner breezes at Belmont Park for Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls Gormley and Battle of Midway, the respective first and second in the April 8 Santa Anita Derby (G1), each worked over Santa Anita Park’s fast main track Saturday morning. Gormley, winner […]
Always Dreaming, Patch and Gunnevera breeze for Kentucky Derby in Florida
Grade 1 hero Always Dreaming, multiple Grade 2 victor Gunnevera and Grade 2 runner-up Patch each worked in Florida on Friday, two weeks before the trio are expected to take part in the 143rd running […]
Kentucky Derby Report April 19: Classic Empire concludes prep season with comeback win
Classic Empire revived his Kentucky Derby pulse in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1), returning from a 70-day layoff to post a half-length decision at Oaklawn Park. He wasn’t flashy and the Mark Casse-trained colt […]
Malagacy draws far outside post 12 in Arkansas Derby; Classic Empire breaks from stall 2
The $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) wraps up the Road to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, offering the final 100-40-20-10 points toward a starting berth in the May 6 Kentucky Derby (G1), and a dozen […]
One Liner out of Derby consideration; Girvin gets Mike Smith
With nearly all of the preps in the books, now is the time for the Kentucky Derby (G1) news cycle to ramp up. Monday witnessed several significant developments: Southwest (G3) winner One Liner, who was […]
Quick thoughts on the current Kentucky Derby Top 20
Next Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1) is sure to shake up the Kentucky Derby (G1) leader board a tad more, but in general the field for the 143rd running of the American classic is nearly complete, […]
Kentucky Derby Report March 22: Malagacy adds to Pletcher’s roster with Rebel win
Malagacy became the latest Todd Pletcher-trainee to join the Kentucky Derby mix, posting a two-length victory in the Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park. With Javier Castellano, the speedy colt tracked the pace in second before […]
BRIS Speed Stakes Ratings March 13-19
Top Winning Stakes Speed Ratings (3/13-3/19) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date Race Bris Speed Mor Spirit 4R 1 1/16m (ft) OP 3/18 Essex H. 103 Vale Dori (ARG) 5M 1 1/8m […]
BRIS Arkansas Speed By Circuit March 13-19
Top Winning Speed Ratings (3/13-3/19) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date BRIS Speed Mor Spirit 4R 1 1/16m (ft) OP 3/18 103 Lamu 5G 1m (ft) OP 3/17 93 Taketothestreets 7H 1 […]