Lexington last chance for Kentucky Derby hopefuls
Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington S. serves as the last opportunity for several three-year-olds to earn enough points for the Kentucky Derby. […]
Road to the Kentucky Derby
Taiba floors Messier in Santa Anita Derby
It was no surprise that trainer Tim Yakteen won Saturday’s $750,500 Santa Anita Derby (G1). Less expected was the fact that it was Taiba. […]
Mo Donegal catches Early Voting late in Wood Memorial
Mo Donegal rallied furiously down the stretch to catch long-time leader Early Voting in the final strides of the $750,000 Wood Memorial. […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Santa Anita Derby, Blue Grass, Wood Memorial
Pondering whether Santa Anita Derby favorite Messier is a more natural router than Forbidden Kingdom, if Smile Happy is the best rebound candidate in the Blue Grass, and if Mo Donegal’s points gamble will pay off in the Wood Memorial […]
Smile Happy, Zandon among dozen in Blue Grass
Blue Grass S. (G1) — Race 9 (5:10 p.m. ET) The two colts that ran closest to Epicenter in the Risen Star (G2) in February appear the horses to beat in the $1 million Blue […]
Cyberknife sharp as can be in Arkansas Derby
Cyberknife fended off all challengers to win Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park, stamping his credentials as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender. […]
Tiz the Bomb flaunts class in Jeff Ruby Steaks; Candy Raid shocks Bourbonette Oaks
While Tiz the Bomb justified favoritism in the Jeff Ruby Steaks, the companion Bourbonette Oaks witnessed a massive upset. […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks
Multiple angles in Florida Derby, new shooters besides Secret Oath in Arkansas, Tiz the Bomb’s possible vulnerability at Turfway […]
Simplification slight favorite in competitive Florida Derby; Kathleen O. odds-on in Gulfstream Park Oaks
Florida Derby (G1) — Race 14 (6:38 p.m. ET) Simplification, White Abarrio, and Classic Causeway were all dominant winners of Kentucky Derby (G1) preps in Florida this winter, while Charge It is as long on […]
Streaking Secret Oath takes on males in Arkansas Derby
Four decades after sending out champion Althea to conquer males in the 1984 Arkansas Derby (G1), Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas looks to make history again with the filly Secret Oath in Saturday’s $1.25 million renewal at Oaklawn Park. […]