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. […]
Road to the Kentucky Derby
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. […]
Slow Down Andy battles back in Sunland Derby; Cleopatras Charge upsets Sunland Park Oaks
An intense speed duel and a dramatic stretch drive were the key storylines in Sunday’s thrilling renewal of the Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park. […]
Epicenter, Call Me Midnight rematch on tap in Louisiana Derby
TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) — Race 12 (6:44 p.m. ET) A rematch featuring the speed of Epicenter and the closing kick of Call Me Midnight is on tap in Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby […]
Classic Causeway cruises in Tampa Bay Derby
The 4-5 favorite Classic Causeway controlled the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) throughout and sped to the top of the Kentucky Derby (G1) points leaderboard. […]
Forbidden Kingdom coasts in San Felipe
Forbidden Kingdom passed his first-two test Saturday in emphatic style with a wire-to-wire, 5 3/4-length triumph in the $401,000 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita. Favored at even-money in the field of seven three-year-olds, […]
Morello, Venti Valentine score decisively in Gotham, Busher
Morello justified even-money favoritism in Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham S. (G3) at Aqueduct with a handy 4 1/2-length decision under Jose Lezcano. The Gotham was virtually a two-horse affair from start to finish. Dean’s List, third […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Fountain of Youth, San Felipe, Gotham
The Fountain of Youth (G2) is the likeliest of the quartet to have a major impact on the trail, while the utility of the San Felipe (G2) arguably depends on how the race plays out. The Gotham (G3) has a few smart types, but more of the one-turn variety. […]