Kentucky Derby Report – Known Agenda keeps ascending in Florida Derby
Known Agenda returned to stakes competition with a convincing 2 3/4-length victory in Saturday’s Florida Derby (G1), a major qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. […]
Road to the Kentucky Derby
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 […]
Rebel’s Romance adds to Godolphin’s Kentucky Derby options with UAE Derby rebound
Rebounding from a lackluster fourth in the Saudi Derby, Godolphin homebred Rebel’s Romance romped back at Meydan in Saturday’s $750,000 UAE Derby (G2). His 100-point windfall ensures the Triple Crown nominee a spot in the […]
Four points to ponder: 2021 Florida Derby
Of the four Kentucky Derby (G1) scoring races on Saturday, the Florida Derby (G1) should have the biggest impact on the Triple Crown trail. Aside from its historical stature, the 1 1/8-mile test at Gulfstream […]
Greatest Honour enters Florida Derby hot and heavily favored
Florida Derby — Race 14 (6:40 p.m. ET) Greatest Honour will attempt a sweep of Gulfstream’s two-turn Kentucky Derby (G1) preps when he starts as a heavy favorite in Saturday’s $750,000 Florida Derby (G1). The […]
Japanese versus Dubai-based up-and-comers in fascinating UAE Derby
Saturday’s $750,000 UAE Derby (G2) is a contentious affair on paper. A local division awash in up-and-comers but no clear leader, Japanese hopes with mixed messages, and a couple of Americans whose connections warrant respect […]
Hot Rod Charlie topples locals in TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby
Hot Rod Charlie had never set the pace in any of his six starts prior to Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2), but proved unbeatable when leading most of the way in the 1 […]
Five points to ponder: 2021 TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby
“At this point of your three-year-old year, you either get better or you get beat.” Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen summed up the Kentucky Derby (G1) picture in general, and the state of Saturday’s […]
Mandaloun poised to down familiar foes in TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby
Louisiana Derby (G2) — Race 14 (6:44 p.m. ET) The three best three-year-old colts that have run at Fair Grounds in New Orleans this winter have been, in alphabetical order, Mandaloun, Midnight Bourbon, and Proxy. […]
Four points to ponder: 2021 Rebel Stakes
The shorthand storyline for Saturday’s $1 million Rebel S. (G2) is Bob Baffert versus Brad Cox. Will Hall of Famer Baffert extend his record grip on the Oaklawn Park feature, or will Cox continue his […]