Quip back for Hal’s Hope
Winner of the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) and second in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Quip hasn’t been seen under silks since bobbling at the start and weakening to last in the Preakness Stakes over a […]
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American Anthem heads Allen Jerkens Memorial
Formerly the King’s Bishop, Saturday’s $500,000 Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) has been renamed in honor of the legendary Hall of Fame trainer known as “The Chief.” It’s a fitting tribute because the 7-furlong test for […]
Irap to aim higher after dominating Indiana Derby win
SHELBYVILLE, IND. — The most improved horse in this year’s classic crop is undoubtedly Irap. A maiden as late as April, when he shockingly won the Blue Grass (G2) at 31-1, the son of Tiznow […]
Irap prohibitive 8-5 choice in 11-horse Indiana Derby
Irap has been installed as the overwhelming 8-5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $500,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Indiana Grand. And as the lone multiple stakes winner among 11 rivals, Irap’s odds could be much […]
Long Haul Bay, Recruiting Ready square off in Woody Stephens; Send It In tops Brooklyn
The $500,000 Woody Stephens Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park on the Saturday is not the Belmont Stakes (G1), but includes in the 11-strong field some Triple Crown-nominated sophomores. Among those is Recruiting Ready, who brings […]
BRIS Kentucky Speed By Circuit May 1-7
Top Winning Speed Ratings (5/1-5/7) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date BRIS Speed Bird Song 4C 1 1/16m (sy) CD 5/5 103 Big World 4F 1 1/16m (sy) CD 5/5 100 Task […]
Wild Shot thrives on cut back in Pat Day Mile
Wild Shot was expected to be one of Calumet Farm’s top prospects for this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1), but ultimately didn’t make the cut to join fellow homebreds Hence, Patch, and Sonneteer in the 1 […]
Woodford Reserve Turf Classic rematch among Derby undercard highlights
As is customary, the undercard preceding Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) has proven to be a sterling one. Here’s a quick glance at the six graded stakes that serve as appetizers leading up to the Run […]
Irap likely to ready for Kentucky Derby at Keeneland
Blue Grass Stakes (G2) winner Irap will likely prepare for the May 6 Kentucky Derby (G2) at Keeneland, according to Jack Sisterson. The bay son of Tiznow, who is trained by Doug O’Neill, exited his […]
McCraken favored at 7-5 in seven-horse Blue Grass
Unbeaten from four starts, McCraken will face his toughest test yet when he lines up for Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass (G2) at Keeneland. The early Kentucky Derby favorite will face six rivals, including three […]