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Preakness Stakes Update: Always Dreaming Takes to the Pimlico Track

BALTIMORE, MD – Kentucky Derby champion Always Dreaming got acquainted with the racing surface at Pimlico Race Course on Wednesday morning during a light jog in preparation for a scheduled […]

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How We Hit the Kentucky Derby Trifecta

The key to being successful in life is surrounding yourself with great people. I learned this long before the running of the 143rd Kentucky Derby, but the race reaffirmed it. […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby 143: The Recap

Let’s take a closer look at how each of the 20 runners performed in this year’s Kentucky Derby: 1st: #5 Always Dreaming – The fear of him being a little too […] Read More

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Favored Always Dreaming Cruises in Kentucky Derby 143

LOUISVILLE, KY – Always Dreaming shook clear at the 1/2-mile pole, opened a daylight advantage, and cruised to a 2 3/4-length victory to win the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby. Trained […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Update: Derby Dream Within Reach in Casse Barn

LOUISVILLE, KY – The 2-year-old champion Classic Empire and the Grade 1 Florida Derby runner-up State of Honor could bring a lifelong dream to the Mark Casse barn in the […] Read More

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Five Kentucky Derby Horses With NO CHANCE of Winning

It’s that time of year when we’re all analyzing the Kentucky Derby from every angle imaginable. Everyone is trying to pick the winner, but I’ll start with a different angle. I’m […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #13

1. Classic Empire Derby Points/Rank: 132 – 2nd Race Record: (7) 5-0-1 Earnings: $2,120,220 Breeding: Pioneerof the Nile – Sambuca Classica Owner: John Oxley Trainer: Mark Casse Last Race: Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, Finished 1st […] Read More