2020 Kentucky Derby

Authentic Tops NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll; Midnight Bisou Increases Lead

LEXINGTON, KY – While a pair of his stablemates posted impressive on-track wins this past weekend, the Bob Baffert-trained Authentic scored a victory in his own right without leaving his […]

Race Recaps

Charlatan Gallops in Paid Workout; Derby Prep Next

ARCADIA, CA – Just minutes after stablemate Nadal romped in the Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park, the Bob Baffert-trained Charlatan ran what amounted to a paid workout, dominating an allowance/optional claiming […] Read More

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Racing Dudes 2020 Rebel Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks Released

Bob Baffert’s Nadal looks to stretch out for the first time and secure his spot atop the 2020 Kentucky Derby rankings in Saturday’s $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 430: Rebel Stakes Preview, Coronavirus, and FBI Raids

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park, a Kentucky Derby prep race featuring Bob Baffert’s Nadal (42:34 – 54:30). The Dudes also discuss the […] Read More

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Baffert’s Charlatan Draws Justify Comparisons, Makes Second Start Saturday

ARCADIA, CA – Although plenty of attention will be focused on Santa Anita’s seventh race Saturday, the Beholder Mile (G1), the eyes of the racing world will also be riveted […] Read More

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Nadal “Checks All the Boxes” According to D. Wayne Lukas

HOT SPRINGS, AR – With Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas initially in tow, Nadal galloped approximately 1 1/8 miles in his first appearance over the Oaklawn surface after […] Read More

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Gary West’s Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings: Baffert Brigade Update

This is challenging. Bob Baffert is responsible for some of the most valuable horses in the world, entrusted with nurturing their abilities and developing their talents so they reach not […] Read More

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Nadal Arrives to Oaklawn Looking to Give Baffert Seventh Rebel Win

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is No. 1 in Rebel Stakes victories, and his latest hope, Nadal, will break from post No. 1 in the […] Read More

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Field Pass, Invader Lead Field of 12 in Jeff Ruby Steaks

FLORENCE, KY – A full dozen will line up for the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) Saturday at Turfway Park in the hunt for points toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Kentucky Derby Rankings 3/11/20: Authentic Makes Major Statement

Welcome to the 2020 Kentucky Derby Rankings! Each week leading up to the race, we will provide our Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects, as well as updates with the latest […] Read More