Kentucky Derby
2017 Kentucky Derby Strong Ties to 2016 Saratoga
For some at Saratoga, the dream of making the Kentucky Derby starts a year prior to the first Saturday in May. For one 2017 Derby entry, Practical Joke, that dream […]
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Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Update: Malagacy and Battalion Runner out of Derby
LOUISVILLE, KY – The multiple Eclipse Award winning conditioner, Todd Fletcher, came into Derby season with many possibilities for the Run for the Roses. As the race loomed closer, his […] Read More
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Why We HATE Your Derby Pick 2017 Edition
Do you think you have your Kentucky Derby horse picked? Guess what: we hate him! If you get on Twitter, Facebook, or any horse racing message board, then you know […] Read More
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Success & Racing Experience Myth Buster
The adage has existed for decades. “A horse needs to have a strong foundation with much racing experience to win the Kentucky Derby.” Even with the paradigm shift this century […] 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
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Always Dreaming Works at Palm Beach Downs, Set to Ship to Churchill
BOYNTON BEACH, FL – Always Dreaming breezed five furlongs Friday morning at Palm Beach Downs in 1:01.56, a move that pleased trainer Todd Pletcher. “I thought it was excellent,” said […] Read More
Kentucky Derby
Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #12
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
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Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #11
1. Always Dreaming Derby Points/Rank: 100 – 6th Race Record: (5) 3-1-1 Earnings: $648,900 Breeding: Bodemeister – Above Perfection Owner: MeB Racing Stables LLC and Viola Racing Trainer: Todd Pletcher Last Race: Grade 1 Florida […] Read More
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 227: Kentucky Derby Prep Previews and Rapid-Fire
The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview Kentucky Derby prep races, the G1 Santa Anita Derby, G2 Blue Grass Stakes and G2 Wood Memorial and give rapid-fire selections for stakes races around […] Read More
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Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #10
1. McCraken Derby Points/Rank: 20 – 17th Race Record: (4) 4-0-0 Earnings: $310,848 Breeding: Ghostzapper – Ivory Empress Owner: Whitham Thoroughbreds, LLC Trainer: Ian Wilkes Last Race: Grade 3 Sam F Davis Stakes […] Read More
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