Kentucky Derby News
Why Justify Won the Kentucky Derby
Each Kentucky Derby unfolds in its own unique way. We may try to compare Derbies of yesteryear to those of the present day, but each has its own idiosyncratic attributes. […]
Belmont Stakes
Fantasy Horse Racing
Racing Dudes Fantasy League Update: Justify Rolls in the Derby
The 144th Kentucky Derby is in the books, and with it, the fantasy league has had movement in the standings. Team Welch is now a prime contender to win after […] Read More
Kentucky Derby News
2018 Kentucky Derby Recap: Trip Notes and Analysis
Let’s put a bow on an incredible running of the 144th Kentucky Derby. Justify will head to Pimlico with a big shot to win once again, while several other horses […] Read More
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 301: Kentucky Derby 144 Recap Instant Reaction
The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes are joined by Saratoga Slim live from Churchill Downs to recap Justify winning the 144th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. […] Read More
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 296: Dudes’ Triple Crown Fantasy League Final Claims
The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes conduct the final claiming period in the 2018 Dudes’ Triple Crown Fantasy League featuring Jon White, Saratoga Slim, Curtis “Magic” Kalleward, Ryan Stillman, and Dan the […] Read More
Triple Crown
Good Magic Heads 2018 Triple Crown Nominees
LOUISVILLE, KY – e Five Thoroughbreds and Stonestreet Stables’ Good Magic, the champion 2-year-old male of 2017 and winner of the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, heads an international roster of 360 3-year-olds eligible to […] Read More
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 271: Best and Worst Picks of 2017
The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes take a look back at some of the best and worst handicapping calls of the 2017 racing season. Rapid-Fire Music: High Rule – Control Blinkers Off […] Read More
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 270: 5th Annual Dudes’ Triple Crown Fantasy Draft
The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes conduct the 5th Annual Dudes’ Triple Crown Fantasy Draft for the upcoming 2018 Triple Crown racing season featuring Jon White, Saratoga Slim, and more. (Draft music […] Read More
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 242: Triple Crown Recap, Summer Preview, and Rapid-Fire
The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes recap the 2017 Triple Crown season including Tapwrit’s win in the 149th Belmont Stakes, preview what’s to come this summer, and give rapid-fire selections for stakes races […] Read More
Belmont Stakes News
Tapwrit Cruises Past Favored Irish War Cry to Win G1 Belmont Stakes
ELMONT, NY – Tapwrit handed trainer Todd Pletcher his third career victory in the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes, taking aim on front-running favorite Irish War Cry at the […] Read More