Classic Empire

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 […]

Kentucky Derby

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

Kentucky Derby

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

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Preview: Irish War Cry Looks to Make History From 17 Post

John Oxley’s Classic Empire, the unanimous Eclipse Award selection as 2016’s champion 2-year-old and a three-time Grade 1 winner, has been established as the 4-1 morning-line favorite in a field […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 234: Kentucky Derby 143 Preview

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the 143rd running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing, including race […] Read More

Horse Betting 101

Money Management: An Effective and Efficient Superfecta for the Kentucky Derby – Part II

In Part 1, I laid the foundation for structuring a Kentucky Derby superfecta with its $1 minimum bet and large field of 20 horses. In this installment, I’ll present potential […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

2017 Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis

Now is when the real Derby work begins. With the post-position draw complete, the pace of the 2017 Kentucky Derby can be constructed. With 20 horses stampeding out of the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

US Racing Kentucky Derby Odds and Prop Bets

At US Racing, there are over 256 different types of bets that you can place on this year’s Kentucky Derby! Get great future odds with amazing payouts on the leading Kentucky […] Read More

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 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

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