Classic Empire

BLINKERS OFF 218: Sam F. Davis and Gulfstream Park Turf Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview Kentucky Derby prep race, the G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes from Tampa Bay Downs as well as the G1 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap and give […]

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #2

1. McCraken Derby Points/Rank: 10 – 11th Race Record: (3) 3-0-0 Earnings: $190,848 Breeding: Ghostzapper – Ivory Empress Owner: Whitham Thoroughbreds, LLC Trainer: Ian Wilkes Last Race: Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Irish War Cry Dominates G2 Holy Bull, Eclipse Champion Classic Empire Third

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Isabella de Tomaso’s Irish War Cry remained undefeated in three starts with a dominating front-running victory in Saturday’s $350,000 Lambholm South Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 217: Kentucky Derby Preps, Pegasus World Cup Recap and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview three Kentucky Derby preps from Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park, recap the Pegasus World Cup and give rapid-fire selections for stakes races around […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Holy Bull Stakes Preview: Classic Empire Makes 3 Year Old Debut

The reigning 2 Year Old Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby single betting interest favorite Classic Empire is slated to make his 3-year-old debut in Saturday’s $350,000 Lambholm South […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Classic Empire Makes 3-Year-Old Debut in Saturday’s G3 Holy Bull

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – John Oxley’s Classic Empire is slated to make his 3-year-old debut in Saturday’s $350,000 Lambholm South Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park, fresh off being honored […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #1

1. Classic Empire Derby Points/Rank: 30 – 1st Race Record: (5) 4-0-0 Earnings: $1,485,920 Breeding: Pioneer of the Nile – Sambuca Classica Owner: John Oxley Trainer: Mark Casse Last Race: Grade 1 Breeders Cup Juvenile Stakes at Santa […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Classic Empire Takes Next Step Toward Running in G2 Holy Bull

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Classic Empire, the winner of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and heavy favorite to earn the 2-year-old male championship title, took another significant step Monday morning […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

‘Super’ Work Puts Classic Empire Back on Track for Holy Bull

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Classic Empire got back on track for the Feb. 4 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park Sunday, pleasing trainer Mark Casse during a half-mile work at Palm Meadows Training Center. […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Top 20 Kentucky Derby Point Earners Heading Into 2017…Who Makes the Gate?

We know who the Top 20 ranked Kentucky Derby point earners are now, but who from this list will actually make the starting gate on the first Saturday in May. […] Read More