D Wayne Lukas

Preakness Stakes 143 Update: Bob Baffert Discusses Justify

Get the latest updates on Preakness Stakes 143 at Pimlico including Kentucky Derby winner Justify training at Churchill Downs Monday, Bob Baffert discussing Kentucky Derby winner Justify, Hall of Fame Trainer D. Wayne Lukas […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 302: Kentucky Derby Wrap-Up, Preakness Probables, and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes officially wrap up Kentucky Derby 144, give a Racing Dudes Fantasy League update, preview the probable field for next weekend’s 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes, […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Preview: Will the Curse be Lifted?

After months of anticipation, it’s finally Kentucky Derby time! The 1 1/4-mile event will kick off the Triple Crown series as the centerpiece of Saturday’s 14-race program and will go […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

2018 Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis & Picks

“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” is analyzed and prognosticated for thousands of hours. With 20 horses breaking from the Kentucky Derby starting gate each year, the possible permutations […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Five Kentucky Derby Horses That Have NO CHANCE of Winning

It’s that time of year when we’re all analyzing the Kentucky Derby from every angle imaginable. While everyone else is trying to pick a winner, I’ll start with a different angle. […] Read More

Race Recaps

Warrior’s Club Upsets G3 Commonwealth

LEXINGTON, KY – Churchill Downs Racing Club’s Warrior’s Club made his plethora of owners joyous with his late move in the stretch to upset the field in Saturday’s Grade 3, $250,000 Commonwealth Stakes […] Read More

Race Previews

Louisiana Derby Preview: My Boy Jack Looks to Prove Himself on a Fast Track

A field of 10 Kentucky Derby hopefuls will take flight in the 105th running of the Grade 2, $1 million Louisiana Derby, scheduled as the 11th race on a 14-race […] Read More

Race Previews

Rebel Stakes Preview: Heavy Hitters Invade Oaklawn Park

The Road to the 2018 Kentucky Derby pushes on this weekend with the Grade 2, $900,000 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Last week, the entire racing world got a big […] Read More

News

Lukas Goes ‘Old School’ in Sporting Chance Work

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas went old school Monday morning at Oaklawn, working Grade 1 winner Sporting Chance a mile in preparation for the Grade 2, $900,000 […] Read More

Profiles

A Sporting Chance

On a rainy day similar to the last few, the horses settle in for the evening on the back side at Oaklawn Park. Approximately 1,500 horses call this place home […] Read More