Destin

Belmont Park Notes: Destin, Stradivari Wrap up G1 Belmont Preparations

ELMONT, N.Y. – Beating the light rain that began to fall at Belmont Park Friday morning, Todd Pletcher worked both his Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes hopefuls, Destin and […]

Belmont Stakes

Belmont Park Notes: Destin Breezes; Pletcher Could Have Four Met Mile Starters

ELMONT, N.Y. – Destin, who is being pointed to the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on June 11, breezed five furlongs in 1:01.85 on the Belmont Park training track […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

Exaggerator, Nyquist Look to Rematch in 148th Belmont Stakes

BALTIMORE – Preakness winner Exaggerator and Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist are heading to Belmont Park to renew their rivalry in the 148th running of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont […] Read More

Handicapping

Kentucky Derby Trip Notes and Analysis

1. Nyquist – Perfect trip for him as expected breaking from the middle of the pack and having good early speed. Basically was able to use his speed to get […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Ode to Kentucky Derby 142

You’ve heard all the break downs of the Kentucky Derby…now how about an ode! Our friend @DerbyTalk has come up with this clever Ode to Kentucky Derby 142. Here it […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Derby & Oaks News: Mor Spirit Works for Baffert

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 2, 2016) – Three Kentucky Derby hopefuls put in their final works for Saturday’s $2 million Run for the Roses with breezes over a fast track Monday […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Undefeated Nyquist Makes First Appearance on Track at Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 1, 2016) – Reddam Racing’s likely Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) favorite Nyquist got his first feel for Churchill Downs Sunday morning at 8:30 when he jogged […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Derby and Oaks News: Exaggerator, Brody’s Cause Post Five-Furlong Drills for Derby 142

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, April 30, 2016) – As a little drizzle began to fall, major Kentucky Derby contenders Exaggerator and Brody’s Cause turned in five-furlong works to complete their major preparation for next Saturday’s $2 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Thirteen Horses Work Toward Kentucky Derby 142, Five for Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 29, 2016) – For those wanting to get a line on contenders for this year’s Kentucky Derby plus enjoy a mild, sun-splashed Kentucky morning, Churchill Downs was […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Derby and Oaks News: Big Derby Work Day Friday, Rachel’s Valentina Works for Oaks

BIG DERBY WORK DAY SHAPING UP FOR FRIDAY; RACHEL’S VALENTINA, MO D’AMOUR, PAOLA QUEEN BREEZE FOR OAKS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 28, 2016) – With rain expected to start late Friday night […] Read More