Essential Quality

Fantasy League Update: Paul Takes Lead with Medina Spirit Derby Upset

Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will […]

Triple Crown

Baffert’s Concert Tour Joins Derby Winner Medina Spirit in Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE, MD – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said Tuesday morning that the time was right for Gary and Mary West’s Concert Tour to jump onto the Triple Crown trail in […] Read More

Uncategorized

2021 Kentucky Derby Recap: Trip Notes and Analysis

It’s time to wrap up a memorable 147th Kentucky Derby that saw Bob Baffert’s Medina Spirit hold off a late charge from the Brad Cox trained Mandaloun in a dramatic […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Medina Spirit Gives Baffert 7th Kentucky Derby Win

LOUISVILLE, KY – Medina Spirit fought back after briefly relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun in the stretch to post a half-length to win the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) presented […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 496: Kentucky Derby 147 Instant Reaction

The Racing Dudes give their instant reaction to Saturday’s 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) presented by Woodford Reserve live from Louisville, KY. Featuring your resident Racing […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Preview: Essential Quality Aims to Stay Perfect

LOUISVILLE, KY – Doesn’t it feel nice getting back to normal? While race officials did the best they could under enormous scrutiny last year, the Kentucky Derby (G1) isn’t the […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 495: Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Previews

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) and Friday’s $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Then the Dudes take a closer look at some […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

McIngvale Placing $2M Derby Bet at Churchill Downs to Maximize Money Going to Horsemen, Track

LOUISVILLE, KY – Jim McIngvale, the colorful Houston furniture magnate and horse owner known as “Mattress Mac,” will make the largest wager in Kentucky Derby (G1) history Saturday on unbeaten […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 494: Jon White Kentucky Derby 147 Interview

The Racing Dudes interview Jon White, Santa Anita and Del Mar morning line oddsmaker and long-time horse racing journeyman, who gives his thoughts on the upcoming 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1), […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

2021 Kentucky Derby Post Position Trends and Analysis

Post position is important in every race, but in the Kentucky Derby (G1), it’s magnified. With a full field of horses loading into the 2021 Kentucky Derby gate, post position analysis […] Read More