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Kentucky Derby Contender: Free Drop Billy

Free Drop Billy is a very intriguing horse for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Currently 15th in the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard with 44, he’s guaranteed […]

Kentucky Derby

Why We HATE Your Derby Pick 2018 Edition

It’s that time of year once again! Do you think you have your Kentucky Derby horse picked? Guess what: we hate him! If you get on Twitter, Facebook, or any […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes 2018 Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #12

Welcome to the 2018 Kentucky Derby Rankings! Each week leading up to the race, we will provide our Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects, as well as updates with the latest […] 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

Vino Rosso Finally Scores Big In G2 Wood Memorial

SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Vino Rosso finally delivered on the strong promise he’d shown during his young career, scoring his first stakes victory in Saturday’s Grade […] Read More

Race Previews

Wood Memorial Preview: Final Chance for Derby Points in New York

The Grade 2 Wood Memorial has drawn a field of nine for the final stop in New York on the Road to the 2018 Kentucky Derby. The Wood offers 170 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Derby Trail Tracker: The Big Two Heat Up Pace

The action on the Kentucky Derby Trail was fast and furious over a half-hour’s time last Saturday. I think that the Santa Anita stewards’ decision in the Grade 2 San Felipe […] Read More

Race Recaps

Enticed Walks Home Victorious In G3 Gotham

SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY – Godolphin Racing’s homebred Enticed took the lead with a powerful sweep through the far turn, then walked home the final furlong en route to victory in Saturday’s Grade […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 284: Kentucky Derby Prep Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview three Kentucky Derby prep races – the Grade 3, $300,000 Gotham Stakes from Aqueduct, the Grade 2, $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby from Tampa Bay Downs, […] Read More

Race Previews

Gotham Stakes Preview: Field of Nine Set for One Turn Mile

History will be made Saturday at Aqueduct when nine horses spring from the gate in the Grade 3, $300,000 Gotham Stakes. For the first time ever in the Kentucky Derby […] Read More