Gotham Stakes

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 […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 285: San Felipe Aftermath and Justify

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes digest the aftermath of Saturday’s controversial Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes from Santa Anita Park and discuss Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s Kentucky Derby hopeful Justify. […] 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

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes 2018 Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #5

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

Handicapping

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. Gunnevera 2. J Boys Echo 3. Unique Bella Read More

Kentucky Derby

J Boys Echo Earns 50 Kentucky Derby Points With G3 Gotham Upset

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Albaugh Family Stable’s J Boys Echo picked up the first stakes win of his career and earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, virtually locking down a […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Gotham Stakes Preview: El Areeb Looks to Keep Rolling

With a four-race win streak under his belt, M M G Stables’ Grade 3 Withers and Jerome hero El Areeb will look for win number 5 when he makes his […] Read More

Track Reports

Aqueduct Notes: Wood Memorial Update

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Beating the rain that fell this morning at Belmont Park, trainer Chad Brown worked a trio of his 3-year-olds at 7:40 a.m. with an eye on […] Read More