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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 […]

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Derby Winner Nyquist Heading to Pimlico Monday, Update on Derby Field

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 8, 2016) – Trainer Doug O’Neill was at Barn 41 shortly after 5 a.m. to give a check on his Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist Sunday and the readout was […] Read More

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Nyquist Wins 142nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 7, 2016) – Reddam Racing’s Nyquist took the lead from Gun Runner in the upper stretch, opened a daylight margin and had more than enough to hold […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis: Part 3

The final piece of the 2016 Kentucky Derby pace puzzle has come together with the post-position draw now complete. The post positions are of utmost importance in charting out how […] Read More

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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

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Why We HATE Your Derby Pick

Do you think you have your Kentucky Derby horse picked? Guess what we hate him! If you get on Twitter, Facebook or any horse racing message board then you know where […] Read More

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Derby and Oaks News: UAE Derby Winner Lani Puts in 3-Furlong Breeze

UAE DERBY WINNER LANI PUTS IN 3-FURLONG BREEZE; VENUS VALENTINE WORKS HALF-MILE FOR OAKS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 27, 2016) – Koji Maeda’s Lani, winner of the UAE Derby (Group II) in his […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #13

1. Nyquist Derby Points/Rank: 130 points – 2nd Race Record: (7) 7-0-0 Earnings: $3,332,600 Breeding: Uncle Mo – Seeking Gabrielle Owner: Reddam Racing LLC Trainer: Doug O’Neill Last Race: Gulfstream […] Read More

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Derby and Oaks News: Mor Spirit Works Five Furlongs in :59.80 Under Stevens

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 26, 2016) – Mor Spirit, runner-up to Exaggerator in the April 9 Santa Anita Derby (GI) last time out, put in his first breeze over the Churchill Downs main track […] Read More

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Gun Runner, Creator ‘Ideal’ in Monday Morning Breeze

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, April 25, 2016) – Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) contenders Creator and Gun Runner’s Monday morning breezes were “ideal” according to trainer Steve Asmussen, who sent both horses out […] Read More