Horse racing

Axelrod Nips Trigger Warning in G3 Indiana Derby

SHELBYVILLE, IN – Slam Dunk Racing’s Axelrod battled hard the length of the stretch and got up just in time to nip Trigger Warning by a head at the wire in Saturday’s Grade 3, […]

Race Recaps

Talk Veuve to Me Romps in G3 Indiana Oaks

SHELBYVILLE, IN – The heavily-favored Talk Veuve to Me ran Saturday like a horse at 1-9 odds should, cruising with ease to score big in the Grade 3, $200,000 Indiana Oaks at Indiana […] Read More

Race Recaps

Elate Returns With a Roar in G2 Delaware Handicap

WILMINGTON, DE – Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider’s homebred Elate returned to racing on Saturday with a resounding roar, romping home stylishly in her 2018 debut to take the Grade 2, $750,000 […] Read More

Race Recaps

Once On Whiskey Up In Time In G3 Los Alamitos Derby

CYPRESS, CA – Trainer Bob Baffert won his third Grade 3, $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby on Saturday, but not with the horse many expected, when Once On Whiskey headed Draft Pick at the […] Read More

Race Recaps

Voodoo Song Wires $150,000 Forbidden Apple

ELMONT, NY – Barry K. Schwartz’s Voodoo Song found himself on the lead early and refused to give it up late to wire the field in Saturday’s $150,000 Forbidden Apple Stakes at […] Read More

Race Recaps

Golden Brown Makes the Grade in G3 Kent

WILMINGTON, DE – Trainer Patrick McBurney’s Golden Brown made his graded stakes debut a winning one on Saturday, using a drifting leader in mid-stretch to his advantage and passing several affected foes en […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 317: Justify Setback Reaction and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes discuss the latest news on Triple Crown winner Justify and what his recent setback means for his future, then give rapid-fire selections for some of the […] Read More

Race Previews

Indiana Derby Preview: King Zachary Ships in as Heavy Favorite

The Grade 3, $500,000 Indiana Derby has drawn a field of nine, with the Dale Romans-trained King Zachary installed as the heavy 6-5 morning line favorite. The Derby is the highlight of […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 7/11/18: Diversify Shakes Up Older Male Division

Welcome to the 2018 Divisional Rankings! Each week for the rest of the year, we will rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a […] Read More

Saratoga

Asmussen Primed for Saratoga in Multiple Divisions

Last year, Hall-of-Fame trainer Steve Asmussen arrived at Saratoga in late June with one of the best horses in training. Coming off of a win in the Grade 1 Stephen […] Read More