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BLINKERS OFF 234: Kentucky Derby 143 Preview

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the 143rd running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing, including race […]

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2017 Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis

Now is when the real Derby work begins. With the post-position draw complete, the pace of the 2017 Kentucky Derby can be constructed. With 20 horses stampeding out of the […] Read More

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US Racing Kentucky Derby Odds and Prop Bets

At US Racing, there are over 256 different types of bets that you can place on this year’s Kentucky Derby! Get great future odds with amazing payouts on the leading Kentucky […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Update: McCraken, Fast and Accurate Work

LOUISVILLE, KY – Whitham Thoroughbreds’ McCraken worked five furlongs in 1:00.80 and Kendall Hansen, Skychai Racing, and Bode Miller’s Fast and Accurate worked five furlongs in 1:01.20 in company for the […] Read More

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Irish War Cry ‘Perfect’ in Only Pre-Derby Work Sunday at Fair Hill

LAUREL, MD – Calling it “perfect,” trainer Graham Motion gave multiple Grade 2 winner Irish War Cry his only work before the May 6 Kentucky Derby on Sunday at the […] Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 232: 2nd Annual Jon White Interview

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes bring back Jon White, Santa Anita odds-maker and long-time horse racing journeyman, who gives his thoughts on the upcoming Kentucky Derby and Oaks. Blinkers Off provides […] Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 231: Saratoga Slim and Graham Motion Interviews

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes interview racingdudes.com Senior Editor and resident madman Saratoga Slim about his thoughts on the upcoming Kentucky Derby, as well as interview Graham Motion, trainer of Kentucky […] Read More

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Why We HATE Your Derby Pick 2017 Edition

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 […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Success & Racing Experience Myth Buster

The adage has existed for decades. “A horse needs to have a strong foundation with much racing experience to win the Kentucky Derby.” Even with the paradigm shift this century […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #13

1. Classic Empire Derby Points/Rank: 132 – 2nd Race Record: (7) 5-0-1 Earnings: $2,120,220 Breeding: Pioneerof the Nile – Sambuca Classica Owner: John Oxley Trainer: Mark Casse Last Race: Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, Finished 1st […] Read More