Kentucky Derby Prep Race

Candy Man Rocket Tops Mott Exacta in Sam F. Davis

OLDSMAR, FL – Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott’s barn hit the exacta when Candy Man Rocket led stablemate Nova Rags across the wire in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) […]

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Risk Taking Rallies to Take Withers

OZONE PARK, NY – Klaravich Stables’ Risk Taking rallied from off the pace to take Saturday’s $250,000 Withers Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct. Risk Taking was the 9/5 favorite as he broke from […] Read More

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Champion Essential Quality Tops 326 Early Triple Crown Nominees

LOUISVILLE, KY – Led by 2-year-old champion and two-time Grade 1 winner Essential Quality, a total of 326 3-year-old Thoroughbreds were made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown […] Read More

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Sam F. Davis Preview: Full Field Takes Aim at Derby Points

OLDSMAR, FL – The 41st running of the $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) is set for this Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. The race drew 12 solid 3-year-olds (plus […] Read More

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Withers Preview: New York’s Derby Series Continues

OZONE PARK, NY – Saturday’s $250,000 Withers Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct serves as the second of four Kentucky Derby (G1) prep events in the state of New York. The winner will […] Read More

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The Magic Mike Show 244: What We Learned (Kentucky Derby Preps)

The Magic Mike Show guys discuss last weekend’s Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race action and review what they got right & wrong on the last show’s Sam Houston Pick 4 […] Read More

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Field of Seven Probable for Withers

OZONE PARK, NY – The NYRA racing office released a list Monday of seven 3-year-olds who are probable to draw into the field for this Saturday’s $250,000 Withers Stakes (G3) […] Read More

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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Derby Excitement Building

Excitement for the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail continued building this past weekend, with great performances and thrilling finishes dotting the landscape from coast to coast. The Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep […] Read More

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Medina Spirit Refuses to Wilt in Robert B. Lewis

ARCADIA, CA – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit refused to wilt despite being challenged the length of the stretch in Saturday’s $100,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. […] Read More

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Greatest Honour Triumphant in Holy Bull

ARCADIA, CA – Courtlandt Farms homebred Greatest Honour rolled four-wide through the far turn and drew off in the stretch to triumph in Saturday’s $200,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. […] Read More