Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby Update: Derby Dream Within Reach in Casse Barn LOUISVILLE, KY – The 2-year-old champion Classic Empire and the Grade 1 Florida Derby runner-up State of Honor could bring a lifelong dream to the Mark Casse barn in the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented…
Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby Update: McCraken Breezes Five Furlongs LOUISVILLE, KY – Whitham Thoroughbreds’ McCraken turned in his penultimate workout for the Kentucky Derby, working five furlongs in 1:00.60 in company on a sunny Monday morning at Churchill Downs. With regular rider Brian Hernandez, Jr., aboard, McCraken came on the track at 8:30 during the special training window for… Read More
Kentucky Derby Legendary Bloodstock Agent, Clocker Offers Insight to Kentucky Derby 142 Workouts LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, May 6, 2016) – Gary Young has been clocking horses for more than 35 years and the past week he has been at Churchill Downs observing this year’s crop of contenders for the 142nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI). A year ago, the Southern California-based private clocker and bloodstock… Read More
Kentucky Derby Derby & Oaks News: Mor Spirit Works for Baffert LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 2, 2016) – Three Kentucky Derby hopefuls put in their final works for Saturday’s $2 million Run for the Roses with breezes over a fast track Monday morning. Trainer Steve Asmussen worked Louisiana Derby (GII) winner Gun Runner and Arkansas Derby (GI) winner Creator with trainer Bob Baffert working Santa Anita… Read More
Kentucky Derby Undefeated Nyquist Makes First Appearance on Track at Churchill Downs LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 1, 2016) – Reddam Racing’s likely Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) favorite Nyquist got his first feel for Churchill Downs Sunday morning at 8:30 when he jogged once around the big oval under exercise rider Jonny Garcia. He appeared to handle it just the way he’s handled… Read More
Kentucky Derby Derby and Oaks News: Exaggerator, Brody’s Cause Post Five-Furlong Drills for Derby 142 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, April 30, 2016) – As a little drizzle began to fall, major Kentucky Derby contenders Exaggerator and Brody’s Cause turned in five-furlong works to complete their major preparation for next Saturday’s $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI). Big Chief Racing, Head of Plains Partners and Rocker O Ranch’s Santa… Read More
Kentucky Derby Nyquist Turns in Final Kentucky Derby Work on Keeneland’s Closing Day At 12:15 p.m. on Friday, 50 minutes before the start of the closing-day card of Keeneland’s 2016 Spring Meet, several thousand fans who arrived early crowded along the rail to watch Reddam Racing’s undefeated champion and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) favorite Nyquist turn in his final work for the… Read More
Kentucky Derby Thirteen Horses Work Toward Kentucky Derby 142, Five for Kentucky Oaks LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 29, 2016) – For those wanting to get a line on contenders for this year’s Kentucky Derby plus enjoy a mild, sun-splashed Kentucky morning, Churchill Downs was the place Friday. Thirteen horses under consideration for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) worked over… Read More
Kentucky Derby 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 and continuing into Saturday, the rush to get in final breezes for the 142nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI)… Read More
Kentucky Derby 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 most recent start, worked three furlongs in :37.40 with blinkers on over a track labeled fast during the 8:30-8:45 a.m.… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 274: What We Learned (Preakness Weekend) The Magic Mike Show guys review and discuss their good… Read More
INSTANT REACTION: Rombauer Wins Preakness 146 Join the Racing Dudes team for an instant reaction recap… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 498: Preakness Stakes Preview and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $1 million Preakness Stakes (G1)… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 273: Preakness Day Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their picks… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 272: Derby Fallout and Preakness Lookahead Mike Somich is joined by Aaron Halterman and Jared Welch… Read More
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Preakness Winner Rombauer Arrives at Belmont Park ELMONT, NY – John and Diane Fradkin homebred colt Rombauer,… Read More
France Go de Ina Ships to Belmont Yuji Inaida’s France Go de Ina, trained by Hideyuki Mori,… Read More
