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Breaking Down the Blue Grass
The annual Keeneland Spring Meet is unique in several ways. Its short length (16 racing days in April) limits horses’ experience over the track, so unless trainers are based here, […]
Kentucky Derby
Race Recaps
Super Steed Steals G3 Southwest
HOT SPRINGS, AR – Mike Pressley’s homebred Super Steed added another chapter to his unorthodox young career on Monday when he used an extremely wide trip to propel himself to victory in the […] Read More
News
Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Ultra-Impressive 3-Year-Olds
What a weekend! Saturday provided us with non-stop racing action from coast to coast, with top class racing taking place at Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, Golden Gate, and […] Read More
Kentucky Derby News
Southwest Stakes Preview: Gray Attempt Ready for Next Test
The second of four Oaklawn Park-based Kentucky Derby prep races is set to go this Monday with the running of the Grade 3 Southwest Stakes. A field of 11 3-year-olds will […] Read More
Race Recaps
War of Will Continues to Impress in G2 Risen Star
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Gary Barber’s War of Will continued his impressive unbeaten streak on dirt surfaces after clearing away sharply in Saturday’s Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford […] Read More
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 363: Risen Star Instant Reaction and Southwest Stakes Preview
The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s day of racing, including War of Will winning the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, then preview Monday’s Grade 3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn […] Read More
Race Recaps
Anothertwistafate Crushes El Camino Real Derby
BERKELEY, CA – Peter Redekop’s Anothertwistafate took on a slew of southern California invaders and crushed them all en route to dominating Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields. Breaking […] Read More
Handicapping
Picks and Analysis for Risen Star Day at Fair Grounds
The Kentucky Derby Trail keeps rolling today at Fair Grounds with the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes. The winner of the race will earn 50 Kentucky Derby points, with the second-place finisher […] Read More
Handicapping
2019 Risen Star Picks and Wagering Guide from Fair Grounds
The first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race runs Saturday at Fair Grounds in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes. You win, and you’re in the Kentucky Derby! A full field of 14 […] Read More
Podcast
BLINKERS OFF 362: Risen Star and El Camino Real Derby Previews and Kentucky Oaks Update
The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, the first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race of the year, then preview Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real […] Read More