Kentucky Derby News
Why We HATE Your Derby Pick
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 where […]
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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 […] Read More
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Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #13
1. Nyquist Derby Points/Rank: 130 points – 2nd Race Record: (7) 7-0-0 Earnings: $3,332,600 Breeding: Uncle Mo – Seeking Gabrielle Owner: Reddam Racing LLC Trainer: Doug O’Neill Last Race: Gulfstream […] Read More
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Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis: Part 1
The puzzle of handicapping the Kentucky Derby is a complex riddle wrapped inside an enigma, but the axioms that build the fundamentals of handicapping still apply in this unique race. […] Read More
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Five Kentucky Derby Horses Who Have NO CHANCE of Winning
It’s that time of year…we all are analyzing the Kentucky Derby from every angle imaginable. Everyone is trying to pick a Kentucky Derby winner, but today I’ll start with a different angle. I’m […] Read More
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Derby and Oaks News: Mor Spirit Works Five Furlongs in :59.80 Under Stevens
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 26, 2016) – Mor Spirit, runner-up to Exaggerator in the April 9 Santa Anita Derby (GI) last time out, put in his first breeze over the Churchill Downs main track […] Read More
Track Reports
Keeneland Barn Notes: Routine Morning for Nyquist, Final Breeze Scheduled for Friday
All remains well with Reddam Racing’s undefeated champion and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) favorite Nyquist on Tuesday morning, reported Jack Sisterson, assistant to trainer Doug O’Neill. About 7:40 a.m., […] Read More
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Gun Runner, Creator ‘Ideal’ in Monday Morning Breeze
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, April 25, 2016) – Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) contenders Creator and Gun Runner’s Monday morning breezes were “ideal” according to trainer Steve Asmussen, who sent both horses out […] Read More
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Shagaf, My Man Sam Record First Churchill Downs Breezes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, April 24, 2016) – The Chad Brown-trained duo of My Man Sam and Shagaf recorded their first serious preparations for the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I). My Man […] Read More
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Pletcher-Trained Eel Gives Rivals the Slip in Sharp Debut Romp; Destin Breezes in Final Derby Work
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Starlight Racing’s Eel gave his rivals the slip in the stretch to register an 11 ½-length debut victory in the seventh race at Gulfstream Park, capping a […] Read More