Kentucky Oaks Contenders

Santa Anita Oaks Preview: Swiss Skydiver Invades Short Field

ARCADIA, CA – Midwestern invader Swiss Skydiver seeks her third consecutive graded stakes victory as she heads a field of 4 sophomore fillies going 1 1/16 miles in Saturday’s $200,000 Santa […]

Kentucky Derby

Several Star Sophomores Dot Santa Anita Park on Monday

ARCADIA, CA – Several star sophomores dotted the Santa Anita Park workout report on Monday, led by the 2019 Champion 2 Year Old Colt as well as a pair of […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Asmussen Stable Trains En Masse on Monday Morning at Oaklawn Park

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Steve Asmussen sent a total of nine horses – including seven 3-year-olds – out for timed works on Monday morning at Oaklawn Park as the Hall […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Venetian Harbor Appears at Oaklawn Park; Fantasy Next

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Richard Baltas’ graded stakes-winning filly Venetian Harbor appeared at Oaklawn Park on Friday morning, working 5 furlongs in 1:00.80 as she prepares for a start in […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Lazy Daisy Aiming for Return in Fantasy

ARCADIA, CA – Trainer Doug O’Neill confirmed that his 3-year-old filly Lazy Daisy is aiming to return to the races in the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3), scheduled on May 1 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Courtlandt Farms’ Sophomores Gaining Ground at Gulfstream

Trainer Mark Hennig and long-time owners Courtlandt Farms are loaded with sophomore stakes-caliber stock with Sonneman, Or’effice, Americanus, Kingmeister, and Maedean currently in training at Gulfstream Park. Hennig, who has […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 377: Kentucky Oaks 145 Preview and Omaha Beach Reaction

The Racing Dudes preview Friday’s 145th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) and then discuss what the scratch of Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Omaha Beach means for the […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Bellafina 2-1 Morning-Line Favorite for 145th Longines Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, KY – Kaleem Shah’s Bellafina, a three-time Grade 1 winner, has been installed as the 2-1 morning-line favorite for Friday’s 145th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) that drew a field […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 365: Fountain of Youth Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s Grade 2 Fountain of Stakes at Gulfstream Park, a pivotal 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race, then give rapid-fire selections for some of the remaining eight […] 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