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Derby & Oaks News: Brisk, Damp Morning Greets Kentucky Derby Hopefuls

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, May 5, 2016) – Temperatures are forecast to be in the low 80s under sunny skies Saturday afternoon for Kentucky Derby 142, but Thursday morning’s conditions were nowhere […]

News

2016 Kentucky Oaks Preview: Rachel’s Valentina Looks to Make Momma Proud

Likely Winners #11 Rachel’s Valentina – Several qualities made me land on her, but lets start with the most basic one which is the simple fact she holds a win […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Derby & Oaks News: Lani Works Five Furlongs; Danzing Candy, Trojan Nation First Trips Over Churchill Downs Track

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 3, 2016) – With trainer Mikio Matsunaga looking on, Koji Maeda’s Lani worked five furlongs in 1:01 over a fast track after the renovation break Tuesday morning. The move […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Rachel’s Valentina 7-2 Morning-Line Favorite in $1 Million Longines Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 2, 2016) – The 1-2 finishers from last month’s Ashland Stakes (GI) at Keeneland, Ashbrook Farm’s Weep No More and Stonestreet Stables’ Rachel’s Valentina, sporting family ties to the Kentucky […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Read More

Track Reports

Keeneland Barn Notes: Nyquist Jogs Training Track Before Final Derby Work Friday

NYQUIST JOGS ON TRAINING TRACK DAY BEFORE FINAL DERBY WORK On the eve of his final work before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) on May 7 at […] 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

Track Reports

Keeneland Barn Notes: Kentucky Derby Favorite Nyquist Works Five Furlongs in 1:01.80

Reddam Racing’s Nyquist, the favorite for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), continued his preparations for the 142nd Run for the Roses by working five furlongs in 1:01.80 […] Read More