Lewis Bay

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 […]

Podcast

Blinkers Off 179: Kentucky Oaks Preview and Rapid-Fire Selections

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] 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

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 […] 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 […] Read More

News

Road to the Kentucky Oaks Point Standings

The “Road to the Kentucky Oaks” is a 30-race series that awards points to the Top 4 finishers in each race. The Top 14 point earners nominated to the Longines […] Read More

Track Reports

Aqueduct Notes: Outwork in Good Order Following G1 Wood Victory, Derby Next

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Trainer Todd Pletcher reported this morning that Repole Stable’s Outwork, winner of Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Wood Memorial, returned from his efforts in fine fettle […] Read More

News

Lewis Bay Scores in G2 Gazelle, Earns Trip to Kentucky Oaks

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Under a confident ride from Irad Ortiz, Jr., favored Lewis Bay took over from stablemate Clair de Lune on the turn and went onto an easy […] Read More