Local Hero

Kentucky Derby Update: Derby Dream Within Reach in Casse Barn

LOUISVILLE, KY – The 2-year-old champion Classic Empire and the Grade 1 Florida Derby runner-up State of Honor could bring a lifelong dream to the Mark Casse barn in the […]

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Update: McCraken Breezes Five Furlongs

LOUISVILLE, KY – Whitham Thoroughbreds’ McCraken turned in his penultimate workout for the Kentucky Derby, working five furlongs in 1:00.60 in company on a sunny Monday morning at Churchill Downs. […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Girvin Rolls on to Kentucky Derby With Win in G2 Louisiana Derby

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Much like five weeks ago in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes, Brad Grady’s Joe Sharp-trained Girvin outclassed his rivals in the 104th Grade 2, $1,000,000 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby on […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Louisiana Derby Preview: Girvin Takes on Familiar Foes

Brad Grady’s lightly-raced Girvin headlines next Saturday’s Grade 2, $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, in which he will face off against eight other sophomores in the 1 1/8-mile event on […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Joe Sharp’s Girvin Takes G2 Risen Star, Earns 50 Points Towards Kentucky Derby

NEW ORLEANS (February 25, 2017) – Brad Grady’s Joe Sharp-trained Girvin was impressive with a sharp two-length victory in Saturday’s 45th running of the Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes. Run over […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Risen Star Stakes Preview: Mo Town Makes 3-Year-Old Debut

The Grade 2 $400,000 Risen Star Stakes features a clash between a formidable Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots-based home team and a pair of potent stakes-winning invaders from each side […] Read More