Medina Spirit

BLINKERS OFF 497: Kentucky Derby Recap, Betting Analysis, and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1), as well as take a look at how their betting and wagering strategies fared for the […]

Triple Crown

Derby Winner Medina Spirit Leads Likely Preakness Starters

BALTIMORE, MD – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit returned to the track pre-dawn Wednesday morning for the first time since winning Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), jogging a mile around Churchill Downs under exercise rider […] Read More

Handicapping

Papa Dudes Free Churchill Downs Picks for 5/7/21

With the closing of the Oaklawn Park season, I’m moving on to historic Churchill Downs for the rest of their spring/summer meet. I must confess, this is not considered to […] Read More

Triple Crown

Baffert’s Concert Tour Joins Derby Winner Medina Spirit in Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE, MD – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said Tuesday morning that the time was right for Gary and Mary West’s Concert Tour to jump onto the Triple Crown trail in […] Read More

Uncategorized

2021 Kentucky Derby Recap: Trip Notes and Analysis

It’s time to wrap up a memorable 147th Kentucky Derby that saw Bob Baffert’s Medina Spirit hold off a late charge from the Brad Cox trained Mandaloun in a dramatic […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Stars Come Out at Churchill Downs

The fans were back in full force at Churchill Downs this week, which was wonderful to see, as well as an amazing experience being there in person. As far as […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Medina Spirit Gives Baffert 7th Kentucky Derby Win

LOUISVILLE, KY – Medina Spirit fought back after briefly relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun in the stretch to post a half-length to win the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) presented […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 496: Kentucky Derby 147 Instant Reaction

The Racing Dudes give their instant reaction to Saturday’s 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) presented by Woodford Reserve live from Louisville, KY. Featuring your resident Racing […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Preview: Essential Quality Aims to Stay Perfect

LOUISVILLE, KY – Doesn’t it feel nice getting back to normal? While race officials did the best they could under enormous scrutiny last year, the Kentucky Derby (G1) isn’t the […] Read More

News

Essential Quality Draws Post 14, Named 2/1 Favorite for Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY – Godolphin homebred Essential Quality drew post 14 and was named the 2/1 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. The undefeated […] Read More