Midnight Bourbon

Midnight Bourbon Confirmed for Preakness, Irad Ortiz Jr. to Ride

BALTIMORE, MD – Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen confirmed Thursday morning that Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Midnight Bourbon will run in the 146th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 15. Asmussen, via […]

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

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

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

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

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 495: Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Previews

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) and Friday’s $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Then the Dudes take a closer look at some […] 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

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 493: Kentucky Derby Fan Forum

The Racing Dudes open up the fan forum and answer the burning questions surrounding the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1). In this episode you’ll find:14:55 Overhyped horses […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Why We HATE Your Kentucky Derby Pick – 2021 Edition

Do you have your Kentucky Derby (G1) horse picked? Guess what: we hate him! If you get on Twitter, Facebook, or any horse racing message board, then you know where […] Read More