Mike Smith

Ax Man Chops Through Fog, Takes $100,000 Sir Barton

BALTIMORE, MD – Patti & Hal Earnhardt’s homebred Ax Man fought off sloppy conditions and chopped through a dense foggy atmosphere to whistle home clearly the best in Saturday’s $100,000 LARC Sir Barton […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 304: Preakness Stakes 143 Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the 143rd running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes, discuss the chances of Kentucky Derby winner Justify to continue his bid for a Triple Crown, then […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 303: Getting 300-1 on Justify to Win the Kentucky Derby

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes interview Nick Cosato, founder of the Slam Dunk Racing partnership and the man responsible for the epic 300-1 future wager on Justify to win the Kentucky […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 302: Kentucky Derby Wrap-Up, Preakness Probables, and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes officially wrap up Kentucky Derby 144, give a Racing Dudes Fantasy League update, preview the probable field for next weekend’s 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes, […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Why Justify Won the Kentucky Derby

Each Kentucky Derby unfolds in its own unique way. We may try to compare Derbies of yesteryear to those of the present day, but each has its own idiosyncratic attributes. […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Justifiably Brilliant

Kentucky Derby 144 is in the books, one we’ll never forget. After over three inches of rain pounded Louisville during Churchill Down’s Saturday card, it was Justify taking home the […] Read More

Race Recaps

Justify Wins 144th Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY – The 136-year wait is over. Justify put forth a resounding effort to win the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. In doing so, Justify became the […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 301: Kentucky Derby 144 Recap Instant Reaction

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes are joined by Saratoga Slim live from Churchill Downs to recap Justify winning the 144th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Kentucky Oaks Preview: Big Favorites Draw Outside Posts

A full field of 14 3-year-old fillies are set to battle in the 144th running of the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks. As always, the Kentucky Oaks will be contested the […] Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 299: Kentucky Derby 144 Preview

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the 144th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing, including race […] Read More