Nadal

Nadal “Checks All the Boxes” According to D. Wayne Lukas

HOT SPRINGS, AR – With Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas initially in tow, Nadal galloped approximately 1 1/8 miles in his first appearance over the Oaklawn surface after […]

Kentucky Derby

Gary West’s Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings: Baffert Brigade Update

This is challenging. Bob Baffert is responsible for some of the most valuable horses in the world, entrusted with nurturing their abilities and developing their talents so they reach not […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Nadal Arrives to Oaklawn Looking to Give Baffert Seventh Rebel Win

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is No. 1 in Rebel Stakes victories, and his latest hope, Nadal, will break from post No. 1 in the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Kentucky Derby Rankings 3/11/20: Authentic Makes Major Statement

Welcome to the 2020 Kentucky Derby Rankings! Each week leading up to the race, we will provide our Top 20 Kentucky Derby Prospects, as well as updates with the latest […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2020 Rebel Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks Presale

Bob Baffert’s Nadal looks to stretch out for the first time and secure his spot atop the 2020 Kentucky Derby rankings in Saturday’s $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

‘All Others’ 4-1 Favorite, Authentic 6-1 Second Choice in Kentucky Derby Future Wager

LOUISVILLE, KY – Eight weeks in advance of the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), the pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3-Year-Olds” closed as the 4-1 favorite […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Holy Bull Winner Tiz the Law Made 8-1 Early Individual Favorite in Pool 3 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager

LOUISVILLE, KY – Sackatoga Stable’s $250,000 Holy Bull (G3) winner Tiz the Law, who has been the talk of the Road to the Kentucky Derby since his brilliant victory in the $500,000 Champagne Stakes […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 427: Midseason Fantasy Awards and Oaklawn Pick 4

With Jared on Vacation, special guest Ryan Stillman and Aaron hand out the Midseason Fantasy League Awards, while talking all things Kentucky Derby (17:50 – 43:50). Then the guys handicap […] Read More

Handicapping

Baffert Has New Derby Hopeful in Charlatan

ARCADIA, CA – How deep is Bob Baffert’s Derby bench? There’s no telling, as his unraced Charlatan, an imposing chestnut colt by Speightstown, blew away his competition by 5 ¾ […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 426: Risen Star Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview both runnings of Saturday’s Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course featuring Enforceable and Anneau d’Or (23:19 – 42:59). Then the Dudes give rapid-fire […] Read More