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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 stretch run. The big upset…

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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 by Woodford Reserve before a crowd of 51,838. This was Bob Baffert’s record setting 7th Kentucky Derby win and 4th… Read More

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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 same when it’s not on the first Saturday in May, but we’re back on schedule in 2021! The major storyline… Read More

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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 Brad Cox trainee will attempt to join Street Sense and Nyquist as the third Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) champion to… Read More

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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 this is going. Every handicapper is in the process of telling you why your horse can’t win the Kentucky Derby.… Read More

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O Besos Could Join Rare Company with Kentucky Derby Win

If he wins the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 1, O Besos and his sire Orb could join rare company as just the 13th set of fathers and sons to conquer the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. Like Father, Like Son Like father, like son, we say, because… Read More

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Midnight Bourbon Drills Bullet Work at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY – On a brisk Monday morning in Louisville, Winchell Thorougbreds’ multiple graded stakes-placed colt Midnight Bourbon continued his serious preparation for the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) with a swift 5-furlong move in :59.80, the fastest of 13 horses at the distance. Trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, Midnight… Read More

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Essential Quality Morning Line Favorite For Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5

LOUISVILLE, KY – Undefeated Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) champion Essential Quality is the morning line favorite for the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) Pool 5. KDFW Pool 5 is the final round of $2 Win and Exacta wagering on possible entrants for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The three-day wagering event… Read More

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Hot Rod Charlie Wires Louisiana Derby

NEW ORLEANS, LA – West coast invader Hot Rod Charlie took it to the locals early and never relented in a gate-to-wire effort to win Saturday’s $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds. Hot Rod Charlie broke alertly from post 5 under Joel Rosario and went straight to the… Read More

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Louisiana Derby Preview: Final Prep On The Bayou

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The year’s biggest race on the Bayou is set for this Saturday’s 108th running of the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds. Expect a strong battle from a field of eight promising 3-year-olds that includes the Lecomte Stakes (G3) winner Midnight Bourbon and the Risen… Read More