Outwork

Belmont Park Notes: World Traveler Tepin Makes Stopover at Belmont

ELMONT, N.Y. – Royal Ascot heroine Tepin brought a little extra star power to New York this weekend as the Group 1 Queen Anne winner scheduled in a short stop on her world tour at…

Kentucky Derby

Derby Winner Nyquist Heading to Pimlico Monday, Update on Derby Field

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 8, 2016) – Trainer Doug O’Neill was at Barn 41 shortly after 5 a.m. to give a check on his Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist Sunday and the readout was a good one. “He’s doing great,” O’Neill said. “He had his head out over the webbing, looking bright eyed. He… Read More

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Ode to Kentucky Derby 142

You’ve heard all the break downs of the Kentucky Derby…now how about an ode! Our friend @DerbyTalk has come up with this clever Ode to Kentucky Derby 142. Here it is: On the sports front, we have Suddenbreakingnews related to hockey. Detroit Red Wings star right-winger Gustav Nyquist and his… Read More

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Derby & Oaks News: Mor Spirit Works for Baffert

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 2, 2016) – Three Kentucky Derby hopefuls put in their final works for Saturday’s $2 million Run for the Roses with breezes over a fast track Monday morning. Trainer Steve Asmussen worked Louisiana Derby (GII) winner Gun Runner and Arkansas Derby (GI) winner Creator with trainer Bob Baffert working Santa Anita… Read More

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Undefeated Nyquist Makes First Appearance on Track at Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 1, 2016) – Reddam Racing’s likely Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) favorite Nyquist got his first feel for Churchill Downs Sunday morning at 8:30 when he jogged once around the big oval under exercise rider Jonny Garcia. He appeared to handle it just the way he’s handled… Read More

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Derby and Oaks News: Exaggerator, Brody’s Cause Post Five-Furlong Drills for Derby 142

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, April 30, 2016) – As a little drizzle began to fall, major Kentucky Derby contenders Exaggerator and Brody’s Cause turned in five-furlong works to complete their major preparation for next Saturday’s $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI). Big Chief Racing, Head of Plains Partners and Rocker O Ranch’s Santa… Read More

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Thirteen Horses Work Toward Kentucky Derby 142, Five for Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 29, 2016) – For those wanting to get a line on contenders for this year’s Kentucky Derby plus enjoy a mild, sun-splashed Kentucky morning, Churchill Downs was the place Friday. Thirteen horses under consideration for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) worked over… Read More

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Derby and Oaks News: Big Derby Work Day Friday, Rachel’s Valentina Works for Oaks

BIG DERBY WORK DAY SHAPING UP FOR FRIDAY; RACHEL’S VALENTINA, MO D’AMOUR, PAOLA QUEEN BREEZE FOR OAKS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 28, 2016) – With rain expected to start late Friday night and continuing into Saturday, the rush to get in final breezes for the 142nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI)… Read More

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Derby and Oaks News: UAE Derby Winner Lani Puts in 3-Furlong Breeze

UAE DERBY WINNER LANI PUTS IN 3-FURLONG BREEZE; VENUS VALENTINE WORKS HALF-MILE FOR OAKS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 27, 2016) – Koji Maeda’s Lani, winner of the UAE Derby (Group II) in his most recent start, worked three furlongs in :37.40 with blinkers on over a track labeled fast during the 8:30-8:45 a.m.… Read More

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Derby and Oaks News: Mor Spirit Works Five Furlongs in :59.80 Under Stevens

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 26, 2016) – Mor Spirit, runner-up to Exaggerator in the April 9 Santa Anita Derby (GI) last time out, put in his first breeze over the Churchill Downs main track for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) on Tuesday morning during Churchill Downs’ special 8:30-8:45 a.m. training… Read More