Plus Que Parfait

Belmont Derby Preview: Full Field Takes Aim at First Leg of Turf Trinity

The feature race on an amazing day of racing Saturday at Belmont Park will be the $1 million Belmont Derby (G1), which has drawn a tremendous international field of 14 […]

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Turf Trinity Series Begins Saturday with Loaded Belmont Derby

ELMONT, NY – Imperial Racing millionaire Plus Que Parfait already has bested a talented field of international contenders on dirt when he captured the Group 2 UAE Derby in March. The Brendan […] Read More

Race Recaps

Country House Named Historic Kentucky Derby Winner

LOUISVILLE, KY – America’s most storied sporting event rewrote its own history on Saturday when the 65/1 longshot Country House was named the first-ever winner via disqualification of the Kentucky Derby (G1) Presented by […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Five 2019 Kentucky Derby Horses That Have NO CHANCE of Winning

It’s that time of year when we’re all analyzing the Kentucky Derby from every angle imaginable. While everyone else is trying to pick a winner, I’ll start with a different angle. […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 371: Florida and UAE Derby Instant Reactions

The Racing Dudes give their instant reactions to the weekend’s two Kentucky Derby Prep races – the Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park and the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan […] Read More

Race Recaps

Plus Que Parfait Upsets UAE Derby

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Trainer Brendan Walsh had always held Plus Que Parfait in high regard, even despite his two disappointing efforts so far in 2019, and on Saturday, he rewarded his […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 370: Florida and UAE Derby Previews

The Racing Dudes preview the weekend’s action at Gulfstream Park and Meydan Racecourse live from Hallandale Beach, FL, including two Kentucky Derby Prep races – the Florida Derby (G1) and […] Read More

Race Recaps

War of Will Continues to Impress in G2 Risen Star

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Gary Barber’s War of Will continued his impressive unbeaten streak on dirt surfaces after clearing away sharply in Saturday’s Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Risen Star Stakes Preview: War of Will Takes on New Challengers

The first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race has arrived, and as per recent tradition, the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes kicks off this series that basically serves as a “Win […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Trail Tracker: Fountain May Drown Out Holy Bull Memories

Almost every year around this time, a huge longshot unexpectedly wins a major Kentucky Derby points race, kicking up a dense cloud of dust along the Derby trail and making […] Read More