Risen Star

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Ultra-Impressive 3-Year-Olds

What a weekend! Saturday provided us with non-stop racing action from coast to coast, with top class racing taking place at Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, Golden Gate, and […]

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

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 363: Risen Star Instant Reaction and Southwest Stakes Preview

The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s day of racing, including War of Will winning the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, then preview Monday’s Grade 3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn […] Read More

Handicapping

Picks and Analysis for Risen Star Day at Fair Grounds

The Kentucky Derby Trail keeps rolling today at Fair Grounds with the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes. The winner of the race will earn 50 Kentucky Derby points, with the second-place finisher […] Read More

Handicapping

2019 Risen Star Picks and Wagering Guide from Fair Grounds

The first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race runs Saturday at Fair Grounds in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes. You win, and you’re in the Kentucky Derby! A full field of 14 […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 362: Risen Star and El Camino Real Derby Previews and Kentucky Oaks Update

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, the first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race of the year, then preview Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real […] 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

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes 2019 Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #2

Welcome to the 2019 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

Fantasy Horse Racing

Racing Dudes Fantasy League Update: Risen Star Looms Brightly

Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will […] Read More

Uncategorized

Game Winner, “All Others” Lead Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2

Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 officially closed on Sunday, February 10, 2019, with no changes atop the betting favorites from when it opened. “All Other 3-Year-Olds” closed as the […] Read More