Steve Asmussen

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 […]

Kentucky Derby

Southwest Preview: The Champ Is Here

After multiple weeks’ worth of weather delays, the second of four Oaklawn Park-based Kentucky Derby prep races will finally go off this Saturday with the Southwest Stakes (G3). A field […] Read More

Race Previews

Houston Ladies Classic Preview: Lady Apple Returns For Title Defense

HOUSTON, TX – Trainer Steve Asmussen’s Lady Apple returns to defend her title in Sunday’s $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic Stakes (G3) at Sam Houston. The Houston Ladies Classic is a 1 […] Read More

Race Recaps

Silver State Slips By In Fifth Season

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State slipped by a game Hunka Burning Love in the late stages to win Saturday’s $150,000 Fifth Season Stakes at Oaklawn Park. […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Smarty Jones Preview: Oaklawn Park is BACK!

HOT SPRINGS, AR – After seeing through one of the most unique and historic meets of all time last year, Oaklawn Park is back for another exciting season when the […] Read More

Race Previews

Malibu Preview: Santa Anita Showdown

Saturday’s opening day of the Santa Anita Park meet includes the season’s last major races for 3-year-olds, highlighted by the $300,000 Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1). The Malibu will be one […] Read More

Race Recaps

Joy’s Rocket Gives Asmussen 100th Career Fair Grounds Stakes Win in Letellier

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A journey that began in November 1995 when Valid Expectations won the Old Hickory reached its zenith Saturday at Fair Grounds when trainer Steve Asmussen set a […] Read More

Race Recaps

Bankit puts in money effort to win Alex M. Robb

OZONE PARK, NY – Bankit posted a slew of close efforts in the 17 months since his previous win. But Saturday, the 4-year-old son of Central Banker left no doubt, overtaking […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Cowan Among 4 Breeders’ Cup Runners Nominated to Remington Springboard Mile

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen’s Cowan is among the 4 runners exiting a Breeders’ Cup World Championships race who are nominated to the $200,000 Springboard Mile […] Read More

Race Recaps

Nitrous Takes Thanksgiving Classic

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred Nitrous shot to the lead near the 1/8 pole and drew off late to take Thursday’s $125,000 Thanksgiving Classic Stakes at Fair Grounds. Nitrous broke […] Read More