Todd Pletcher

Kentucky Derby Contender: Magnum Moon

An undefeated colt sired by Malibu Moon, Magnum Moon is a serious contender for the 144th edition of the Kentucky Derby. With four wins in as many starts, Magnum Moon has […]

Race Recaps

Magnum Moon Monstrous In G1 Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Robert and Lawana Low’s Magnum Moon maintained his spotless record with a monstrous performance in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, becoming only the 11th […] Read More

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Unbridled Mo Pulls Major Upset in G1 Apple Blossom

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Red Oak Stable’s homebred Unbridled Mo pulled off a major upset over a heavily-favored Unique Bella in Friday’s Grade 1, $700,000 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Breaking from post […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 293: Arkansas Derby and Lexington Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the final two Kentucky Derby prep races of 2018 – the Grade 1, $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby from Oaklawn Park and the Grade 3, $200,000 Lexington […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Arkansas Derby Preview: Don’t Forget About Magnum Moon

The Grade 2 Rebel Stakes winner Magnum Moon is back looking for another big win, as well as national recognition, in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby. The event has lured nine […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Lexington Stakes Preview: Last Chance for Derby Points

The Keith Desormeaux-trained My Boy Jack headlines the Grade 3, $200,000 Lexington Stakes, which has drawn a full field of 12 horses. My Boy Jack won the Grade 3 Southwest Stakes […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Justify Resounding 3-1 Favorite In Final Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool

LOUISVILLE, KY – Four weeks in advance of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the lightly-raced and unbeaten Justify closed as a resounding 3-1 favorite in Pool 4 of […] Read More

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Vino Rosso Finally Scores Big In G2 Wood Memorial

SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Vino Rosso finally delivered on the strong promise he’d shown during his young career, scoring his first stakes victory in Saturday’s Grade […] Read More

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National Flag Too Much In G3 Bay Shore

SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY – WinStar Farm, China Horse Club International, and SF Racing’s National Flag overcame a troubled start to win going away in Saturday’s Grade 3, $250,000 Bay Shore Stakes […] Read More

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Army Mule Crushes G1 Carter

SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY – St. Elias Stable’s Army Mule made a powerful move in the far turn before completely crushing his competition in Saturday’s Grade 1, $400,000 Carter Handicap at Aqueduct. Breaking […] Read More