Todd Pletcher

Always Dreaming Works at Palm Beach Downs, Set to Ship to Churchill

BOYNTON BEACH, FL – Always Dreaming breezed five furlongs Friday morning at Palm Beach Downs in 1:01.56, a move that pleased trainer Todd Pletcher. “I thought it was excellent,” said […]

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Charles Town Classic Preview: Stanford Looking for Repeat

Stonestreet Stables, Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith’s Stanford heads a field of eight runners as he attempts to defend his title in the Grade 2, $1,250,000 Charles Town […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Arkansas Derby Preview: Huge Opportunity Awaits for Classic Empire

The wild and crazy road to the Kentucky Derby comes to an end on Saturday with the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, and a full field of twelve horses will likely […] Read More

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American Patriot Rallies to Win G1 Maker’s 46 Mile

LEXINGTON, KY – WinStar Farm’s American Patriot, seventh at mid-stretch, caught Heart to Heart in the shadow of the wire to win the 29th running of the Grade 1, $300,000 Maker’s […] Read More

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Sweet Loretta Makes Impressive Return in G3 Adena Springs Beaumont

LEXINGTON, KY – St. Elias Stable’s Sweet Loretta made a triumphant return to the races, drawing off for a three-length victory over Sine Wave in the 32nd running of the Grade […] Read More

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Send It In Keeps Coming to Win G3 Excelsior

OZONE PARK, NY – Post-time favorite Send It In stayed just off the speed and made a late run to overtake Tu Brutus in the deep stretch, winning his graded […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 227: Kentucky Derby Prep Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview Kentucky Derby prep races, the G1 Santa Anita Derby, G2 Blue Grass Stakes and G2 Wood Memorial and give rapid-fire selections for stakes races around […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Wood Memorial Preview: Irish War Cry Looks to Bounce Back

As the Wood Memorial was drawn on Wednesday, one thing became certain right away: this is a field of horses that are in need of Kentucky Derby points! None of the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Battalion Runner, Bonus Points Confirmed for G2 Wood Memorial

OZONE PARK, NY – Fresh off his fourth Florida Derby victory with Always Dreaming on Saturday, trainer Todd Pletcher has shored up his always-formidable contingent for Wood Memorial Day at […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Always Dreaming Adds to Pletcher’s Dominance in G1 Florida Derby Romp

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Todd Pletcher-trained Always Dreaming coasted to a five-length victory in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Xpressbet Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, registering the fastest […] Read More