Triple Crown

Godolphin’s Thunder Snow to Run in Kentucky Derby

Leading 3-year-old colt Thunder Snow will officially run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6. The son of Helmet, trained by Saeed bin Suroor, will remain on dirt following […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 231: Saratoga Slim and Graham Motion Interviews

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes interview racingdudes.com Senior Editor and resident madman Saratoga Slim about his thoughts on the upcoming Kentucky Derby, as well as interview Graham Motion, trainer of Kentucky […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Contenders Irap, Practical Joke, Tapwrit Work Keeneland

LEXINGTON, KY – Reddam Racing’s Irap, upset winner of the Grade 2 Toyota Blue Grass at Keeneland on April 8, put in the first of two scheduled works for the $2 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

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 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Gunnevera Makes Gulfstream Park West Breeze Look Easy

MIAMI GARDENS, FL –Gunnevera walked the shedrow without taking so much as a single deep breath following his five-furlong workout on Friday morning at Gulfstream Park West, continuing to amaze […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 230: Kentucky Derby Preps Recap, Fantasy Draft Update and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes recap the conclusion of the 2017 Road to the Kentucky Derby, update the Dudes’ Triple Crown Fantasy Draft and give rapid-fire selections for Saturday’s stakes races […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Classic Empire Strikes Back in G1 Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Classic Empire, John C. Oxley’s reigning 2-year-old champion, secured his spot in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby with his victory in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Senior Investment Nails West Coast in G3 Lexington

LEXINGTON, KY – Fern Circle Stables’ Senior Investment nailed West Coast at the wire to win by a head in the 36th running of the Grade 3, $200,000 Stonestreet Lexington […] Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 229: Arkansas Derby Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the final major Kentucky Derby prep race, the G1 Arkansas Derby from Oaklawn Park and give rapid-fire selections for Saturday’s stakes races around the country, […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Classic Empire Arrives Wednesday for Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, AR – John Oxley’s Eclipse Award-winning 2-year-old male Classic Empire is scheduled to arrive Wednesday at Oaklawn to run in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby, the […] Read More