Triple Crown

Kentucky Derby Contenders Pedigree Analysis: Sole Volante

With the Kentucky Derby (G1) still several weeks away, we are going to spend the time analyzing the pedigree for some of the top contenders. This week’s subject: Sole Volante […]

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Kentucky Derby Rankings 6/11/20: Injuries Shake Up Rankings

Welcome to the 2020 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

Race Previews

Gulfstream Park 6/11 Race 9 Preview: Biancone Pair Prepping for Next Starts

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Trainer Patrick Biancone is sending his pair of highly-regarded Triple Crown contenders into Gulfstream Park’s Wednesday feature race as a prep for their next starts against […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

22 Three-Year-Olds Made Eligible to Triple Crown With $3,000 Late Payment

LOUISVILLE, KY – A total of 22 3-year-old Thoroughbreds were made eligible to compete in the 2020 Triple Crown with a late $3,000 payment that was due Wednesday. The nominees (with […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes Date Set: June 20

ELMONT, NY – In an historic move, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced Tuesday that the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes (G1) will be held Saturday, June 20, […] Read More

News

New Date Set for Preakness 145

BALTIMORE, MD – 1/ST Chairman and President Belinda Stronach together with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced today that Preakness 145 will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Pimlico […] Read More

News

Triple Crown and Classics Delayed as Flat Season Adapts

Whether you like your horse racing on turf, dirt or you aren’t fussy, the 2020 Flat season is guaranteed to be unique in uncertain times. Every postwar renewal of the […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 431: Emergency Kentucky Derby Update, Nadal, and Charlatan

Churchill Downs announced that the Kentucky Derby will be rescheduled to Saturday, September 5, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Racing Dudes discuss this historic decision and what the Road […] Read More

News

Authentic Tops NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll; Midnight Bisou Increases Lead

LEXINGTON, KY – While a pair of his stablemates posted impressive on-track wins this past weekend, the Bob Baffert-trained Authentic scored a victory in his own right without leaving his […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Champion Storm the Court Tops 347 Early Triple Crown Nominees

LOUISVILLE, KY – Led by 2-year-old champion and upset Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Storm the Court, a total of 347 3-year-old Thoroughbreds were made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown […] Read More