Tales From the Crib

Tales From the Crib is a popular series on the foaling and life of Kentucky Derby probable contenders.

Expert picks October 29, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

An outstanding field of 10 juveniles will go postward in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar.

Derby News October 27, 2024

Sovereignty rules in Street Sense at Churchill Downs

Godolphin’s homebred colt Sovereignty dominated Sunday’s 12th running of the $200,000 Street Sense (Grade III) – the featured event on opening day of Churchill Downs’ 135th Fall Meet.

Oaks News October 27, 2024

Good Cheer much the best in Rags to Riches

Godolphin’s homebred filly Good Cheer won Sunday’s 12th running of the $200,000 Rags to Riches (Listed) at Churchill Downs by 4 3/4 lengths to remain unbeaten in three starts.

Derby News October 26, 2024

Hotazhell outduels Delacroix in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster

In the final strides, Hotazhell began to inch in front to win his second straight Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby race.

Derby News October 24, 2024

Tepin’s son Delacroix meets Euro/Mideast Road race winners in Futurity Trophy

The winners of the first two events on the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby, Wimbledon Hawkeye and Hotazhell, will square off in Saturday’s Futurity Trophy (G1) at Doncaster. But vying for favoritism is the Aidan O’Brien-trained Delacroix.

Wagering October 23, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Street Sense Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby is making a stop at the Kentucky Derby (G1) host track for Sunday’s $200,000 Street Sense (G3) at Churchill Downs.

Wagering October 23, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Street Sense Stakes

A really good cast of 10 juvenile prospects will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Sunday’s $200,000 Street Sense S. (G3). The two-turn test features five last-out winners and looks like an especially competitive event on paper.

Expert picks October 16, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Perryville Stakes

An overflow field of 14 sophomores is entered for Saturday’s $300,000 Perryville S. (G3) at Keeneland. The seven-furlong dash on the main oval marks the return of the excellent Book’em Danno.

Expert picks October 9, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

An outstanding field of 10 three-year-old fillies will travel nine furlongs on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s prestigious $750,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S. (G1).

Horse Profile October 8, 2024

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Chancer McPatrick

Flanagan Racing’s Chancer McPatrick earned 10 points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series following his 2 3/4-length score in the $500,000 Champagne S. (G1) at Aqueduct on Oct. 5.

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