Tales From the Crib

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

Derby News July 18, 2024

Dornoch, Mindframe rematch on tap in Haskell

Last time out in the Belmont (G1), Dornoch repelled an inexperienced Mindframe by a half-length. The two are set to fight it out again in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park.

Wagering July 18, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Haskell Stakes

Some of the best three-year-olds in the country are entered in Saturday's $1 million Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park.

Oaks News July 15, 2024

Thorpedo Anna bids to extend streak in Coaching Club American Oaks

If Thorpedo Anna extends her winning streak at Saratoga on Saturday, might she take on the boys next in the Aug. 24 Travers (G1)?

Wagering July 11, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Million Preview Stakes

In advance of next month's Arlington Million (G1), Colonial Downs is hosting a local prep race: the $125,000 Million Preview S.

Expert picks July 11, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Million Preview Stakes

A compact, but talented, field of six will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Colonial Downs inner turf in Saturday’s $125,000 Million Preview S. Morning-line favorite Integration caught the eye on the course last season with a big maiden victory, and followed...

Expert picks July 4, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Pea Patch Stakes

A full field of 12 sophomore fillies will speed 5 1/2 furlongs on the Ellis Park lawn in Saturday’s $125,000 Pea Patch S.

Wagering July 4, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Indiana Derby

A quality field has turned out for Saturday's $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Five of the entrants are veterans of the Road to the Kentucky Derby, including expected favorite Stronghold.

Wagering June 25, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Fleur de Lis Stakes

A small but talented field of fillies and mares will race 1 1/8 miles over the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday's $500,000 Fleur de Lis (G2).

Expert picks June 20, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Ohio Derby

A total of 10 sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Thistledown dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3).

Wagering June 18, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Chicago Stakes

A small but strong field has entered Saturday's $250,000 Chicago (G3) at Churchill Downs. Two of the five entrants in the seven-furlong sprint for fillies and mares are proven Grade 1 winners.

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