Kentucky Derby News

February 7, 2022

Messier, Adare Manor dominant at Santa Anita

Odds-on favorites ran away with both features at Santa Anita on Sunday by a combined margin of 28 lengths. The 3-5 Messier was much the best in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3), and the 2-5 Adare Manor was likewise a league apart in the $196,000 Las...

February 7, 2022

312 Early Nominations to 2022 Triple Crown

A total of 312 3-year-old Thoroughbreds were made
eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series when the early
nomination phase closed Jan. 29.

         
Each of the horses from the 2019 foal...

February 7, 2022

12 Pedigree fun facts: White Abarrio

White Abarrio is a grandson of North America’s pre-eminent sires of recent years, Tapit and Into Mischief. As you might have guessed, Tapit is the source of his bright gray coat.  

Here are his pedigree fun facts:

1. White Abarrio’s...

February 5, 2022

White Abarrio stars in Holy Bull; Girl With a Dream wires Forward Gal

After a checkered third in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2), White Abarrio enjoyed a dream trip to dominate Saturday’s $250,000 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park. 
Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, the 6-1 chance was...

February 5, 2022

Early Voting untouchable in Withers

If Saturday's $250,000 Withers S. (G3) had been an election, it would have
been called early for 13-10 favorite Early Voting, who rocketed out of
the starting gate and left his 10 rivals toiling in the 1 1/8-mile Road to the
Kentucky Derby prep...

February 3, 2022

Robert B. Lewis, Las Virgenes on tap at Santa Anita

Santa Anita caters to promising three-year-old colts and fillies alike on Sunday, with the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the $200,000 Las Virgenes (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Each race offers points on...

February 3, 2022

Kentucky Derby Alumni Update for Feb. 3

As the winter racing season continues, the racing calendar for the Derby and Oaks alumni is getting more exciting. From allowance-level returns to globetrotting adventures, it’s time to check in with the latest runners!
● Mandaloun (2nd across...

February 3, 2022

Expert Pick of the Week: 2022 Holy Bull Stakes

A fine field of nine three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Holy Bull S. (G3). The 2022 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series event will reward the top four finishers of the race with qualifying...

February 2, 2022

Mo Donegal, Giant Game head nine in Holy Bull; Radio Days vies for Oaks points in Forward Gal

The first of three Kentucky Derby qualifiers at Gulfstream
Park, Saturday’s $250,000 Holy Bull S. (G3) drew a solid field of nine, many
with serious aspirations for the first Saturday in May. Top draws include
Remsen S. (G2) winner Mo Donegal and
Breeders’...

February 2, 2022

Courvoisier looks to keep win streak alive in Withers

Courvoisier, who emerged from the fog to win the Jerome S. on New
Year's Day, should encounter clearer but cold weather when he attempts to extend
his current win streak in Saturday's $250,000 Withers S. (G3) at Aqueduct. The
Withers, run...

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