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Horse Profile September 26, 2020

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: New Mandate

Marc Chan’s New Mandate earned 10 points on the 2021 European Road to the Kentucky Derby following his three-quarters of a length triumph in the Royal Lodge (G2) at Newmarket on September 26. In addition, the 2-year-old also punched his ticket to...

Derby News September 26, 2020

High Definition, New Mandate kick off 2021 European Road to the Kentucky Derby series with closing victories

High Definition and New Mandate both made last-to-first rallies to claim the first 2021 European Road to the Kentucky Derby series victories on Saturday.
Suggesting he was just getting warmed up at a mile, High Definition made a wide, late bid and caught...

Pedigree fun facts September 25, 2020

Pedigree fun facts: 2020 American Pharoah Stakes

Some fine pedigrees are on display in Saturday’s American Pharoah Stakes (G1), including offspring of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Breeders’ Cup winners.
Notable Exception is by 2007 Derby winner Street Sense, the first Breeders’ Cup...

September 24, 2020

Spielberg tops eight-horse American Pharoah; Princess Noor the one to beat in Chandelier

Hall of Fame trainer and six-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert has the leading contenders for a pair of 2-year-old stakes at Santa Anita Saturday, with Spielberg topping a field of eight males in the $300,000 American Pharoah (G1) and Princess Noor...

Derby News September 24, 2020

European Road to 2021 Kentucky Derby begins with Royal Lodge, Beresford

The 2021 European Road to the Kentucky Derby launches Saturday with the first two scoring races, held within about 90 minutes of each other in Great Britain and Ireland. The Royal Lodge (G2) at Newmarket is set for 8:50 a.m., and the Beresford (G2) at...

September 24, 2020

Fresh faces outnumber Kentucky Derby alumni trying Authentic in Preakness

With the expected news that Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Tiz the Law would bypass the Oct. 3 Preakness (G1), only a couple of rivals from Churchill Downs are advancing along with Derby winner Authentic to Pimlico.
Mr. Big News and Max Player, the respective...

Expert picks September 24, 2020

Expert Pick of the Week: American Pharoah Stakes

Eight juveniles will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita. The winner of the 1 1/16-mile event will earn an automatic entry to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) on November 6 at Keeneland as part...

September 20, 2020

Early look at 2020 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile contenders

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) will be contested on November 6 at Keeneland, and it’s never too soon to take a peek at the stars of today, and potentially tomorrow. A trio of important “Win and You’re In” races for...

September 15, 2020

Kentucky Derby winner Authentic will face new challengers in Preakness

In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a total makeover of the Triple Crown trail, there is a fragment of familiarity going into the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1): the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner is set to tackle a few foes from Churchill Downs...

September 6, 2020

Digital Age Catches Factor This Late To Win $1 Million Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020) – Klaravich Stables’ Digital Age (IRE) collared pace-setting Factor This in deep stretch to score a three-quarter length victory to win the 34th running of the $1 million...

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