Kentucky Derby News

June 4, 2020

Edgeway, Four Graces among eight seeking Oaks points in Dogwood

With the Kentucky Oaks (G1) being rescheduled for Sept. 4, Saturday’s $100,000 Dogwood (G3) at Churchill Downs has been added as a qualifier. Last-out allowance winners Edgeway and Four Graces are top contenders in the 7-furlong test, which will...

June 3, 2020

Swiss Skydiver tops field of five in Santa Anita Oaks

Unlike her last two victories, there will be no element of surprise if Swiss Skydiver is successful in Saturday's $200,000 Santa Anita Oaks (G2) on Saturday.
Postponed two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 1 1/16-mile Santa Anita Oaks will...

June 3, 2020

Authentic seeks to stay perfect in Santa Anita Derby

Authentic has done everything right so far, posting comfortable wire-to-wire wins in all three starts, and he can continue to enhance his Kentucky Derby credentials in Saturday’s $400,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1). Trained by five-time Kentucky Derby...

May 29, 2020

Kentucky Oaks update for May 29

The Kentucky Oaks, America’s premier and most lucrative race for 3-year-old fillies, will be held Friday, September 4. Each week this series examines aspects of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. This week we take a closer look at Venetian Harbor, one...

Expert picks May 28, 2020

Expert Pick of the Week: Mint Julep Stakes

A huge cast of 14 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn on Saturday in the $100,000 Mint Julep (G3). An exceptional field has been assembled for this difficult handicapping assignment that features legitimate contenders...

Derby News May 24, 2020

Maxfield Wins Matt Winn, Earns 50 Points for Road to Kentucky Derby

Godolphin’s talented Grade I winning-homebred Maxfield made a triumphant return to the races Saturday at Churchill Downs when he rallied in deep stretch to beat Ny Traffic by one length in the 23rd running of the $150,000 Matt Winn presented by...

Expert picks May 23, 2020

Expert Pick of the Week: Matt Winn Stakes

A deep, competitive field is set to contest Saturday’s $150,000 Matt Winn (G3) at Churchill Downs, a new Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race awarding 50 qualification points to the winner.
The headline attraction is the Godolphin homebred #10 Maxfield,...

May 22, 2020

Kentucky Oaks update for May 22

Like other marquee racing events, the Kentucky Oaks (G1), America’s premier and most lucrative race for 3-year-old fillies, has an adjusted date because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fillies will run for the garland of lilies Friday, September...

Pedigree fun facts May 21, 2020

Pedigree fun facts, Matt Winn edition

Normally the Matt Winn (G3) is a target for horses seeking a rebound from losses in the Kentucky Derby (G1), or for 3-year-olds who didn’t make the Run for the Roses. In our unprecedented time of COVID-19, with the Derby delayed to Sept. 5, Saturday’s...

May 21, 2020

Study Guide: Matt Winn

Mystic Guide

Total 2 start(s)

Wins: 1
Place: 0
Show: 1

Top Speed Rating: (94) when breaking maiden at Fair Grounds.
Total Earnings: $35,500

Owner: Godolphin 
Breeder: GodolphinTrainer: Michael StidhamJockey: Brian Hernandez

Sire: Ghostzapper
Dam:...

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