Kentucky Derby News

Named for the great tennis player Rafael Nadal, winner of 19 grand slam titles, the equine Nadal already had a big reputation before setting foot on the racetrack. The Bob Baffert trainee added to the buzz with a sharp debut win Jan. 19 at Santa Anita,...

Saturday’s $200,000 Las Virgenes (G2) produced a rising star on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, as 3-10 favorite Venetian Harbor dominated her stakes debut at Santa Anita.
A 10-length maiden winner here sprinting 6 1/2 furlongs, Venetian Harbor...

Sole Volante made up more than 15 lengths from behind a fast pace and wore down odds-on favorite Independence Hall inside the final furlong to claim the $200,000 Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday.
Awarding Kentucky Derby qualifying points...

A strong cast of eight 3-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the dirt at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday in the $250,000 Sam F. Davis (G3). The “2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby” qualifying event will offer points on a 10-4-2-1 basis to the top...

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Total 4 start(s)

Wins:
1

Place:
1

Show:
0

Top Speed Rating:
98 in runner-up Remsen (G2) performance at Aqueduct

Total Earnings:
$119,850

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Owner:
Shadwell Stable

Breeder:
Shadwell Farm

Trainer:
Kiaran McLaughlin

Jockey:
Joel...

George E. Hall’s Max Player picked up 10 points on the “2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby” following his going-away victory in the $250,000 Withers (G3) at Aqueduct. The 3-year-old colt went nine furlongs on the fast main surface in 1:53.87...

Led by 2-year-old champion and upset Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Storm the Court, a total of 347 3-year-old Thoroughbreds were made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown during the early nomination phase, which closed Jan....

The Road to the Kentucky Oaks series runs through Santa Anita and Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, though the historically less prestigious of the two events appears to have attracted a far more interesting field.
At Santa Anita, the $200,000 Las Virgenes...

The $250,000 Holy Bull (G3) on Feb. 1 marked the first of three Kentucky Derby preps at Gulfstream Park. As part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, the 1 1/16-mile race awarded points on 10-4-2-1 scale to the top four finishers.
Point totals will...

His one-turn prowess is unquestioned, but Independence Hall's ability around two turns will be put to the test for the first time on Saturday in the $250,000 Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs.
The son of Constitution figures to be a strong favorite...