Kentucky Derby News
February 8, 2020
Venetian Harbor sails in Las Virgenes; Lucrezia shines in Suncoast
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...
February 8, 2020
Sole Volante rallies to upset Independence Hall in Sam F. Davis
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...
Expert picks February 6, 2020
Expert Pick of the Week: Sam F. Davis Stakes
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...
February 6, 2020
Sam F. Davis
Ajaaweed
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...
Horse Profile February 5, 2020
Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Max Player
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...
February 5, 2020
Champion Storm the Court Tops 347 Early Triple Crown Nominees
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....
February 5, 2020
Kentucky Oaks points up for grabs in Las Virgenes, Suncoast
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...
February 5, 2020
Three Takeaways from the Holy Bull
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...
February 5, 2020
Independence Hall tackles two turns in Sam F. Davis
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...
February 4, 2020
Three Takeaways from the Withers
The $250,000 Jerome (G3) on Feb. 1 was the second of four qualifiers at Aqueduct in the Road to the KentuckyDerby series. Like the Jerome on Jan. 1, the Withers awarded a total of 17 points (10-4-2-1) to the top four finishers. The March 7 Gotham (G3)...
