Kentucky Derby News
Pedigree fun facts February 4, 2020
Pedigree fun facts: Tiz the Law
Tiz the Law has more than just human connections in common with 2003 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness (G1) champion Funny Cide.
Trained by Barclay Tagg for Sackatoga Stable, Tiz the Law also has pedigree ties with his fellow New York-bred. Funny Cide...
Wagering February 4, 2020
Holy Bull Winner Tiz the Law, Undefeated Independence Hall Among 23 Individual Betting Interests for Pool 2 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020) – Sakatoga Stable’s promising 3-year-old colt Tiz the Law, who scored a three-length victory in last Saturday’s $250,000 Holy Bull (Grade III) was made the 8-1 individual morning line favorite...
February 4, 2020
Three Takeaways from the Robert B. Lewis
The second of four Kentucky Derby qualifiers at Santa Anita this year, the $100,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) proved to be a milestone achievement for trainer Bob Baffert as Thousand Words delivered his 3,000th North American win.
As part of the Road to the...
Derby News February 3, 2020
Tiz the Law rises on Derby leaderboard after sparkling Holy Bull win
The two most notable risers on the Road to Kentucky Derby leaderboard after a three-prep weekend were Tiz the Law and Thousand Words, whose respective wins in the Holy Bull (G3) and Robert B. Lewis (G3) elevated them into the top three among domestic...
February 3, 2020
Churchill Downs to Debut New Custom-made, 20-Stall Starting Gate for 146th Running of Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Feb. 3, 2020) – Churchill Downs Racetrack has entered into an agreement with Australian-based Steriline Racing to design and construct a new custom-made, 20-stall starting gate that will be used for the 146th running of...
Features February 3, 2020
Tales from the Crib: Storm the Court
When Storm the Court pulled a 45-1 surprise in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1), it wasn’t the first time he was completely overlooked. As a yearling offered by a very small-scale breeder, the future champion was sold for only $5,000.
Part...
February 2, 2020
Thousand Words battles for Baffert milestone in Robert B. Lewis
Unbeaten Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Thousand Words prevailed as the 3-5 favorite in Saturday’s $100,500 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita, and in the process, gave Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his 3,000th North American win.
Eight...
February 2, 2020
Harvey’s Lil Goil overcomes slow start in Busanda Stakes
Slow start? Bring it on! Wide trip? No problem! On Sunday at Aqueduct, Harvey’s Lil Goil laughed in the face of adversity to score a powerful victory in the $101,000 Busanda S.
A stoutly-bred daughter of Triple Crown champion American Pharoah out...
February 2, 2020
Tiz the Law rules Holy Bull
Rebounding from a tough-trip loss in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2), Tiz the Law restored his luster as a top Kentucky Derby (G1) contender in Saturday’s $250,000 Holy Bull (G3). The 6-5 favorite took charge turning into the Gulfstream Park stretch...
February 1, 2020
Taraz, Tonalist’s Shape remain unbeaten on Road to the Kentucky Oaks
It was a day for memorable performances on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks as two undefeated fillies easily extended their flawless records on Saturday.
At Oaklawn Park, Juddmonte Farms homebred Taraz was an authoritative winner of the $150,000 Martha Washington...
