Kentucky Derby News
October 23, 2018
Lookin at Lucky hopes to strike Breeders’ Cup Classic, Distaff double
Two-time Eclipse Award champion Lookin at Lucky was out of luck in his Breeders’ Cup attempts during his racing career, but as a sire, he’s in a position to go for an unprecedented Classic (G1)/Distaff (G1) double on November 3 at Churchill...
Expert picks October 19, 2018
Best bet for the weekend of October 19-21
Chad Brown. Turf racing.
Any questions?
Saturday is Empire Showcase Day for New York-breds at Belmont Park , with eight stakes races worth a total of $1.75 million. The weather is supposed to cooperate so we are hoping all five turf races stay on it....
October 19, 2018
Which Breeders’ Cup Juvenile trend will go down this year?
One of two key Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) trends will likely be defied in the November 2 renewal at Churchill Downs . The question is, which one?
For a race that had been a haven for favorites in its early years, the Juvenile has turned into unfriendly...
October 18, 2018
Ten things to watch for this weekend (October 19-21)
1. CHAMPIONS DAY AT ROYAL ASCOT
Four Group-1 events will headline a massive day of racing at Ascot on Saturday. Champions Day will play host to prestigious races such as the Champion Stakes (Eng-G1), Queen Elizabeth...
October 15, 2018
White out
A couple weeks ago, identifying Thoroughbreds by color and markings was discussed. But now it’s time to discuss the rarest color – or non-color as it were.
That is the color white.
It’s easy to overlook when referring to Thoroughbreds...
October 12, 2018
Ten things to watch for this weekend (October 12-14)
1) CLIMBING THE EVEREST
The world’s richest turf race will be held at Royal Randwick in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday. The A$13 million TAB Everest will host a dozen of the top turf sprinters in training for the feature, led by defending champ...
Horse Profile October 11, 2018
European Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Royal Marine
European Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile
Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere winner Royal Marine
Godolphin’s homebred ROYAL MARINE could get the opportunity to test dirt while wintering in Dubai. That makes the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail a plausible...
Expert picks October 11, 2018
Best bet for the weekend at Keeneland, October 13
There used to be one Daily Double bet each day at racetracks and it involved picking the winners of the first two races of the day. Now, many tracks have Daily Doubles that begin with every race but the last. And it is an unappreciated bet since many...
Horse Profile October 8, 2018
Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Knicks Go
Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile
Breeders’ Futurity winner Knicks Go
KNICKS GO, let go at 70-1 in the October 6 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) at Keeneland, sprang the biggest upset in the history of the race. While it might have been...
Horse Profile October 8, 2018
Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Complexity
Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile
Champagne Stakes winner Complexity
It’s easy to see why trainer Chad Brown has hailed COMPLEXITY as an “outstanding talent.” After a flashy debut score at Saratoga, the Klaravich Stables...