Kentucky Derby News

March 11, 2018

Enticed bounces back in Gotham

After a disappointing season debut in last month's Holy Bull (G2), Enticed bounced back with authority in Saturday's $300,000 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct for owner-breeder Godolphin Racing and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin.
Ridden by Junior Alvarado,...

March 11, 2018

Cosmic ‘bursts’ into Kentucky Oaks consideration with Honeybee win

Norma Lee Stockseth and Todd Dunn’s Cosmic Burst ran down Amy’s Challenge in the stretch of Saturday’s $200,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park to post a 1 3/4-length victory under jockey Richard Eramia.
The Honeybee is part of...

Wagering March 11, 2018

Churchill Downs News Release: 'All Others' 4-1 Favorite, Unbeaten Justify Surprise 6-1 Second Choice in Kentucky Derby Future Wager

Eight weeks in advance of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I), the pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3-Year-Olds”closed as the 4-1 favorite in Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).
Four-time...

Derby News March 11, 2018

San Felipe winner ‘bolts’ to the top of the Kentucky Derby Leaderboard

Bolt d’Oro finished a head behind McKinzie on the wire of Saturday’s $400,690 San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park following a stretch-long duel that saw the pair exchange bumps over the fast main track.
The close finish, and multiple...

March 10, 2018

Quip offers proper response in Tampa Bay Derby upset

Quip wore down pacesetter World of Trouble in deep stretch and recorded a 19-1 upset in Saturday’s $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2), making his first appearance of 2018 a winning one in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifier. Florent Geroux...

March 9, 2018

5 Fast Facts: Tampa Bay Derby

5 Fast Facts about the Tampa Bay Derby, a Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race
1. Originated in 1981, the Tampa Bay Derby became an important part of the Kentucky Derby trail in Florida. It initially received Grade 3 status in 1984 and after being downgraded...

March 9, 2018

Handicapping Kentucky Derby Prep Races: Gotham, San Felipe and Tampa Bay Derby

A trio of Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifiers will be offered Saturday and the $300,000 Gotham (G3), $400,000 San Felipe (G2) and $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2) are each worth a combined 85 points to the top four finishers (50-20-10-5).
Here’s...

March 9, 2018

Horse shoes provide a solid foundation

Equipment which can help a horse’s performance in both training and racing was discussed last week. However, one fundamental piece of equipment wasn’t mentioned.
Shoes.
But aren’t horse shoes simply pieces of metal shaped into a curve...

Derby News March 9, 2018

Mendelssohn moves to top of European Road to Kentucky Derby leaderboard with Patton victory

Living up to favoritism in his seasonal reappearance, Mendelssohn turned in a professional performance in Friday’s Patton S. at Dundalk. In the process, the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) winner vaulted to the top of the European Road to...

March 8, 2018

Bolt d’Oro draws rail in San Felipe

Multiple Grade 1 hero Bolt d’Oro makes his belated sophomore debut on Saturday breaking from the rail in the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park. The race is part of the Championship portion of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series...

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