Kentucky Derby News

May 6, 2017

Kentucky Oaks Follow Up Notes

ABEL TASMAN – An authoritative, last-to-first victory by China Horse Club and Clearsky Farms’ Abel Tasman in Friday’s Longines Kentucky Oaks is the latest example of why the world’s most prominent owners seek out Bob Baffert to...

May 6, 2017

Always Dreaming captures Kentucky Derby 143

Always Dreaming just made his stakes debut in the Florida Derby (G1) on April 1, and one race later was crowned victor of Kentucky Derby 143 after pulling off in the stretch to score under jockey John Velazquez.
Giving trainer Todd Pletcher just his second...

Derby News May 6, 2017

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap & Quotes: Humana Distaff

PAULASSILVERLINING PREVAILS IN HUMANA DISTAFF
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2017– Juddmonte Farms’ Paulassilverlining moved past pacesettingSuper Humor on the far turn and then held off a prolonged bid from Breeders’ Cup winner Finest...

May 6, 2017

Roca Rojo Edges Believe in Bertie to Win Churchill Distaff Turf Mile

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2017) – Sheep Pond Partners, Newport Stables and Bradley Thoroughbreds’ Roca Rojo (IRE) edged a game Believe in Bertie by a head to win the 32nd running of the $300,000 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (GII) for...

Derby News May 6, 2017

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap & Quotes: Pat Day Mile

WILD SHOT ROMPS IN PAT DAY MILE
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2017) – Calumet Farm’s homebred Wild Shot rocketed by pace-settingUncontested at the head of the stretch and romped to a four-length victory...

Derby News May 6, 2017

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap & Quotes: Arklow Springs Upset in American Turf

ARKLOW SPRINGS UPSET IN AMERICAN TURF
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2017) – Donegal Racing’s Arklow rallied from off the pace to spring a 15-1 upset by a length over Good Samaritan in the 26th running of the $300,000 American Turf (Grade...

Derby News May 6, 2017

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap & Quotes: Churchill Downs Stakes

LIMOUSINE LIBERAL HOLDS OFF AWESOME SLEW TO WIN CHURCHILL DOWNS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2017) – Katherine Ball’s homebred Limousine Liberal overtook favoredMasochistic at the head of the stretch and then held off a late bid from...

Derby News May 6, 2017

Churchill Downs Stakes Recap & Quotes: Woodford Reserve Turf Classic

DIVISIDERO REPEATS IN WOODFORD RESERVE TURF CLASSIC
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2017) – Gunpowder Farms’ Divisidero unleashed a powerful stretch run to post a half-length victory over pace-setting Beach Patrol to repeat in the $500,000...

May 5, 2017

Kentucky Derby Update: Friday, May 5, 2017

ALWAYS DREAMING/PATCH/TAPWRIT – The Todd Pletcher barn was busy and humming Friday morning, a day before Kentucky Derby 143.
The trainer had his four Derby candidates on the track at5:30 to take advantage of a special 5:30-5:45 exercise period for...

May 5, 2017

5 Things to Research Before Heading to the Track

Always be prepared!
A day at the races is a fun day out in all circumstances. But you can enjoy it much more – and be more successful with your betting – if you do a little bit of homework beforehand.
Here are five things you can do that...

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