Kentucky Derby News

Eight fillies were entered to go a mile on Saturday in Oaklawn Park’s $100,000 Martha Washington S., and Nickname is the one to beat in her sophomore debut.
The dark bay filly was last seen taking the Frizette S. (G1) at Belmont Park and finishing...

Saturday’s $300,000 Las Virgenes S. (G2) at Santa Anita Park features just seven fillies, but the one-mile contest will be one of the most watched races on the day thanks to the return of unbeaten champion Songbird.
The Las Virgenes is part of the...

After saddling the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years in American Pharoah, it would be understandable if Bob Baffert had a leaner year in the 2016 classics. But the Hall of Famer has another prime prospect in Michael Lund Petersen’s Mor Spirit.
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Coffeepot Stables’ Flora Dora tracked behind the leaders in Sunday’s $100,000 Busanda S. at Aqueduct before rallying in the stretch to score a one-length victory under jockey Jose Oritz.
Trained by Marialice Coffey, the chestnut daughter of...

Cash is King LLC’s Cathryn Sophia found herself in an unusual position on Saturday in the $200,000 Forward Gal S. (G2) – running behind her rivals instead of leading the way.
The talented bay filly easily romped in her initial two starts by...

Dennis Drazin’s homebred Sunny Ridge brought solid juvenile form into Saturday’s $250,000 Withers (G3) at Aqueduct, concluding 2015 with runner-up finishes in the Champagne (G1) and Delta Jackpot (G3), and the New Jersey-bred gelding enhanced...

Class told in Saturday's $350,000 Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park as 3-10 favorite Mohaymen asserted his superiority in the final half-mile of the 1 1/16-mile Kentucky Derby (G1) prep.
Third early, the gray son of Tapit split rivals down the backside...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Jan. 29, 2016) – Leading American graphic artist John Mattos, whose Art Deco works have created indelible retro-style images for American films, major sports events and celebrations of iconic individuals, architecture,...

Bidding to Succeed American Pharoah as Triple Crown Champion

Early Nomination Total for 2016 Classic Series at 368;
Triple Crown Winners Baffert (35 Nominees), Zayat Stables LLC (15) Lead in Respective Nominations by Trainers, Owners
With memories...

Mohaymen, whose promising juvenile campaign ended with three wins including the Remsen (G2) and Nashua (G2) at Aqueduct in November, embarks on his road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) Saturday in the $400,000 Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
The 1 1/16-mile...