Kentucky Derby News
December 7, 2015
Carina Mia, Lewis Bay make their case for the Kentucky Oaks
Two races were held over the Thanksgiving weekend that could end up having significance on the 2016 Kentucky Oaks (G1) under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs.
The Road to the Kentucky Oaks, a series of races which offer points toward a starting berth...
November 29, 2015
Airoforce relishes wet conditions in Kentucky Jockey Club victory
After displaying excellent turf form in his first three starts, Airoforce had no difficulty moving to a sloppy Churchill Downs main track in Saturday’s $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2). The 2-year-old son of Colonel John rallied to the lead in...
November 28, 2015
Lewis Bay rallies wide to win Demoiselle
Lewis Bay made a successful stakes debut in Saturday’s $300,000 Demoiselle (G2) at Aqueduct, earning 10 qualifying points toward eligibility for next year’s Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Saving ground until the far turn, Lewis Bay was shifted outside...
November 28, 2015
Mohaymen stays undefeated in Remsen
Mohaymen will enter the winter as one of the top favorites for the 2016 Kentucky Derby (G1) after an impressive victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Remsen (G2) at Aqueduct.
The 3-2 favorite in the nine-furlong test, Mohaymen saved ground most of the...
November 28, 2015
Carina Mia steps onto Road to the Kentucky Oaks with easy Golden Rod win
Carina Mia graduated from a romping maiden win on October 29 at Keeneland to become a Grade 2 heroine thanks to a 4 1/4-length victory in Saturday’s $200,000 Golden Rod S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
The race is part of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks...
November 26, 2015
Airoforce installed as slight favorite in deep 14-horse Kentucky Jockey Club field
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) runner-up Airoforce will make his first dirt start in Saturday’s $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs and the Mark Casse-trained colt is the slight 3-1 favorite on oddsmaker Mike Battaglia’s...
November 26, 2015
Mohaymen brings lofty reputation into Remsen Stakes
Saturday’s $300,000 Remsen Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct serves as a qualifier for the 2016 Kentucky Derby, offering points on a 10-4-2-1 sliding scale to the top four finishers, and Mohaymen is the one to beat among nine 2-year-old in the 1 1/8-mile...
Wagering November 26, 2015
Fun facts about the inaugural Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager
Kentucky Derby betting has always generated plenty of interest, but over Thanksgiving weekend, you’ll have a brand new way to forecast the Derby – by betting on which stallion will sire the winner of the 2016 “Run for the Roses.”...
November 25, 2015
Dothraki Queen faces eight in Golden Rod
Dothraki Queen arrived on the scene late to complete the trifecta in last month’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) behind division leaders Songbird and Rachel’s Valentina. On Saturday afternoon, the daughter of Pure Prize will be...
November 25, 2015
Thrilled among Pletcher-trained trio in Demoiselle
Trainer Todd Pletcher will start three of the seven juvenile fillies entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Demoiselle (G2) at Aqueduct. The 1 1/8-mile heat is a Road to the Kentucky Oaks scoring race, with 10 Oaks qualifying points going to the winner.
The...