Kentucky Derby News
Horse Profile February 12, 2024
Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: No More Time
Morplay Racing’s No More Time picked up 20 qualifying points on the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby following his 1 1/4-length score in the $200,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 10.
Derby News February 11, 2024
Risen Star: Sierra Leone, Honor Marie among challengers to Track Phantom
Track Phantom has been the star of the Fair Grounds Road to the Kentucky Derby so far, but the waters are getting a lot deeper in Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star (G2).
Oaks News February 11, 2024
Intricate, V V’s Dream reappear in Rachel Alexandra
Just as the Risen Star (G2) marks the turning point on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail, so does the Rachel Alexandra (G2) ring in the Kentucky Oaks Championship Series at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Derby News February 10, 2024
No More Time repays trainer’s decision in Sam F. Davis
Morplay Racing’s No More Time ironically benefitted from getting extra time to score a new career high in Saturday’s Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs.
Oaks News February 10, 2024
Power Squeeze enters Kentucky Oaks picture with Suncoast win
Power Squeeze entered the Kentucky Oaks (G1) picture on Saturday with a ground-saving score in the $100,000 Suncoast S. at Tampa Bay Downs.
Podcast February 8, 2024
Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Sam F. Davis Preview
The Sam F. Davis features an interesting field of horses led by a few Todd Pletcher trainees looking to earn 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Expert picks February 8, 2024
Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes
A deep and talented field of 12 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles on the Tampa Bay Downs dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3).
Oaks News February 8, 2024
Life Talk back in action in Suncoast; take two for Las Virgenes
A Road to the Kentucky Oaks double-header is on tap Saturday, with the Suncoast S. and the rescheduled Las Virgenes (G3).
Derby News February 8, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes
Although the $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs has yet to produce a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, it’s churned out 26 Kentucky Derby starters in the last two decades, including at least one in 16 out of those 20 years.
Derby News February 7, 2024
Agate Road among dozen in Sam F. Davis
The defection earlier this week of Grade 1 winner Locked from Saturday's $250,000 Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs leaves the 1 1/16-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby prep with no clear-cut favorite.