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Filly Pure Fun entered in Lexington; could run first-time Lasix in Oaks
Trainer Kenny McPeek talked about Kentucky Oaks hopeful Pure Fun in an interview with Tom Leach. In her first start…
April 17 2013, 1:10pm | Visit source ›
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Kentucky Derby Daily: April 17
Frac Daddy arrives at Churchill Downs Trainer Kenny McPeek’s duo of Frac Daddy, runner-up in the Arkansas Derby, and Java’s War,…
April 17 2013, 12:35pm | Visit source ›
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Rodriguez Licensed in Kentucky, With Conditions
Rudy Rodriguez, the trainer of Kentucky Derby contender Vyjack, whose perfect 4-for-4 record ended when third to Verrazano in the…
April 16 2013, 4:42pm | Visit source ›
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Kentucky Derby Daily: April 16
Napravnik to ride Mylute in the Derby It was announced Tuesday that Rosie Napravnik will be aboard Louisiana Derby runner-up Mylute in the…
April 16 2013, 4:00pm | Visit source ›
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Moran: Kentucky Derby - Getting to the point
here is no serendipitous benefit, however. This Kentucky Derby, the preliminary dust now settled, is every bit the puzzle that has marked the last decade or two of springtimes in…
April 16 2013, 11:48am | Visit source ›
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Goldencents will not win the Kentucky Derby
Don’t I ever learn? Has watching racing for the past forty years taught me nothing? Shouldn’t it be clear by…
April 16 2013, 8:39am | Visit source ›
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Getting in the habit of forgetting a young horse's worst race is decent handicapping.
April 16 2013, 7:51am | Visit source ›
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If you are in a Derby-industry hating mood, this book is not for you, which is a shame, because it's…
April 16 2013, 6:34am | Visit source ›
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Update: How early Kentucky Derby field is shaping up
How the Top 21 currently looks with confirmed defections (Derby points in parenthesis): 1. Orb (150) (J. Rosario/S. McGaughey) 2.…
April 15 2013, 5:31pm | Visit source ›
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Gary Stevens announces he’s riding Oxbow in the Derby
It appears jockey Gary Stevens won’t be in his television analyst seat for this year’s Kentucky Derby after all. Stevens…
April 15 2013, 5:19pm | Visit source ›
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And Down The Stretch They Come: Pedigree Profile: Java's War
Java's War, interestingly enough, was actually the first winner for his sire, the late War Pass. He won at a mile on the turf at Ellis Park on Sunday, July…
April 15 2013, 3:44pm | Visit source ›
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Kentucky Derby Daily: April 15
Borel and Smith named to Derby mounts It was announced Monday that Calvin Borel will be aboard Louisiana Derby winner…
April 15 2013, 3:28pm | Visit source ›
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Borel to ride Revolutionary in the Derby
WinStar Farm confirmed Monday that three time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel will be aboard Revolutionary in this year’s Derby. The…
April 15 2013, 2:54pm | Visit source ›
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I'd mentioned on more than just a couple occasions how I thought that stakes run on synthetic are meaningless as…
April 15 2013, 6:55am | Visit source ›
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Twenty days and counting: Prep season is over, even if there are still two races on the calendar that offer…
April 15 2013, 6:41am | Visit source ›
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The major Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps wrap up, an international mare stays perfect and a maiden claimer race turns…
April 15 2013, 5:45am | Visit source ›
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How the early Derby field is shaping up
How the Top 23 currently looks with confirmed defections (Derby points in parenthesis): 1. Orb (150) (J. Rosario/S. McGaughey) 2.…
April 14 2013, 8:59pm | Visit source ›
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In the Money: Derby Gauge Top 15
A look at our current Top 15 rankings for the week of April 15. Pedigree Gauge: The In the Money…
April 14 2013, 8:28pm | Visit source ›
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Brand New Post Idea: A Derby List!
I was sitting around last week and wondered why there are no Kentucky Derby lists; y'know, like a top ten…
April 14 2013, 7:15pm | Visit source ›
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Verrazano, Normandy Invasion arrive at Churchill Downs
Verrazano arrives (Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer) VWood Memorial winner Verrazano arrived at Todd Pletcher’s barn on Sunday afternoon. Also arriving…
April 14 2013, 4:24pm | Visit source ›
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Baffert: War Academy fine after being pulled up in Arkansas Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert said War Academy, who was pulled up in the Arkansas Derby by jockey Mike Smith, appears to have…
April 14 2013, 1:01pm | Visit source ›
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Kentucky Derby Daily: April 14
Uncaptured, Dynamic Sky have new plans New plans are in place for Uncaptured and Dynamic Sky, ninth and 10th respectively…
April 14 2013, 12:41pm | Visit source ›
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Verrazano looks ready for the classics after victory in the wood memorial
Now unbeaten in four races, Verrazano made himself one of the chief favorites for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby with…
April 14 2013, 8:31am | Visit source ›
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After finishing fourth in the Blue Grass, Rydilluc’s attempt to make the Kentucky Derby field fell short and he will…
April 14 2013, 7:55am | Visit source ›
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Pletcher adds more Derby contenders to the list
One thing was clear after the dust settled on Saturday’s racing scene: Todd Pletcher is going to have quite a…
April 13 2013, 9:56pm | Visit source ›
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Uncaptured not likely for Kentucky Derby; could target Queen’s Plate
According to a post on the Uncaptured facebook page, the son of Lion Heart will not likely proceed to the…
April 13 2013, 9:24pm | Visit source ›
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It's all Overanalyze in the Arkansas Derby
After flattening out in Aqueduct’ Gotham Stakes last time, Overanalyze was in need of a bounce-back performance in today’s Arkansas…
April 13 2013, 12:29pm | Visit source ›
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DeRosa: It's not the last chance, it's a big chance
My main focus today is unquestionably the blockbuster 12-race Blue Grass card. What a blessing to watch Horse of the Year Wise Dan win his six-year-old debut, turn the page…
April 13 2013, 9:56am | Visit source ›
