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Zayat Stables' Jaycito, who has been battling a right front foot bruise for several days, was scratched from the April 9 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
Friday, April 08, 2011
Toby's Corner needs at least a good second in the Wood Memorial to get in the Derby
Friday, April 08, 2011
Elite Alex turned in a sharp six-furlong work at Oaklawn for the Arkansas Derby.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
The main question regarding the Wood Memorial is whether anyone can test Uncle Mo.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
No, not seats; tickets to the starting gate. Spaces are filling at a rapid rate and there aren't many left for all the horses scheduled to run over the next two weekends.
There are several changes to Steve's Derby Dozen this week, including a very tight race for the final spot.
Rising star Graham Motion has 3 on Derby Trail.
Premier Pegasus, Jaycito, and Bench Points had strong works April 3 in preparation for the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 9.
Saturday, April 02, 2011
D. Wayne Lukas will send out Duca in the Wood Memorial (gr. I) and Saratoga Red in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I).
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Archarcharch, a contender despite dropping off Future Wager.
Robert LaPenta is hoping Dialed In can get him and trainer Nick Zito back to the Kentucky Derby.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Trainer Aidan O'Brien said the UAE Derby (UAE-II) runner-up is a possibility for the Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Monday, March 28, 2011
Astrology hangs on while a few other horses are shifted in the mix. Presented by Pauls Mill
Looking for a potential Derby contender coming out of this weekend's races? You might want to look outside the winner's circle.
After 40 years, his amazing story needs to be told again.
There are several under-the-radar horses who could run big in this weekend's 3-year-old stakes
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Dialed In breezed a half-mile in a bullet :47 2/5 for the April 3 Florida Derby (gr. I).
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Mucho Macho Man and trainer Kathy Ritvo are this year's Cinderella story on the Derby trail.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The addition of The Factor and some juggling highlight this week's Dozen.
The Factor's win and some interesting grass horses to watch.
Looking back 40 years to the amazing Jim French
The popular group The Village People may be coming to the Derby to see their namesake
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
'Pegasus' puts Myung Cho hot on the trail.
Holy Bull Stakes runner-up Sweet Ducky has been sold to an anonymous buyer to run in the UAE Derby.
Monday, March 14, 2011
There are changes in this week's Derby Dozen. A few new and a few moved, as we welcome Premier Pegasus and Silver Medallion to the mix. Presented by Pauls Mill
Joe Petalino presence on the Derby Trail with J P's Gusto rekindles memories of Alysheba.
San Vicente winner The Factor worked a mile in 1:38 2/5 for the March 19 Rebel Stakes
Saturday, March 12, 2011
We could see some new faces on the Derby Trail, despite the presence of Uncle Mo and Brethren.
Friday, March 11, 2011
A majority interest in Silver Medallion, winner of the El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) and Eddie Logan Stakes in his last two starts, has been sold to Steven Marshall.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Life At Ten's trainer Todd Pletcher has released a statement regarding the 2010 BC Ladies' Classic.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
This is not about who is going to win the Kentucky Derby, as much as who so far has the look of a Derby winner--who is on track to peak on Derby Day, who looks eager to do more than they already have.
Although some question the decision to use the March 12 Timely Writer Stakes as Uncle Mo's 3-year-old debut, owner Mike Repole feels the one-mile ungraded race is the right vehicle for last year's champion.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Yes, it's easy to knock Stay Thirsty's Gotham Stakes (gr. III) victory. He time was slow, his Beyer figure was low, he wasn't beating a strong field.
Only slight movement this week with Stay Thirsty moving up to #3. Presented by Pauls Mill
The Factor will make his next start in the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park March 19
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Flashpoint will point for the Kentucky Derby but will not be taking the traditional route getting there said Peachtree Stable president John Fort, who also issued a challenge to the connections of The Factor and Gulfstream.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
It took only a week for the Derby picture to get muddled again, as To Honor and Serve's disappointing effort left a log jam at the top of the list.
Soldat moves up to #3 and Gourmet Dinner is added to Top 12. Presented by Pauls Mill
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said he might scratch Crossbow from the Hutcheson Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 26 at Gulfstream in favor of next week's Gotham (gr. III).
Friday, February 25, 2011
Lesser-known horses can take their first major steps towards Derby contention with a goood showing at Gulfstream Saturday.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Steve Haskin gives both sides of the Uncle Mo decision.
Mucho moves up and a new horse is added. Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill
Up popped Mucho Macho Man, Santiva, and Rogue Romance to boost last year's form by finishing 1,2,3 in Saturday's Risen Star Stakes (gr. II).
It just goes to show you how fragile life is on the Derby trail, metaphorically, of course. One minute you're sitting comfortably near the top of the contenders list and the next you're in a free fall.
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Tapizar has been taken off the Derby trail after a chip was discovered in his left knee following his disappointing fifth-place finish in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) at odds of 1-5 Feb. 12
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Steve Haskin continues his 2011 Kentucky Derby Trail with the Derby Dozen. There are a few changes this week, including a tie for position 12! Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill Farm
Our report on this weekend's stakes action will appear on Tuesday, but for now there are several allowance and maiden races from the past several weeks that should be touched on, based solely on observation.
Over the past decade or so, racing has seen a new breed of owner enter the sport, many with a corporate philosophy.
Steve Haskin continues his 2011 Kentucky Derby Trail with the ever popular Derby Dozen. There has already been a change from last week's list! Rank your own Derby Dozen list from Steve's choices! Presented by Pauls Mill Farm
Just because there are no 3-year-old dirt stakes at Gulfstream this weekend doesn't mean there are no races with Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) implications.
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