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Abraham Seeks Better Trip in Peter Pan

The Road to the Kentucky Derby is behind us, but we still have the Grade II Peter Pan en route to the Belmont Stakes. I am going to try to win again with Abraham.

 Thursday, May 09, 2013

Derby Points System Worked Efficiently

With the Kentucky Derby field now in place, the points system that got us here looks like it's working pretty well.

 Friday, May 03, 2013

Kentucky Derby by the Speed Numbers

In 54 of the last 58 runnings of the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby, the winner was either on the lead with an eighth of a mile to go, within a length of the lead, or running second although more than a length off the leader.

 Thursday, May 02, 2013

'Wild Card' Derby Trial Not A Misnomer

The makeup of the grade III Derby Trial presents several interesting scenarios that could impact the makeup of the Kentucky Derby field.

 Thursday, April 25, 2013

Wynn Odds to Win Triple Crown: Update

Johnny Avello at Wynn Las Vegas added horses and updated their odds to win the Triple Crown this week.

 Friday, April 19, 2013

Derby Points: Moderate Bump in Prep Runners

We take a look back at the 2013 Kentucky Derby Trail to determine whether the new points system attracted more horses to the prep races for the first Saturday in May.

 Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Fountain of Youth Not Out of Pletcher's Reach

Todd Pletcher didn't win the grade III Holy Bull Stakes this year, but the grade II Fountain of Youth is certainly not out of reach.

 Thursday, February 21, 2013

Southwest Distance Could Help Always in a Tiz

The Southwest states will be run at 1 1/16 mile for the first time in its 33 year history, so we're not looking for a horse that can take advantage of the "short stretch mile" at Oaklawn Park.

 Monday, February 18, 2013

Lots of Triple Crown Nominees Racing Saturday

While there are no scoring races for the Kentucky Derby this weekend, there are several races of interest scheduled for Saturday that include 33 Triple Crown nominees. Here's a survey of them.

 Thursday, February 07, 2013