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Trainer Baffert to Sit Out Kentucky Derby 139

Trainer Baffert to Sit Out Kentucky Derby 139

Three-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert said April 29 he will not have a starter in this year's classic, noting that none of the contenders he had early in the season would be competitive in the race.

 Monday, April 29, 2013
Bob Baffert on Not Having Any Derby Horses

Bob Baffert on Not Having Any Derby Horses

Bob Baffert discusses not having any horses running in the 2013 Kentucky Derby.

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 Monday, April 29, 2013
Kentucky Derby - Bob Baffert 4/28/2013

Kentucky Derby - Bob Baffert 4/28/2013

Hall of Fame trainer on the works of Kentucky Oaks (gr.I) contender Midnight Lucky and potential Kentucky Derby (gr.I) contender Code West, as well as the gallop of Govenor Charlie.

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 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/28/2013

Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/28/2013

Steve Haskin brings you the calm after the storm of workouts with works and new arrivals Goldencents and Itsmyluckyday on the track today. Steve also gives you the work tab for the rest of the week.

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 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Baffert On Fence with Derby Contenders

Baffert On Fence with Derby Contenders

Trainer Bob Baffert sent out Kentucky Oaks hopeful Midnight Lucky and potential Kentucky Derby starter Code West together April 28 at Churchill Downs. He expects to make a call April 29 on his Derby starters.

 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Super Ninety Nine, Den's Legacy: No KY Derby

Super Ninety Nine, Den's Legacy: No KY Derby

Trainer Bob Baffert has confirmed that Super Ninety Nine and Den's Legacy are no longer under consideration for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4 at Churchill Downs.

 Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Oxbow Heads Monday's Derby, Oaks Workers

Oxbow Heads Monday's Derby, Oaks Workers

In search of his fifth Kentucky Derby (gr. I) victory, trainer D. Wayne Lukas sent out Oxbow for a five-furlong breeze Monday, April 22, at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, April 22, 2013
Govenor Charlie OK, Heading to Churchill

Govenor Charlie OK, Heading to Churchill

Mike Pegram's Govenor Charlie, record-breaking winner of the Sunland Derby (gr. III), is scheduled to be shipped to Churchill Downs April 18 after a brief visit to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Distance Questions Begin for Derby Contenders

Distance Questions Begin for Derby Contenders

With the final round of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps underway, so begins the usual analysis of top contenders--Are they good enough?--Will they get the distance?

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 Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Unlocking Winners: Florida, LA Derby Picks

Unlocking Winners: Florida, LA Derby Picks

Handicapping the weekend's major prep races.

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 Thursday, March 28, 2013
Revolutionary Leads 14 in Louisiana Derby

Revolutionary Leads 14 in Louisiana Derby

WinStar Farm's Revolutionary, winner of the Withers Stakes (gr. III), has been installed as the 3-1 morning line favorite in a field of 14 for the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) March 30 at Fair Grounds.

 Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Revolutionary Heads Louisiana Derby Probables

Revolutionary Heads Louisiana Derby Probables

Withers Stakes (gr. III) winner Revolutionary heads a group of 13 sophomores considered probable for the 100th running of the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots March 30.

 Friday, March 15, 2013
Ive Struck a Nerve, 135-1, Shocks Risen Star

Ive Struck a Nerve, 135-1, Shocks Risen Star

A 135-1 shot took the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Feb. 23, Matthew W. Bryan's Ive Struck a Nerve closing late in the furlong grounds and catapulting himself onto the Derby trail.

 Saturday, February 23, 2013
Unlocking Winners: Derby Preps Get Serious

Unlocking Winners: Derby Preps Get Serious

A pair of 50-point races are on tap this weekend.

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 Friday, February 22, 2013