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While we're well down the road to the Kentucky Derby, we still have a few little races to run--most of them grade I's at a mile and an eighth. Here's a summary of where 56 contenders are going next.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Live Oak Plantation's To Honor and Serve, the second highweighted colt on the 2010 Experimental Free Handicap, breezed five furlongs in 1:04 1/5 at Payson Park Training Center Jan. 31.
Monday, January 31, 2011By Ray Paulick - They may not be pleasant subjects -- death, a tragic plane crash, and a serious motorcycle accident -- but the story lines surrounding several of this year's leading Triple Crown contenders promise to add a measure of emotion and high drama to what is always a compelling afternoon.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006Victory by Cash is King Stable's Afleet Alex in the Arkansas Derby (gr. II) pushed the Northern Afleet colt to the top of the list of Kentucky Derby contenders by graded stakes earnings.
Monday, April 18, 2005The Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) is history, and all the race did was pretty much complicate matters. Afleet Alex, Sun King, Roman Ruler and company still look legitimate, despite being upset by Euro invader Wilko. Now it's time to brace for the post Breeders' Cup wave that is about to unleash some new, exciting prospects for next spring's classics.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004A daily report on the progress of contenders for the May 1 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Monday, April 26, 2004Daily notes compiled by the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) notes team tracking the contenders for the classic at Churchill Downs on May 1.
Sunday, April 25, 2004Edited notes from Churchill Downs tracking the daily activities of leading contenders for the May 1 Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Thursday, April 22, 2004Edited notes from Churchill Downs tracking the daily activities of leading contenders for the May 1 Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Wednesday, April 21, 2004Edited notes from Churchill Downs tracking the daily activities of leading contenders for the May 1 Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Tuesday, April 20, 2004Borrego, the Arkansas Derby (gr. II) and Louisiana Derby (gr. II) runner-up, took to the track Monday at Churchill Downs for his first serious exercise at the Louisville, Ky. track as he worked three furlongs in :37 4/5.
Monday, April 19, 2004With former jockey Corey Black up, Rock Hard Ten worked seven furlongs in 1:27 3/5 after the renovation break at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
Monday, April 19, 2004Trainer Bob Baffert worked his pair of contenders for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) together on Saturday morning at Churchill Downs and the efforts of both colts left a smile on the face of the three-time Derby winner.
Saturday, April 17, 2004Previous to Saturday's Arkansas Derby (gr. II), Smarty Jones had the distinction of being the best horse who might not get to participate in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Smarty Jones' $600,000 winners' purse in the Arkansas Derby moved him to fourth on the list of graded earnings for Derby contenders, meaning his chances of starting are all but assured.
Monday, April 12, 2004Two horses trained by Nick Zito--Birdstone and Eurosilver--top the list of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contenders compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse. Champion Action This Day follows the top pair.
Tuesday, March 02, 2004The Nick Zito-trained pair of Birdstone and Eurosilver lead Action This Day in the latest installment of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender analysis by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.
Tuesday, February 24, 2004With less than three weeks remaining to Derby 129, there are now 15 horses on the list of leading contenders compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.
Friday, April 18, 2003Off his Santa Anita Derby victory, Buddy Gil moves up on the list of Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by Blood-Horse senior correspondent Steve Haskin. Meanwhile, Indian Express joined the contenders' list and Atswhatimtalknbout and Kafwain were demoted.
Wednesday, April 09, 2003Ministers Wild Cat, likely favorite in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby, soared from 13th to fifth on the latest weekly list of leading Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.
Tuesday, April 01, 2003With his upset victory in the Lane's End Stakes at Turfway, New York Hero is the latest addition to the list of leading Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by senior correspondent Steve Haskin.
Tuesday, March 25, 2003As a result of his impressive Florida Derby victory, Empire Maker moved to the top of the list of leading Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003Despite his "bounce" in the Louisiana Derby, Kafwain remains on top the list of leading Kentucky Derby candidates compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse magazine.
Tuesday, March 11, 2003Dark bay or brown colt, foaled Feb. 24, 2000
Deputy Commander--Wanted Again, by Criminal Type
Kafwain and Badge of Silver, who meet in the Lousiana Derby this weekend, rank first and third, respectively, on the list of leading Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.
Tuesday, March 04, 2003Dark bay/brown colt, foaled February 10, 2000
Mecke--Boots 'n Jackie, by Major Moran
Kafwain and Domestic Dispute, a pair of colts trained by Bob Baffert, top the list of key Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse.
Monday, February 24, 2003As the Kentucky Derby prep races continue to sort out the contenders from the pretenders, the list of leading candidates for the classic compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse, continues to grow.
Wednesday, February 19, 2003Chestnut colt, foaled January 27, 2000
Storm Cat-Hopespringsforever, by Mr. Prospector
Bay colt, foaled May 21, 2000
Deputy Minister--Hollywood Wildcat, by Kris S.
Bay filly, foaled April 22, 2000
Touch Gold-Party Cited, by Alleged
Chestnut colt, foaled January 22, 2000
Gentlemen-La Favorita, by Nikos
Composure, Man Among Men, Ministers Wild Cat, and Ozzie Cat have joined the list of leading Kentucky Derby contenders compiled by Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse magazine.
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