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Overlooked Illinois Derby Comes Up Strong

Overlooked Illinois Derby Comes Up Strong

It may not be worth points on the road to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), but the $750,000 Illinois Derby (gr. III) drew a packed field of 14, including some familiar names, when entries were taken April 17

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Illinois Derby, Preakness for Dewey Square

Illinois Derby, Preakness for Dewey Square

Rather than make a last-ditch effort to get Dewey Square into the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer Dale Romans said it is likely the colt will be pointed toward the $750,000 Illinois Derby.

 Monday, April 08, 2013
Blue Grass Contenders Tune Up in Kentucky

Blue Grass Contenders Tune Up in Kentucky

Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) contenders Rydilluc, Uncaptured, Undrafted, and Dewey Square all turned in pre-race works April 5 at Keeneland. Also working were Dynamic Sky at Churchill and Fear the Kitten at Trackside.

 Saturday, April 06, 2013
Grassy Palm Beach Could Lead to Derby Trail

Grassy Palm Beach Could Lead to Derby Trail

Though the race is on the grass, the $150,000 Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles March 3 at Gulfstream Park has the potential to serve as a springboard to the Triple Crown trail.

 Thursday, February 28, 2013

Dewey Square, Bambazonki Drill for Palm Beach

Promising 3-year-olds Dewey Square and Bambazonki each worked five furlongs at Gulfstream Park Feb. 24 in preparation for the upcoming Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) at 1 1/8 miles on turf.

 Sunday, February 24, 2013
Romans Sets Plans for Dewey Square, Others

Romans Sets Plans for Dewey Square, Others

Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans said his Siena Farm 3-year-olds will both make their next starts at Gulfstream Park; he has yet to determine an exact target in Dubai for Breeders' Cup Turf winner Little Mike.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013
Unlocking Winners: The Holy Bull Stakes

Unlocking Winners: The Holy Bull Stakes

The first great Derby prep of 2013.

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 Thursday, January 24, 2013
Shanghai Bobby Faces Tough Field in Holy Bull

Shanghai Bobby Faces Tough Field in Holy Bull

Undefeated 2-year-old champion faces nine opponents in 1 1/16-mile test at Gulfstream Park Jan. 26.

 Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Shanghai Bobby Posts Final Holy Bull Breeze

Shanghai Bobby Posts Final Holy Bull Breeze

The morning after capturing an Eclipse Award, undefeated Shanghai Bobby worked five furlongs in 1:00 4/5 Jan. 20 in his final tune-up for the upcoming Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.

 Sunday, January 20, 2013
Kentucky Derby 2013: Top 20

Kentucky Derby 2013: Top 20

This will be the first of six (monthly) editions of my top 20 contenders for the 2013 Kentucky Derby.

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 Thursday, December 20, 2012
Romans Puts Juvenile Prospects Through Paces

Romans Puts Juvenile Prospects Through Paces

Trainer Dale Romans sported a wide smile following workouts by his two top 2-year-olds at Gulfstream Park on the morning of Dec. 15.

 Saturday, December 15, 2012
Uncaptured Edges Frac Daddy in KY Jockey Club

Uncaptured Edges Frac Daddy in KY Jockey Club

The two favorites in Nov. 24 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. II) ran to their odds, engaging in a thrilling stretch duel at Churchill Downs before Uncaptured prevailed by a head over Frac Daddy.

 Saturday, November 24, 2012
Uncaptured Heads Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes

Uncaptured Heads Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes

Just under four weeks after rolling to victory in the Iroquois Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs, Uncaptured will target more success at the Louisville track Nov. 24 in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. II).

 Wednesday, November 21, 2012