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Step-Up Time for Oklahoma Derby Dozen

Step-Up Time for Oklahoma Derby Dozen

Tiz Now Tiz Then looks to improve off his sixth-place run in the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) when he faces a full field of 3-year-olds in the $350,000 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park Oct. 19.

 Friday, October 17, 2008
Harlem Rocker Defeats J Be K in Withers

Harlem Rocker Defeats J Be K in Withers

Stronach Stables' homebred Harlem Rocker caught pacesetter J Be K in mid-stretch and drew clear for a convincing 2 1/2-length victory in the $150,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III) April 26 on the Aqueduct dirt, staying undefeated in three starts.

 Saturday, April 26, 2008
J Be K Faces Short Field in Withers

J Be K Faces Short Field in Withers

Todd Pletcher will saddle half of the four-horse field in the $150,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III), but even favorable odds may not be enough to overcome the talent of J Be K, who goes for his fourth win in five starts April 26 at Aqueduct.

 Thursday, April 24, 2008
Big Brown Huge in Florida Derby Rout

Big Brown Huge in Florida Derby Rout

IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr.'s highly-touted Big Brown proved that all the hype was justified, as he led from start to finish in the $1-million Florida Derby, crushing 11 rivals to win by five lengths March 29 at Gulfstream Park while making just his third career start.

 Saturday, March 29, 2008
Twelve Drawn For Intriguing Fla. Derby

Twelve Drawn For Intriguing Fla. Derby

A full field of 12 was drawn for the March 29 Florida Derby (gr. I), which on paper has turned out to be the most intriguing prep race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) this year.

 Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Zito Leads Fountain of Youth Noms

Zito Leads Fountain of Youth Noms

Four runners trained by Nick Zito, all potential contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), lead the list of 52 3-year-olds nominated for the $350,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 24.

 Wednesday, February 13, 2008