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Going Ballistic One to Beat in Oklahoma Derby

Going Ballistic One to Beat in Oklahoma Derby

Fresh off his victory in the $500,000 Super Derby (gr. II), Kindred Thoroughbreds' Going Ballistic leads a field of 11 in the $300,000 Centennial Oklahoma Derby Oct. 21 at Remington Park.

 Friday, October 19, 2007
Late Kick Earns Going Ballistic Super Derby

Late Kick Earns Going Ballistic Super Derby

Entering the $500,000 Super Derby Stakes (gr. II) Sept. 22 at Louisiana Downs, Going Ballistic had not won since May. With help from jockey Clifton Berry, Mike and Mary Kindred's 3-year-old colt soared through the middle of the racetrack to overtake heavy favorite Grasshopper to win by a length.

 Saturday, September 22, 2007
Grasshopper Not a Lock in Super Derby

Grasshopper Not a Lock in Super Derby

All the talk leading up to the $500,000 Super Derby (gr. II) has been centered around race favorite Grasshopper. But several of the 10 contenders in the Harrah's Louisiana Downs feature event Sept. 22 have more than enough credentials to make bettors give the 1 1/8-mile event a second look.

 Thursday, September 20, 2007

Forty Acres Wins By Plenty in Super Derby Prelude

Forty Acres took complete control of the $100,000 Super Derby Prelude shortly after the start and cruised to a resounding 2 1/4-length win with Carlos Gonzalez aboard Aug. 18 at Louisiana Downs.

 Saturday, August 18, 2007