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Haskin's Derby Report: Time For Pick Sicks

The time finally has come to make something resembling selections.

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Six Derby Horses Made Salix-Free Debuts

A half-dozen horses entered in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) field made their initial starts without race-day Salix, but for the 1 1/4-mile classic all six will receive the diuretic.

Kentucky Derby 2013: Ken McPeek, 4/30/2013

Trainer Ken McPeek talks about Derby contenders Frac Daddy and Java's War on April 30, 2013.

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Bath Time for Frac Daddy and Java's War

Frac Daddy and Java's War getting bathed following April 27, 2013 works at Churchill Downs.

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Ken McPeek on Frac Daddy & Java's War

Ken McPeek talks about Frac Daddy and Java's War at Churchill Downs the morning of April 27.

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Solid Works and No Worries for McPeek Duo

Frac Daddy and Java's War have five-furlong maintenance works at Churchill Downs April 27.

Busy April 27 Work Tab at Churchill Downs

With the Louisville, Ky., weather forecast calling for rain later in the day and on Sunday, the April 27 work tab at Churchill Downs was crowded with prospects for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Overanalyze Makes Arkansas Derby Look Simple

Overanalyze, rebounding from a lackluster seasonal debut, overpowered his rivals in the drive to easily win the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) and stamp his ticket for this year's Run for the Roses.

War Academy 2-1 Favorite in Arkansas Derby

War Academy has been installed as the 2-1 favorite in a field of 10 3-year-olds entered for the 77th running of the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 13 at Oaklawn Park.

Java's War, Falling Sky in Derby Prep Works

Java's War, a contender for the Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I), and Falling Sky, headed for the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), posted bullet moves April 7 in preparation for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) preps.

Big Three Ready for Florida Derby Showdown

A field of 10 has been entered for the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30 at Gulfstream Park, although three horses are getting almost all of the attention: Itsmyluckyday, Shanghai Bobby, and Orb.

Are You Kidding Me to Point to Florida Derby

Are You Kidding Me, second in last year's Summer Stakes Presented by TVG (Can-IIT) on turf at Woodbine, will try racing on a dirt surface for the first time in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I)

Java's War Opts For Blue Grass Over UAE Derby

Tampa Bay Derby runner-up will remain in the U.S. and point for the Kentucky Derby.

McPeek: Frac Daddy Likely for Florida Derby

After sending out Frac Daddy for a five-furlong breeze at Gulfstream Park on the morning of March 16, trainer Ken McPeek reported that the 3-year-old son of Scat Daddy would likely run next in the $1 million Florida Derby.

Unlocking Winners: The Holy Bull Stakes

The first great Derby prep of 2013.

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THS: Holy Bull Stakes

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk discuss the tough field in the Holy Bull Stakes. Can Shanghai Bobby survive the other talented 3-year-olds?

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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.

McPeek Hopes Frac Daddy Blasts Off in Florida

Three races into his career, Frac Daddy appears to have trainer Ken McPeek back on the Triple Crown trail for 2013.

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.

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).