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Ron Mitchell interviews Larry Jones on location, about Havre de Grace, Mark Valeski, and more!
The Derby favorite could be as high as 6 or 7-1 this year.
After Saturday's graded stakes, Rousing Sermon is number 20 on the Kentucky Derby graded stakes earnings list with $270,000. He's ahead of Mark Valeski, El Padrino, Reveron and a host of others.
Monday, April 09, 2012
Hansen, the 2011 champion 2-year-old male and one of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), breezed five furlongs in 1:00 at Churchill Downs' Trackside training center April 7.
Saturday, April 07, 2012
New Mexico-based Isn't He Clever and the Todd Pletcher-trained Heavy Breathing were added to the mix for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) when nominations closed with 97 horses being made eligible for the race.
Thursday, April 05, 2012The Grade I Wood Memorial is worth taking a risk with a moderate longshot, but things have to set up right for him.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Trainer Larry Jones said April 4 that despite rumors that Mark Valeski came out of the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) with lameness, the horse is doing fine and is still being pointed toward the Kentucky Derby.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Union Rags' defeat changed the complexion of the 2012 Kentucky Derby.
Tuesday in a national conference call, trainer Todd Pletcher was asked to name the figurative four number one seeds on the Kentucky Derby Trail, and he didn't hesitate with his answer.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
TVG will provide live coverage of the annual race meets at Keeneland and Woodbine that begin Friday, April 6.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Zayat Stables' Bodemeister turned in a sensational work for the April 14 Arkansas Derby (gr. I), drilling six furlongs in a bullet 1:10 2/5 at Santa Anita Park under jockey Rafael Bejarano.
Monday, April 02, 2012
John Oxley's Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) winner Prospective, a major contender for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), breezed five furlongs at Churchill Downs the morning of April 2 in 1:01 1/5.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Headed by champion Hansen and Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) winner Prospective, there are 11 probable starters for the April 14 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.
Monday, April 02, 2012
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Secret Circle's career suggests that his pedigree might be at variance with his natural aptitude for speed.
Her latest workout came March 27 at Oaklawn Park when she covered seven furlongs in 1:27 4/5. Following that drill, her connections are pondering the April 11 Fantasy Stakes (gr. II) or April 14 Arkansas Derby (gr. I).
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Sabercat returned to the worktab March 26 at Oaklawn Park with plans on running in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) next month.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Rosie Napravnik is one race away from hearing the strains of "My Old Kentucky Home" raining down on her again as she parades to the post in the Kentucky Derby.
Twenty 3-year-olds added during the late nomination process to the Triple Crown that closed March 24. A total of 418 now eligible for Derby, Preakness, and Belmont.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Evan recaps the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes from the weekend.
Hansen, the 2-year-old champion of 2011 who is among the favorites for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), breezed five furlongs in 1:01 1/5 March 24 at the Churchill Downs Trackside Training Center.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Trainer John Sadler declared his 3-year-old Holy Candy fit for the trail leading to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) following the colt's impressive maiden special weight at a mile March 23.
Friday, March 23, 2012
The deadline for late nominations to the 2012 Triple Crown is March 24.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A cheat sheet from Jason Shandler for the remaining Derby preps.
Risen Star winning is scheduled to make his next start in the Florida Derby.
Celebrating the career of Alysheba, 25 years after his Derby triumph.
"The Road to the Kentucky Derby," a four-Saturday package of televised stakes that stemmed from recommendations in the 2011 McKinsey and Company report, will begin March 24 with the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (gr. III).
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
For the third consecutive year, Churchill Downs and NBC have partnered to give one person the chance to place a $100,000 win bet in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 5.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Calling it a "tease" with details to follow later, Churchill Downs Inc. chairman and CEO Robert Evans said March 13 the company plans to construct "The Mansion" at its flagship track in Louisville.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Stakes from the weekend.
Churchill Downs announced March 9 it will increase walk-up general admission prices for this year's Kentucky Derby and Oaks, but will keep prices unchanged for online and advance sales.
Friday, March 09, 2012
Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra handicap the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Stakes.
Steve and Lenny interview Dr. Kendall Hansen, owner/breeder for Hansen, examine how last year's Kentucky Derby contenders are doing this year and revisit the Stone Age.
Anita Cauley's On Fire Baby rolled through another fast workout the morning of March 3 at Oaklawn as the 3-year-old daughter of Smoke Glacken prepares for the March 11 Honeybee Stakes (gr. III).
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Is Hansen worth trying to beat at short odds?
News Pending burst on the scene with his surprising second-place finish in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at odds of 27-1. But who exactly is this horse?
As witnessed time and time again, the trainer pops with 3YOs when least expected
Evan Hammonds recaps the Risen Star and Fountain of Youth Stakes.
BloodHorse.com has released a special digital report, "2012 Triple Crown Preview" that is available for download at www.BloodHorse.com/TCPreview.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Includes Steve Haskin's ratings, Jason Shandler's analysis, complete BRIS past performances, 4-cross pedigrees, TrueNicks' pedigree ratings, dosage profiles, and helpful facts and stats about contenders and their connections.
Lenny and Steve talk about the Derby Trail, Dubai World Cup and an early HOY choice.
Team Valor came, they saw, they conquered.
Through Feb. 22, the following is the current earnings for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) to be run on May 5 at Churchill Downs.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Lenny Shulman recaps the San Vicente and El Camino Real Derby from the weekend. Lenny highlights horses such as Creative Cause and Drill.
Fed Biz and Bodemeister responded with impressive wins for three-time Derby winner.
My Adonis to take on Hansen again in Gotham Stakes.
Hansen, last year's champion 2-year-old male, sits atop the official graded stakes earnings list that will likely determine the participants for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Churchill Downs will partner with Moet and Chandon, BLUE04, and SandRidge Energy for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 5.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Churchill Downs has launched its "Road to the Roses" Kentucky Derby Fantasy Challenge that permits players to manage a stable of horses, trainers, and jockeys leading up to the first classic at Churchill Downs.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Steve Haskin adds Fed Biz and Bodemeister from the Bob Baffert camp to his Derby Dozen. Steve also increases his guests knocking at the door.
Bettors continued their strong support for both the "All Others" option and Champagne Stakes (gr. I) winner Union Rags (#23) at the close of wagering Feb. 11.
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