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No More U.S. Lion Hearts After Current 2YOs

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Know More, who won the Best Pal Stakes in his debut, is another promising 2-year-old sired by Lion Heart, who now resides in Turkey.

Bloodstock & Markets - Proven Sires Rule

Cash-strapped breeders prefer proven sires over young stallions, making it tougher to launch the careers of new studs.

First Mares in Foal to Spendthrift's New Guns

Mares reported in foal to first-year stallions Warrior's Reward, Line of David, and Temple City.

Spendthrift To Stand Pair of Grade I winners

B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm has added a pair of grade I winners to its 2011 stallion roster

Line of David to Stand at Spendthrift

Line of David, who won this year's Arkansas Derby (gr. I), has been retired from racing. He has been purchased by B. Wayne Hughes, who plans to stand the son of Lion Heart at his Spendthrift Farm near Lexington.

Woods Hopes 'David' Follows Big Brown's Lead

Woods worked with both Line of David, Big Brown in his Florida-based sales program.

KY Derby Interview: John Sadler

Ron Mitchell talks with John Sadler about his two Kentucky Derby contenders, Sidney's Candy and Line of David. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.

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Monday Works: Lucky Drills 5f in 1:00 4/5

Lookin At Lucky, the new favorite for Saturday's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), works five furlongs in the mud at Churchill Downs in 1:00 4/5 during a busy day for Derby contenders.

Haskin's Derby Report: Pletcher Marches On

With Eskendereya gone, Todd Pletcher regroups; new favorite Lookin at Lucky lookin' good.

KY Derby News Minute: Monday, 4/26/2010

Ron Mitchell gives updates on Lookin' At Lucky, Rule, and Devil May Care. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.

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Line of David Struggles in the Mud

Six-furlong effort in 1:15 "wasn't really the work we wanted," according to trainer John Sadler.

Line of David's 5f Work: Not Super Fast

Line of David, the surprise winner of the April 10 Arkansas Derby (gr. I), was officially clocked in 1:02 for his five-furlong workout the morning of April 20 at Churchill Downs.

And They're Off: April 14, 2010

Lenny and Steve discuss Zenyatta's 16th victory, the recent Kentucky Derby prep upsets and what this means for the Derby field, thoughts on changing the Derby qualifications, and more.

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Lookin At Lucky, Sidney's Candy at Churchill

Lookin At Lucky and Sidney's Candy, two leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), arrived at Churchill Downs on April 13 to prepare for the May 1 classic.

Graded Earnings Update as of April 10

The results of the April 10 Toyota Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby (both gr. I) play role in graded list shakeup

Sadler, Line of David Upset Arkansas Derby

Red-hot trainer John Sadler captured the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) with front-running upsetter Line of David at Oaklawn Park April 10, just a week after Sadler took the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) with Sidney's Candy.

Noble's Promise's Stamina Key in Ark. Derby

He's among a trio of leading 3-year-old prospects, including Super Saver and Dublin, headlining the $1 million Arkansas Derby after entries were taken for the April 10 renewal at Oaklawn Park.