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Mythical Power Rules Lone Star Derby

Mythical Power Rules Lone Star Derby

Peachtree Stable's homebred Mythical Power rebounded emphatically from a last-place effort in the Sunland Derby, taking over at the top of the lane under Victor Espinoza and drawing off for a resounding victory in the $400,000 Lone Star Derby (gr. III) May 9.

 Saturday, May 09, 2009
Asmussen Sends Out Three in Lone Star Derby

Asmussen Sends Out Three in Lone Star Derby

A Texas native, Steve Asmussen is the all-time leading trainer at Lone Star Park, but he has never captured the racetrack's signature event for 3-year-olds, the Lone Star Derby (gr. III). On May 9, Asmussen will have his best chance when he sends out three of the seven starters in the $400,000 contest.

 Thursday, May 07, 2009
Mayor Marv Favored in Sunland Park Derby

Mayor Marv Favored in Sunland Park Derby

Mayor Marv, one of two colts entered by trainer Bob Baffert, is the morning-line favorite for the $800,000 Sunland Park Derby March 29. It's the New Mexico racetrack's richest race.

 Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ky. Derby Trail: Dunkirk Evacuation?

Ky. Derby Trail: Dunkirk Evacuation?

Because of the lack of 3-year-old races this week, we're going into full detail on Dunkirk's race. Another reason we're giving it a good deal of space is the big buzz it created. The question is, was it warranted?

 Sunday, February 22, 2009

Mayor Marv Romps in Turf Paradise Derby

Southern California shipper Mayor Marv leads all the way for jockey David Flores in the $100,000 Turf Paradise Derby Feb. 21, winning for Bob Baffert and Mike Pegram.

 Saturday, February 21, 2009
Ky. Derby Trail: Girl Talk

Ky. Derby Trail: Girl Talk

Before we get to this past week's races, including Monday's Smarty Jones Stakes, there is a pedigree pattern developing this year that you don't normally see to this degree.

 Monday, January 19, 2009