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Kentucky Derby Trail: Random Thoughts

Looking over the perspective Derby field, here are a few statistics and random thoughts as we head into D-Day minus two weeks.

Trio of Pletcher's Derby Hopefuls Work in Fla

Trainer Todd Pletcher had three of his Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands contenders work a half-mile the morning of April 11 at Palm Meadows in Florida: Discreetly Mine, Misson Impazible, and Rule.

Trail Talk: March 29, 2010

Evan Hammonds breaks down Mission Impazible's victory in the Louisiana Derby, plus he gives a quick recap of the Sunland Derby and the Lane's End. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.

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'All Others' Option Derby Future Wager Choice

The mutuel field, or "all others" option, was the solid 3-1 favorite to win the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at the conclusion of the second day of wagering in Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.

Mission Impazible Hits His Mark in La. Derby

Twin Creeks Racing Stable's Mission Impazible gave Pletcher yet another major Kentucky Derby contender March 27 when the son of Unbridled's Song overtook a pair of horses in deep stretch to win the $750,000 Louisiana Derby.

Full But Unproven Field Contest La. Derby

The field for this weekend's Louisiana Derby (gr. II) is similar to the recently concluded Florida Derby (gr. I) in one important way: Both major Kentucky Derby preps drew full fields of promising but unproven 3-year-olds.

Baker's Dozen Entered in Louisiana Derby

The $750,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, March 27, has drawn a field of 13, headed by Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) winner Discreetly Mine.

Tough Southwest Could Belong to Shipper

He isn't the most expensive horse in the Southwest Stakes, he hasn't raced at the track, and he ships in with a lack of two-turn experience. But he might just win this race.

Dublin Draws Outside Post For Southwest

Dublin, winner of the Hopeful (gr. I) as a juvenile, drew post 10 for his 3-year-old debut and will take on a solid group of rivals that includes three California shippers in the $250,000 Southwest Stakes Feb. 15 at Oaklawn.

Brassy Boy Could Be Wiggins' New Star

It is unlikely that Hal Wiggins will find a horse like Rachel Alexandra any time soon, but he does have a promising young colt making his stakes debut in the $100,000 Bashford Manor (gr. III), a sprint for 2-year-olds July 3 at Churchill Downs.

Aegean Tops Ky. Juvenile; Ward Sweeps Exacta

Trainer Wesley Ward, who had recent success with 2-year-olds at the Keeneland spring meet, continued his hot steak with Aegean and Jealous Again when the fillies ran one-two in the $100,000 Kentucky Juvenile (gr. III) April 30 at Churchill Downs.

Six Debut Winners Clash in Kentucky Juvenile

Six debut winners at Keeneland, a record-setting filly from Maryland and a West Coast invader highlight a field of nine 2-year-olds entered for the $100,000 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs April 30.