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Borel on the Rail: A Key to Success

Jockey expected to take the inside path again win he rides Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Super Saver in the Preakness (gr. I).

Hangin' With Haskin: Super Saver and Me

A look back at Super Saver's trip across the Kentucky Derby trail.

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'Lucky Gallops, Preakness Status Upgraded

Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite Lookin At Lucky and stablemate Conveyance were back on the track at Churchill Downs May 6 for the first time since last week's "Run for the Roses," both colts galloping 1 1/2 miles.

La Troienne Linebreeding Still Relevant

MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
Super Saver is one recent example of the conventional wisdom of Thoroughbred breeders that "the more La Troienne, the better."

Super Saver Jogs; First Dude to Preakness

WinStar Farms' Super Saver jogged a mile at Churchill Downs on the morning of May 5 in his first return to the track since winning the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Steve Haskin's Derby Recap: Super Stars

Super Saver teamed up with three powerhouses to win the 136th Kentucky Derby.

Plan Gels for Super Saver; Many on Fence

WinStar Farm's Super Saver is scheduled to ship to Pimlico Race Course May 12 in advance of a Preakness Stakes (gr. I) that could attract a full field of 14.

Inside Pedigrees: Super Breeding

Super Saver replete with seven lines of La Troienne. Maria's Mon, sire of Super Saver has a double of La Troienne including Busanda via faultless Buckpasser. Supercharger, dam of Super Saver, has five lines of La Troienne.

Dublin, New Shooters Take Aim at Super Saver

Pimlico Race Course officials said May 3 that Dublin, seventh in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will be shipping to Pimlico Race Course May 11 to prepare for the Preakness Stakes.

Super Saver Tops New NTRA Poll

It's no surprise that Super Saver, winner of the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is the new No. 1 on this week's NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll.

KY Derby Interview: Calvin Borel

Calvin Borel, who has won two of the last three KY Derbies, talks about Super Saver and his chances to win Kentucky Derby 136. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.

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KY Derby News Minute: Sunday, 5/2/2010

Ron Mitchell reports from a soggy Churchill Downs and provides updates on Super Saver, Ice Box, and Lookin At Lucky. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.

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KY Derby TV Ratings Show Increase

The NBC telecast of the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) posted the highest ratings in 18 years.

Pletcher: Derby is 'One You Want to Win Most'

On a wet morning of May 2 at Churchill Downs, trainer Todd Pletcher was absorbing the previous day's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) victory by Super Saver as the trainers of others made future plans.

2010 Kentucky Derby Wrap

Lenny Shulman recaps the 2010 Kentucky Derby as Super Saver, Calvin Borel, and Todd Pletcher get the roses.

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Super Saver Wins the Derby!

Super Saver, with Calvin Borel up, wins the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). WinStar Farm's homebred son of Maria's Mon gives trainer Todd Pletcher his first Derby win.

Early Betting Pegs Super Saver Derby Favorite

WinStar Farm's Super Saver is the 7-1 early favorite for the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, based on the early wagering at Churchill Downs.

Derby Preview: Is the West the Best?

The two top choices in the first leg of the 2010 Triple Crown are based in California. Lookin at Lucky, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, and Sidney's Candy, the 5-1 second choice, lead a field of 20 3-year-olds in Derby 136.

Pletcher Undeterred by Off Track Possibility

With a 70% chance of rain for May 1, trainer Todd Pletcher said he is not concerned about an off-track for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Injury KOs Endorsement from Derby

WinStar Farm's colt has a non-displaced right-front condylar fracture and will not be entered later today in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

Haskin's Derby Report: The Gods and the Devil

The Derby gods could very well have a few tricks up their sleeve this year.

Suddenly, Pletcher's Hand Isn't All Aces

Todd Pletcher still might have as many as five Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starters, but he no longer has the horse to beat now that Eskendereya is out of the May 1 race.

Haskin's Derby Report: Pletcher Marches On

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

Rule Out of Kentucky Derby Picture

WinStar Farm's Bill Casner confirms he has not been pleased with Rule's progress at Churchill Downs and the colt will not be entered in Saturday's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Haskin's Derby Report: Derby Devil?

Five Todd Pletchers and Sidney's Candy topped Saturday's Kentucky Derby works.

Super Saver Goes a Half in :48 4/5

Arkansas Derby (gr. I) runner-up works a half-mile under Calvin Borel in the slop at Churchill Downs; one of five workers for trainer Todd Pletcher

Despite Rain, Most Derby Works Go As Planned

Steady rainfall in Louisville early Saturday, April 24, did not deter trainers of horses being pointed toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) from going through with their scheduled workouts.

American Lion Breezes at Keeneland

With WinStar Farm's management team on hand, Illinois Derby (gr. II) winner American Lion tuned up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a workout April 20 over the Polytrack at Keeneland.

Albarado Will Ride Endorsement in Derby

Robby Albarado, who rode Endorsement to an upset win in the Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 28 and is also the regular jockey for Noble's Promise, has committed to riding Endorsement for the May 1 Kentucky Derby.

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.

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.

THS: Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby

Jason, Tom, and James Scully of twinspires.com preview the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) and the Arkansas Derby (gr. I).

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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.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Stars Finally Break Out

Let's concentrate on the obvious: Sidney's Candy, Eskendereya were impressive; WinStar Farm could have as many as five starters.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Movin' On Up

In what was the biggest weekend of the year for Derby preps, we saw a wide variety of top-class performances.

Odysseus Takes Tampa Bay Derby Thriller

Padua Stables' Odysseus, who looked like a beaten horse turning for home, re-rallied during an incredible stretch run and nosed Schoolyard Dreams in the final jump to win a thrilling edition of the $300,000 Tampa Bay Derby

WinStar Still Has Big Plans For Drosselmeyer

Despite losing by less than two lengths in his first stakes try, Drosselmeyer seems to have fallen off the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) radar of many. Winstar Farm's racing manager Elliott Walden thinks it could be a mistake.

Downey: Super Saver, Odysseus Face Home Team

Only seven are entered in the Tampa Bay Derby, but boy, what a tough race--unless Super Saver runs the way he did in his last race--or Odysseus.

Super Saver Starts Back in Tampa Bay Derby

WinStar Farm's Super Saver will make his much-anticipated 3-year-old debut in the $300,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III) March 13.

Pletcher Stars Work, Temporary Schedules Set

Todd Pletcher's powerful stable of 3-year-old stars were prominent on the work tab March 6 in South Florida and the trainer set a temporary schedule for many of them.

Todd's Time?

Todd Pletcher has been one of racing's leading trainers the past decade, though the sport's biggest prize, the Derby, has eluded him. This could be his year.

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Super Saver, Interactif Decisions Loom

Todd Pletcher, who is loaded with several 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders, said he will make decisions on a couple of his star 3-year-olds after their next works.

'All Others' Heavy Favorite After Day 1

Lookin At Lucky ended the day as the favored individual contender for the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum Brands (gr. I), but the "all others" wagering interest was a heavy overall favorite.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Party Scene

WinStar adds another Kentucky Derby hopeful in Drosselmeyer, winner of an allowance race at Gulfstream Sunday.

Pletcher on Parade at Palm Meadows

Todd Pletcher's all-star team was on display Sunday morning, with eight of his best colts working at Palm Meadows training center.

Two Topweighted on Experimental

Vale of York and Lookin At Lucky, the one-two finishers in the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), share the high weight assignment of 126 pounds on the 2009 Experimental Free Handicap.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Battle Stations!

Trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher hold the most firepower as Steve Haskin takes his first look at the trail to the 2010 Triple Crown.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Things to Do Tips

Here are several items trainers should include on their list of things to do.

Ky. Derby Trail: December Doldrums

Who cares if it's only December? You can still pretend eggnog is really a mint julep or that Santa means Santa Anita Derby or that poinsettias smell like roses or that "Jingle Bells" sounds like "My Old Kentucky Home."