Injured Archarcharch Retired, Owner Says
Owner Bob Yagos said Archarcharch has been retired from racing after fracturing his left front leg during the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
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Norman Asbjornson Works Strongly at Pimlico
Local Preakness Stakes (gr. I) hopeful Norman Asbjornson worked 'the best time he has ever had at a mile' May 5 at Pimlico Race Course, trainer Chris Grove said.
Kentucky Derby Interview - Alan Garcia
Lenny Shulman interviews Alan Garcia, jockey for Soldat. Watch Video
Animal Kingdom a Team Valor Derby Product
Barry Irwin had faith in the horse he bred and is being rewarded with a chance to participate in the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Elliston: 'Major League' Mindset Needed
Horse racing needs to take a "major league" approach in order to increase economic opportunities and spur investment, National Thoroughbred Racing Association executive chairman Bob Elliston said May 4.
Eisamans Schooled Pants On Fire, Twinspired
Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Pants On Fire and Twinspired received their early training from Dr. Barry Eisaman and his wife, Shari.
Kentucky Derby Interview - Bob Baffert
Lenny shares the leather couch with Bob Baffert, trainer of Midnight Interlude. Watch Video
Derby Horse Sale Prices: $5,000 to $500,000
The most expensive sale horse among this year's Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) candidates is Stay Thirsty, who was a $500,000 2-year-old.
Haskin's Derby Report: Arch Gallops...Or Works
This will be an abbreviated report, as there wasn't much activity Tuesday morning. Read Blog
Tough Call - By Lenny Shulman
It takes a real man to step off the throne while he's still on top. Read Blog
Kentucky Derby Interview - Rajiv Maragh
Lenny Shulman interviews Rajiv Maragh, jockey for Mucho Macho Man. Watch Video
Midnight Interlude Cruises Through the Slop
He turns in the fastest time among seven workers at five furlongs May 2 at Churchill Downs, covering the distance over a sloppy track in 1:00 4/5.
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 5/2/2011
Steve Haskin updates us on the morning works and who is arriving tomorrow. Nehro, Santiva, Watch Me Go, Midnight Interlude, and Brilliant Speed worked this morning. Watch Video
Brilliant Speed Turns in 1:01 1/5 Work
Live Oak Plantation's homebred Brilliant Speed splashed five furlongs through the slop in 1:01 1/5 May 2 in his final work before the Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
KY Derby Interview - Eddie Kenneally
Lenny Shulman interviews Eddie Kenneally, trainer for Santiva. Watch Video
Haskin's Derby Report: Repole's Survivors
First off, before we get to the Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty works, let's at least acknowledge both colts for getting this far. Read Blog
May 1 Derby Update: Sloppy Track Workouts
Despite an early morning thunderstorm that left the track at Churchill Downs sloppy, several contenders for the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) breezed May 1
KY Derby Interview - Rosie Napravnik
Lenny Shulman interviews Rosie Napravnik, jockey for Pants on Fire. Watch Video
Derby Mo-Jo: And Down the Stretch We Come
Part IV in an ongoing blog series authored by Mike Repole, owner of Kentucky Derby favorite Uncle Mo. Read Blog
Durkin Ends Triple Crown Run
Tom Durkin April 26 announced his decision not to renew his contract to call the Triple Crown races this year for NBC Sports.
Midnight Interlude Posts Bullet Work
Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Midnight Interlude posted his third consecutive bullet workout when he covered six furlongs in 1:13 3/5 on the Churchill Downs main track the morning of April 26.
HRTV's Derby Coverage Begins April 30
HRTV's on-site coverage of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) kicks off Saturday, April 30, with the first day of the spring meet at the Louisville track.
Stay Thirsty Sizzles; Mucho Macho Man Works
Repole Stables' Stay Thirsty sizzled five furlongs in a "bullet" 1:00 over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs on Easter Sunday as he continued to prep for the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Shackleford Works Well; Romans Hopes to Enter
Shackleford on Saturday reinforced trainer Dale Romans' belief that his colt is a strong contender to win the Kentucky Derby when he turned in a strong five-furlong work over a sloppy Churchill track April 23.
Triple Crown Races to Air on Sirius XM Radio
Horse Racing Radio Network's coverage of the three Triple Crown races will be broadcast nationwide on Sirius XM Radio.
Derby Dizzy - By Evan Hammonds
With four starts in 2011 Archarcharch can almost be considered a 'throwback' Read Blog
Asmussen: Jerome Handicap Next for Astrology
Saying that to run Astrology in the Kentucky Derby off one prep race "would be asking too much of him at this point," trainer Steve Asmussen said the colt would make his next start in the Jerome Handicap on April 23.
Master of Hounds a Go for Kentucky Derby
A spokesman for Coolmore Stud confirmed April 18 that Mrs. John Magnier's Master of Hounds is being pointed for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Live Blog - Friday, April 15 at NOON ET
Join Jason Shandler for a live, one hour chat this Friday at Noon EDT. Be ready to talk Derby and anything else that's on your mind. Join Now!
OH Horsemen Hope Deal Avoids Derby Blackout
The Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is in negotiations with a Cleveland-area harness track to avoid a situation that could lead to a statewide simulcast blackout of the May 7 Kentucky Derby.
Injury Sidelines To Honor and Serve
To Honor and Serve, third in the Florida Derby (gr. I) and Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) earlier this year, has strained the suspensory ligament in his left foreleg, the Daily Racing Form reported April 8.
TCI Top 20 for April 4, 2011
An updated list of the Triple Crown Insider Top 20. Read Blog
Comma to The Top Out of KDFW's 3rd Pool
Comma to the Top has been removed from the roster of wagering interests for this week's third and final pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager ("KDFW").
Preakness' 'Kegasus' Is Controversial
Not everyone's thrilled about the new half-man, half-horse Preakness Stakes (gr. I) mascot that sports a nipple ring and a beer gut.
Thirteen Triple Crown Nominees Added
Thirteen 3-year-old Thoroughbreds have joined the list of horses eligible to compete in the 2011 Triple Crown series. Those horses were nominated at a cost of $6,000 each.
Derby Contenders: Where They're Going Next
While we're well down the road to the Kentucky Derby, we still have a few little races to run--most of them grade I's at a mile and an eighth. Here's a summary of where 56 contenders are going next.
Derby Winner's Trophy Arrives at Churchill
The solid gold trophy that will be presented to the winning owner of the 3-year-old that wins this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) arrived March 29 at Churchill Downs.
'Decisive' 1st Derby Contender at Churchill
Decisive Moment, second to Animal Kingdom in the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (gr. III), was the first contender for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum Brands (gr. I) to arrive at Churchill Downs.
The Week In Photos: March 27, 2011
The weekend's racing from the US, Dubai, and Japan. View Slideshow
Soldat: How the TC Candidate Was Bought
Soldat, who captured the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 26 and the With Anticipation Stakes (gr. III) last year, is a $180,000 graduate of the 2009 Keeneland September yearling sale. Read Blog
TC Late Nominations Close March 26
Nominations of 3-year-olds to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes (all gr. I) must be made by midnight March 26.
Louisiana Derby - Predict the Order of Finish
Who will win the 2011 Louisiana Derby? Who will complete the exacta? The tri? Is it all Mucho Macho Man? Will Machen or Elite Alex make some noise? Is it time for a new horse to enter the Triple Crown picture? Predict the Order
War Front a Clear Factor in 2011 Triple Crown
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Avalyn Hunter delves into the Rebel Stakes winner's pedigree to see if he'll have enough stamina for the upcoming classics.
Maclean's Music Will be Heard
Sensational maiden winner earned 114 Beyer in debut for Steve Asmussen. Read Blog
Ky. Derby Trail: Talking Points
The Factor's win and some interesting grass horses to watch. Read Blog
Ky. Derby Featured Profile: The Factor
Can he stretch that speed for 1 1/4 miles? Read More
Triple Crown Insider - 03/16/2011
Rebel Is Proving Ground. Plus, a special guest interview with Mike Repole. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions. Watch Video
Hangin' With Haskin: Sheba, Joe, and J P
- By Steve Haskin
Joe Petalino presence on the Derby Trail with J P's Gusto rekindles memories of Alysheba. Read Blog
Mo, Brethren, and the California Question
Will Brethren put away a seemingly overmatched field and continue his ascent to the top of the division? Who will shoot to the top of the class in California? And will Uncle Mo begin his season in style? Read Blog
THS: San Felipe Stakes 2011
Jason, Tom and Rich handicap the San Felipe (gr. II), Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) and the Timely Writer S. Watch Video
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