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Four Graded Winners Contest Derby Trial

Four Graded Winners Contest Derby Trial

Kinsman Stable's Majestic Warrior, winner of the Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga last summer in his second career start, heads a field of 10 3-year-olds entered in the 84th running of the $100,000-added Derby Trial at Churchill Downs April 26.

 Thursday, April 24, 2008
Lane's End Contenders on Cruise Control

Lane's End Contenders on Cruise Control

Mid-morning on Turfway Park's backside March 21, Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) contenders were pulling at hay nets or dozing, blanketed against the morning chill. Horses and trainers alike are, as trainer Grant Hofmans said, "on cruise control" until March 22.

 Friday, March 21, 2008
Halo Najib Heads Lane's End Stakes

Halo Najib Heads Lane's End Stakes

Zayat Stables' Halo Najib looks to the $500,000 Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) with a chance to punch his ticket to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Turf War Headed to WinStar Derby?

Turf War Headed to WinStar Derby?

The 3-year-old Dixie Union colt will either run in the WinStar Derby or Lane's End Stakes.

 Saturday, February 23, 2008
Southwest: Turf War Looks for More

Southwest: Turf War Looks for More

Coming off his Delta Jackpot win, the Dixie Union colt looks to solidify Derby position Feb. 18 at Oaklawn Park.

 Saturday, February 16, 2008

Duo Hits Delta Jackpot in Dead Heat

There was no separating Canadian invader Turf War and favored Z Humor at the finish of $1 million Boyd Gaming's Delta Jackpot (gr. III) following a desperate three-horse charge to the wire at foggy Delta Downs on the night of Dec. 7.

 Friday, December 07, 2007

Storm Code Could Rise in Grey Breeders' Cup

Trainer Pat Parente saw big improvement from his 2-year-old Storm Code in the gelding's second start when a game second in his stakes debut three weeks ago. The son of High Yield can take another step forward with his first try around two turns in the $250,000 Grey Breeders' Cup (Can-III) at Woodbine Oct. 8.

 Friday, October 05, 2007