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Some of the starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will go on to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) while plans are undetermined for other runners.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Who is Jason picking in the Oaks and the Derby?
There is no true standout in the 2012 Kentucky Derby, but despite it being a wide-open affair, that shouldn't be mistaken for inconsistency. A record nine Derby starters return from last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Friday, May 04, 2012
With so much speed entered in this year's Kentucky Derby, you have to consider that stalkers, and closers who sit just off the pace this year could pull out a victory.
The time is getting near. No not the Derby, trying to finally decipher this intricate and confusing puzzle.
It sure felt like summer as several Derby horses schooled this morning and afternoon.
Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day, including the first track appearances for Gemologist, El Padrino, and Take Charge Indy, and the arrival of Hansen. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.
Zayat Stable's Bodemeister, the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner, drew post 6 and was made the 4-1 morning line favorite for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
An overflow field of 21 passed the entry box the morning of May 2 for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). Based on graded stakes earnings, only 20 can start May 5.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012Hosted by Todd Schrupp and Paul Rogers, the Trainer's Dinner attracted a full crowd to the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville May 1.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Derby contender Union Rags is bathed at Churchill Downs, May 1.
Steve's at the end of his 2012 Kentucky Derby Dozen trail. What is the final line-up for Kentucky Derby 138? Read to find out!
Julien Leparoux discusses his thoughts on Union Rags and the Kentucky Derby 138 field.
The works are done, and all that remains are the final gallops and observing how the horses are thriving during the final week
Chadds Ford Stable's Union Rags turned in a sharp half-mile work April 28 and galloped out so strongly the clockers gave him a five-furlong work in :59 4/5. Jockey Julien Leparoux was aboard the son of Dixie Union.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Chadds Ford Stable's Union Rags galloped 1 1/2 miles April 27 on his first tour of the track at Churchill Downs this year. He is scheduled to breeze April 28, depending on the weather.
Friday, April 27, 2012
An early look at the 2012 Kentucky Derby from Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra. Sponsored by TVG.
Julien Leparoux has put the Fla Derby behind him and is looking ahead with Union Rags
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is pretty much set, compare who you have with his picks!
Evan Hammonds examines the top five performances of 3-year-old prep races as well as the Jerome Stakes and Lexington Stakes.
Michael Matz talks about Union Rags' work at Keeneland on April 20, 2012.
The son of Dixie Union worked just after 9 a.m., clocking a half-mile in :47 2/5 and galloping out five furlongs in 1:00.
Friday, April 20, 2012
With 2 weeks to go, Jason Shandler asks who do you like in the Kentucky Derby?
Depth of quality this year means Derby favorite may be 6-1.
Union Rags recorded his first workout since the Florida Derby (gr. I) and his final move at Palm Meadows April 12, breezing four furlongs in :48 2/5. It was the second fastest work of 16 that morning.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The Derby favorite could be as high as 6 or 7-1 this year.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is now firming into a nice batch of accomplished 3-year-olds. See who has made the list
Union Rags' defeat changed the complexion of the 2012 Kentucky Derby.
Union Rags seemingly has it all...including some excuses.
Evan recaps the Florida Derby (gr. I) and the Louisiana Derby (gr. II).
An upset loss in the Florida Derby (gr. I) March 31 did not prevent Chadds Ford Stable's Union Rags from being the favorite in Churchill Downs' final Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool of 2012.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
A day after Take Charge Indy captured the Florida Derby (gr. I), trainer Patrick Byrne said he plans to ship the colt to Churchill Downs early for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Take Charge Indy, with Calvin Borel aboard for Pat Byrne, went wire-to-wire in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I), as he outfought 31-1 shot Reveron. Union Rags, the 2-5 favorite, disappointed to finish third March 31.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Nobody would have blamed the connections of Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) winner El Padrino if they had chosen to return to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots rather than staying in Florida to face Union Rags in the Florida Derby.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Before beginning any talk about Take Charge Indy, Pat Byrne wants to make one thing clear: He has no regrets about not running the colt in the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II).
Friday, March 30, 2012
Jason and Tom handicap the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby.
Chris Brothers will be watching the Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park with great interest March 31.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
A convincing Fla. Derby win will send the star to Louisville with a full bandwagon.
The program can give you Union Rags to win the grade I Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park March 31. Is that the way you should go?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Before any Triple Crown talk can start, Union Rags must handle his business against eight contenders in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) March 31 at Gulfstream Park.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Chadds Fords Stable's Union Rags was installed as the 3-1 favorite in the third and final betting pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager that kicks off its three-day run March 30.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Michael Matz has put the past behind him and is only focusing on getting Union Rags through the Florida Derby and on to the Kentucky Derby, but the trainer is still clearly bothered by the Eclipse Award voting.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Do Daddy Nose Best and Went the Day Well both enter Steve's Derby Dozen for this week? Read to find out!
Fountain of Youth (gr. II) winner Union Rags breezed a half-mile in company March 24 at Palm Meadows Training Center in preparation for a start in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I).
Saturday, March 24, 2012
No one can claim the Alpha Adventures have been boring, and he hasn't even gone anywhere.
Haskin's Derby Dozen shifts with Gemologist, Optimizer and Secret Circle this week.
Florida Derby favorite Union Rags went to the track at Palm Meadows Training Center the morning of March 17 for an easy five-furlong workout in preparation for his final Kentucky Derby prep.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Steve discusses the Delaware Park ties of Union Rags and Mark Valeski.
Eddie Woods is pumped up about the possibility that another graduate from his sale program, Union Rags, can become a classic winner just as Big Brown did.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Creative Cause, Dullahan and Bodemeister shift this week's Derby Dozen.
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