Mine That Bird Still Flies in Kentucky
- By Frank Angst
Everyone loves a longshot story and fans swapped their best memories of Mine That Bird's improbable Derby score on Friday, April 18 at Keeneland. read blog
Kentucky Derby
Race 11 at CHURCHILL DOWNS on
- 1 1/4 miles
- $2,000,000g
- 6:24 PM
- on NBC
- Preps
- News
| Date | Race | Position / Horse / Points |
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Iroquois S.
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FrontRunner S.
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Foxwoods Champagne S.
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Dixiana Breeders' Futurity
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Grey S.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile
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Delta Downs Jackpot S.
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Remsen S.
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Kentucky Jockey Club S.
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Jerome S.
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Sham S.
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LeComte S.
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Smarty Jones S.
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Holy Bull S.
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Withers S
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Robert B. Lewis S
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El Camino Real Derby
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Southwest S.
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Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth S.
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Risen Star S.
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Gotham S.
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Tampa Bay Derby
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San Felipe S.
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Rebel S.
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Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral S.
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Sunland Derby
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Besilu Stables Florida Derby
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UAE Derby
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Louisiana Derby
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Santa Anita Derby
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Twinspires.com Wood Memorial S.
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Arkansas Derby
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Toyota Blue Grass S.
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Coolmore Lexington S.
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Churchill Derby, Oaks Security Plan Released
Churchill Downs has released its list of security and hospitality policies and procedures for the 2014 Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (both gr. I) May 2-3.
Samraat, Uncle Sigh Work at Belmont
The battling New York-breds Samraat and Uncle Sigh both turned in solid works at Belmont Park April 18, and will have one more work there before shipping to Churchill Downs.
Ky Derby: Form, Pedigree, Speed, & Red Flags
Doug Salvatore profiles the form, pedigree, speed and red flags of Kentucky Derby contenders. Part 2 of 3. read blog
Wicked Strong Puts in Solid Breeze at Belmont
In his first work since winning the TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I), Wicked Strong breezed a solid half-mile in :49.62 seconds the morning of April 17 over the Belmont Park training track.
And They're Off: The End of the Trail Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin discuss injuries on the Kentucky Derby Trail, the Arkansas Derby and the Blue Grass, the Churchill Downs takeout increase and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video
Midnight Hawk Brings Illinois Derby Intrigue
Given the colt's Chicago connections, it's not surprising Bob Baffert would send Midnight Hawk to the April 19 Illinois Derby at Hawthorne. As for his plans from there on out, you'll have to read between the lines.
Divine Oath Heads Coolmore Lexington
Let's Go Stable's undefeated Divine Oath will make his stakes debut April 19 in the $200,000 Coolmore Lexington (gr. III) at Keeneland after failing to draw in to the Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I).
Bejarano Picks Up Derby Mount on Wildcat Red
Jockey Rafael Bejarano has been tabbed to ride Wildcat Red in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), becoming the sixth jockey employed by trainer Jose Garoffalo in the colt's past six starts.
Coolmore Lexington: A Prep in Its Prime
The Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. II), which served as a springboard for Charismatic in 1999, is no longer a key Kentucky Derby prep. However, Keeneland's 1 1/16-mile event was once a well-worn path to Louisville.
Injury Knocks Constitution Off Derby Trail
Besilu Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Constitution will miss the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the other two Triple Crown races after a hairline fracture in his front right cannon bone was discovered.
Blue Grass Runner-Up Medal Count Derby Bound
Medal Count, runner-up in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes April 12, will make his next start in the Kentucky Derby May 3 at Churchill Downs, trainer Dale Romans confirmed April 1.
Podcast: End of the Derby Road
Steve Haskin reflects on this year's "Road to the Kentucky Derby" and shares his thoughts on who will be on top on the first Saturday in May.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/14/2014
Steve Haskin tells us how the final weekend of Kentucky Derby prep races have affected his Derby Dozen. read blog
Mixed Reaction to Churchill Takeout Increase
Kentucky horsemen expected backlash from Churchill Downs' decision to charge the maximum takeout rates allowed by state law, but they hope positives follow from increased purses that improve the racing product.
One for the Roses: Cairo Prince
Steve Haskin makes the case for Kentucky Derby contender Cairo Prince. Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin was able to breathe a sigh of relief the morning of April 13 with Cairo Prince ranked 20th on the qualifying list.
Dance With Fate Awaits Decision on Derby Bid
A decision on whether to send Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Dance With Fate to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will not be made for a week, trainer Peter Eurton said April 13.
Pletcher Trio Back to Work for Kentucky Derby
Undefeated Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Constitution returned to work for trainer Todd Pletcher at Palm Meadows Training Center April 13, along with We Miss Artie and Intense Holiday.
McLaughlin Relieved Cairo Prince Qualifies
Kiaran McLaughlin was able to breathe a sigh of relief the morning of April 13 with Cairo Prince ranked 20th on the qualifying list for the Kentucky Derby after the final two major preps a day earlier.
Danza Dominates in Arkansas Derby Shocker
Danza sent shock waves through the crowd of 63,186 at Oaklawn Park when he took command in upper stretch at odds of 41-1 and rolled to a 4 3/4-length victory in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 12.
Dance With Fate Provides Blue Grass Twist
In the final Polytrack edition of the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), a California shipper who has shown extremely good form over synthetic surfaces found his way home.
Breeding for the Classics
The quest for the classic racehorse has been ongoing since the first classic races were inaugurated in England in the late 1700s.
Churchill Downs to Increase Takeout Rates
In what it says is an effort to maintain daily purses and its stakes schedule, Churchill Downs plans to increase its takeout rate on win, place, and show bets as well as exotic wagers in 2014.
Bayern Takes Oaklawn Spin for Arkansas Derby
Leading Arkansas Derby (gr. I) contender Bayern got his first feel for the Oaklawn Park racing strip the morning of April 10 after arriving a day earlier with the contingent of California horses competing this weekend.
Bobby's Kitten Favored in Blue Grass Stakes
The $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) drew an overflow field for its 90th renewal to be run April 12 at Keeneland, with Ken and Sarah Ramsey's homebred Bobby's Kitten favored at 3-1 from post 5.
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Distaff H. (gr. II) | AQU | |
| Howard B. Noonan S. | BEU | |
| Miami Mile H. (gr. III) | CRC | |
| Webb Snyder Charles Town Dash S. | CT | |
| Original Gold S. | CT |
