Record Stakes Purses Scheduled for Gulfstream
The $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) will be celebrated April 1 at Gulfstream Park, highlighting a record stakes schedule announced Thursday for the 2016-2017 Championship Meet.
Florida Derby
Race 11 at Gulfstream Park on
- 1 1/8 miles
- $750,000g
- 6:20 PM ET
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The Cherokee Run-Empire Maker Cross
Rise of Empire Maker and his sons and grandsons is good for Cherokee Run as a broodmare sire.
F-T Under Tack Show Works Begin in Rain
With steady rain falling, the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale began May 17, with two juveniles sharing the top eighth of a mile workout time of :10 and four equaling the best quarter-mile time of :21 3/5.
BH 100: Road To Louisville
Trainer Ben Jones helped reroute the Derby trail from South Florida to Churchill Downs' winner's circle
O'Neill On Hand for Nyquist Jog
Nyquist, who has kept to an easy training schedule since arriving at Keeneland April 3, is expected to turn in his first work since winning the April 2 Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (gr. I) April 15 around 7 a.m. EDT.
Easy Gallop for Nyquist as Work Approaches
Reddam Racing's Nyquist had another quiet morning at Keeneland April 13, with his first work since a victory in the April 2 Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (gr. I) for trainer Doug O'Neill coming up soon.
Nyquist Hits the Track at Keeneland
Nyquist, the undefeated champion who is favorite for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), jogged twice around the main track at Keenelanmd Racecourse the morning of April 9.
Nyquist Doesn't Want Your Respect
The bay colt Nyquist, who looks like a sleek sports car in a world of SUVs, seems to go best when he's carrying a chip in the only place you'd want a horse to have one -- on his shoulder. read blog
Gulfstream Sets Total Handle Record for Meet
Gulfstream Park reported record total pari-mutuel handle of $807 million for its 85-day Championship meet that concluded April 3. Average daily handle was $9.49 million.
Mohaymen in 'Good Shape' After FL Derby
Colt bounced out of Florida Derby fourth, will ship to Louisville next week.
Undefeated Nyquist Arrives at Keeneland
Champion Nyquist is doing well after his impressive victory in the Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (gr. I) April 2 at Gulfstream Park. The day after he arrived at Keeneland, where he will train up to the Kentucky Derby.
Gulfstream Reports Handle Record of $32.09M
Gulfstream Park reported record total pari-mutuel handle of $32.09 million for its 14-race Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (gr. I) program April 2.
Nyquist Trounces Mohaymen in Florida Derby
Nyquist pushed his perfect record to seven-for-seven with a clear victory in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) April 2 at Gulfstream Park, while his previously undefeated rival Mohaymen finished fourth.
Stronach Indicates $12M Race Plan Still Alive
The Stronach Group founder and honorary chairman Frank Stronach April 1 said that mid-April could offer a time slot for his proposed world's richest race, a $12 million event for older horses.
Reddam Lives in the Moment With Nyquist
Owner Reddam is more than willing to play catch-us-if-you-can with Mohaymen now and leave the future to the future. "...There is no guarantee we're going to make the Kentucky Derby," he said.
HRRN to Air Florida Derby, Other GP Stakes
Horse Racing Radio Network's inaugural "Saturdays at Gulfstream" series concludes this weekend with exclusive live coverage of the Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (gr. I).
The Showdown in the Florida Derby
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park. read blog
Top Horsemen Question Florida Derby Faceoff
"If they peak that race before, it will be hard for them, even with five weeks, to come back and give their best effort," trainer John Servis said of Nyquist and Mohaymen.
That Handicapping Show: Florida Derby
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra discuss the epic showdown of undefeated Nyquist and Mohaymen in the Florida Derby. watch video
That Handicapping Show: Florida Derby
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra discuss the epic showdown of undefeated Nyquist and Mohaymen in the Florida Derby. Presented by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Florida Derby.
Post Positions Set for Florida Derby Showdown
Five weeks before they chase the penultimate prize in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), the stakes are huge for both star 3-year-olds as they tower over the rest of their Florida Derby competition.
Champion Nyquist Arrives at Gulfstream Park
Reddam Racing's undefeated 2-year-old male champion Nyquist completed his cross-country trip late in the afternoon of March 29 and arrived at Gulfstream Park for the April 2 Florida Derby (gr. I).
Mutual Respect in McLaughlin, O'Neill Camps
Trainers Kiaran McLaughlin and Doug O'Neill on March 29 offered their views on Mohaymen and Nyquist, both of whom are undefeated, as they prepare for their first matchup in the $1 million Florida Derby April 2.
Nyquist Logs Final Breeze for Florida Derby
In his final timed workout in preparation for the April 2 Florida Derby (gr. I), trainer Doug O'Neill kept the distance the same for Reddam Racing's undefeated Nyquist, but added some company to spice things up March 25.
Mohaymen Has Final Work Before Florida Derby
Shadwell Stable's Mohaymen on March 24 turned in his final work in preparation for the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (gr. I) April 2 at Gulfstream Park.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Best Actor | Jason Servis |
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| First Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Game On Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Ice Box | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Lentenor | Leigh Delacour |
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| Miner's Reserve | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Pleasant Prince | Bruce R. Brown |
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| Pulsion | Patrick L. Biancone |
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| Radiohead (GB) | James K. Chapman |
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| Rule | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Soaring Empire | Cam M. Gambolati |
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