Front-Running Iotapa Has Vanity All Her Way
Front-running Iotapa, bouncing back from disappointing effort at Churchill Downs, left the favorites behind with a superb effort in the $300,000 Vanity Stakes (gr. I) June 14 at Santa Anita Park.
Florida Derby
Race 11 at GULFSTREAM PARK on
- 1 1/8 miles
- $1,000,000g
- 5:40 PM ET
- Contenders
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| And Why Not | Michael R. Matz |
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| Bartolome | Jose Garoffalo |
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| Captivating Lass | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| El Padrino | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Emma's Encore | H. Allen Jerkens |
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| Fort Loudon | Stanley I. Gold |
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| Grace Hall | William I. Mott |
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| Hearts of Red | Ralph E. Nicks |
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| Neck 'n Neck | Ian R. Wilkes |
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| News Pending | Dale L. Romans |
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| Reveron | Agustin C. Bezara |
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| Take Charge Indy | Patrick B. Byrne |
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| The Cat's All That | Chuck Peery |
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| Union Rags | Michael R. Matz |
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| Yara | Juan Carlos Guerrero |
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| Z Camelot | Dale L. Romans |
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| Zo Impressive | Thomas Albertrani |
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Grace Hall Continues Her Comeback in Vanity
Grade I winner Grace Hall, a good second in her initial start in 13 months for trainer Bill Mott, ships to Southern California to take on a well-matched field in the $300,000 Vanity Stakes (gr. I) June 14 at Santa Anita Park.
Champion Dehere Dead at 23 in Turkey
Dehere, the champion 2-year-old male of 1993 and sire of 77 stakes winners, has died in Turkey. The son of two-time leading sire Deputy Minister is the broodmare sire of Take Charge Indy, Will Take Charge, and Midnight Lute.
Fiftyshadesofhay Back On Track in Ruffian
Favored Fiftyshadesofhay, winless in her last five starts, got back in the win column with a come-from-behind victory in the $250,000 Ruffian Stakes (gr. II) at Belmont Park May 11.
Grace Hall in Ruffian Return After 13 Months
Grade I winner Grace Hall hasn't raced in 13 months but she makes her long-awaited return in the $250,000 Ruffian Stakes (gr. II), part of the Mother's Day stakes bill at Belmont Park May 11.
Venezuela Has Derby Hope in Wildcat Red
Something deserved by Garoffalo's family is the chance at watching a Derby run in person. But after decades spent in the industry in Venezuela, Jose Garoffalo Sr. will watch from home while his son chases history.
Broodmare of the Year Take Charge Lady
Anne M. Eberhardt catches up with broodmare of the year Take Charge Lady. read blog
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.
After the Wire: Florida and Louisiana Derby
Evan Hammonds comments on the efforts of Vicar's in Trouble and Constitution. watch video
Florida Derby Top Trio Making Kentucky Plans
Trainer Todd Pletcher was mulling his Kentucky plans for Constitution the day after the undefeated colt's courageous victory in $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29.
Gulfstream Sets Florida Derby Day Handle Mark
Gulfstream Park set an all-time Florida Derby day handle record March 29 when $26.8 million was wagered on the live program highlighted by the 63rd edition of the grade I event sponsored by Besilu Stables.
Constitution Edges Wildcat Red in FL Derby
If horseplayers had a question of which runner to bet in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29, the one Javier Castellano was named on seemed as sure a shot as any.
Live Chat - Friday, March 28 at NOON EST
- By Tom LaMarra
The transcript for the Chat is now available. Read Transcript
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays from Gulfstream and Fair Grounds read blog
That Handicapping Show: Florida Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst analyze two Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend. Watch to see Claire and Frank predict how the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby fields will unfold. watch video
HRRN Plans Full Day of Race Coverage Saturday
Horse Racing Radio Network returns to Gulfstream Park March 29 and will provide 5 1/2 hours of exclusive live radio coverage beginning with the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at noon EDT.
Downey Profile: It's the General in FL Derby
General a Rod looks formidable in the Florida Derby, given his track record, post position and trainer confidence.
A Tremendous Day of Racing
When the calendar pages turn to March, and the days slowly count down to the final Saturday of the month, the annual anticipation for one of the greatest days in horse racing begins to build. read blog
Haskin: Holy Bull's Legend Born 20 Years Ago
- By Steve Haskin
The Florida Derby was Holy Bull's breakout performance. read blog
Florida Derby is Crunch Time for Cairo Prince
Kiaran McLaughlin knew he was taking a risk when he decided to bypass the Feb. 22 Fountain of Youth with Holy Bull winner Cairo Prince; now the colt has little margin for error on the road to the Kentucky Derby.
Upcoming Kentucky Derby Preps to Air on NBCSN
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic
NBCSN will cover four elite Thoroughbred prep races over the next two weekends leading into NBC Sports Group's exclusive coverage of the Triple Crown races, it was announced March 26.
Triple Crown Infographic: Florida Derby
A historical look at the Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I). view infographic
Q&A With Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin
"Paul Braverman said, 'Do you have any Derby horses this year?' and I said, 'Paul, this is our Derby horse.' " -- Kiaran McLaughlin on Cairo Prince.
California Chrome Tabbed in Derby Future Pool
The fourth and final pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager will open March 27 with fast-rising West Coast star California Chrome as the narrow morning-line favorite over East Coast standout Cairo Prince.
One for the Roses: Constitution
Steve Haskin looks at the Florida Derby, examining Constitution and Cairo Prince.
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