First Starter Gets It Done for Freshman Sire El Padrino
Pennsylvania freshman sire El Padrino's first starter became his first winner June 8 at Delaware Park, where longshot Whereshetoldmetogo rallied in the stretch to win by 2 1/2 lengths.
Florida Derby
Race 11 at Gulfstream Park on
- 1 1/8 miles
- $1,000,000g
- 5:40 PM ET
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Danzing Candy Wires Lone Star Handicap
Danzing Candy was sent off as the 1-5 favorite in the five-horse field of the $200,000 Lone Star Handicap (G3), leading at every call in the 1 1/16-mile test and crossing the wire 4 3/4 lengths in front.
Connections' Plan Comes Together With Always Dreaming
To "peak in the Derby" was a main part of the strategy Pletcher and owners Anthony Bonomo and Vinnie Viola laid out for Always Dreaming this winter.
Roses Already for Two Sires with Derby Starters
Two stallions represented in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) already bear the mantle of Derby-winning sire. Their racing careers and their paths as stallions could not be more different.
Examining Top Derby Prep Days for Possible Track Bias
- By Frank Angst
A look at recent Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) dirt prep races in the United States could determine if any potential bias toward a particular running style on the main track existed on particular race days.
Union Rags Colt Goes for $1 Million at OBS
A Union Rags colt was purchased by Red Barons Barn and Rancho Temescal for $1 million late during the April 27 session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales spring 2-year-olds in training sale.
Union Rags Colt Hits for New Partnership Group
A new pinhooking partnership group made a big hit at the April 27 session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales spring 2-year-olds in training sale, where a Union Rags colt was sold for $1 million, a tie for the second-highest price of the sale.
Always Dreaming Finishes Strong in Friday Breeze
Always Dreaming, impressive winner of the Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) April 1 at Gulfstream Park, breezed April 14 for the first time since his five-length victory in the $1 million event.
Gulfstream Registers Record Average Daily Handle
Gulfstream Park registered record daily average all-sources handle of just under $10 million a day for its 2016-2017 championship meet that concluded April 2.
Union Strike Outclasses Santa Paula Field
What may have looked like a prep race on paper for Ruis Racing's Union Strike turned into an easy victory for the Union Rags filly April 9 in the $75,000 Santa Paula Stakes at Santa Anita Park.
The Week in Photos 4/4/2017
Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park Oaks, Pan Americans, Louisiana Derby, Honey Fox, Muniz Memorial Handicap, New Orleans Handicap, Fair Grounds Oaks, Appleton, Orchid, Tokyo City Cup, Top Flight Invitaitonal, Australian Derby, T J Smith and more.
Always Dreaming Exits Florida Derby in Good Order
The top three finishers in the Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) exited in good order and connections said that all will be heading to Louisville to prepare for the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).
Always Dreaming Runs Away With Florida Derby
Always Dreaming took a massive jump up in class and continued his winning ways April 1 with a five-lengths victory in the $1 million Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
Weekend Stakes Rundown: One Step Closer to the Derby
- By BloodHorse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region
This week we have cards loaded with stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots and Gulfstream Park, Dortmund's return to dirt, and more.
Gunnevera: From Orphan to Classic Contender
- By BloodHorse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Southeast Region, Kentucky
On Feb. 28, 2014, breeders Pam and Jim Robinson sprung into action to save the life of Unbridled Rage when the 19-year-old broodmare began to hemorrhage while delivering a healthy, leggy colt.
Litfin: Handicapping South's Big Oaks and Derby Preps
The Southern routes to Louisville come to a climax April Fools' Day, when Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots each highlight their final stakes-studded April 1 programs with preps to Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby.
Sano's Faith in Gunnevera Unwavering for Florida Derby
Even as Sano considers the colt's greatest challenge yet—a run in the April 1 Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) from a challenging outside post at Gulfstream Park—his confidence is unwavering.
Gunnevera Leads Busy Sophomore Work Slate
Peacock Racing Stables' multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera put in his final breeze March 25 for the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) April 1 at Gulfstream Park, leading a coast-to-coast slate of sophomore works.
First Runner is First Winner for Take Charge Indy
Daughter Marea Negra wins 2 1/2-furlong maiden race in Mexico.
Gunnevera Takes it Easy in Five-Furlong Work
Peacock Racing Stables' multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera recorded an easy five-furlong leg stretcher March 18 in his first work since capturing the Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park March 4.
Mo Town Breezes for Possible Florida Derby Start
Mo Town, winner of the Remsen Stakes (G2) last November, became acquainted for the first time with the Gulfstream Park surface March 16, working six furlongs for a possible start in the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) April 1.
Battalion Runner Works Toward Florida Derby
St. Elias Stable's Battalion Runner, a promising 3-year-old who has yet to be tested in stakes company, continued his march to the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) by working six furlongs March 11 at Palm Beach Downs.
Mo Town Back on Tab After Risen Star Disappointment
Remsen Stakes (G2) winner Mo Town breezed the morning of March 8 at Payson Park in preparation for a possible start in the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
The Final Score: Maclean's Music Tops List
Last year, we undertook a review of the prospects of stallions with first 2-year-olds of 2016. The series focused on pedigree and biomechanical values as well as on our impressions of how their offspring performed at the juvenile sales.
Florida Derby in Play for El Areeb
Add the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) April 1 at Gulfstream Park to the list of Triple Crown preps being considered for M M G Stables' impressive 3-year-old El Areeb, a winner of his last four races including back-to-back graded stakes.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| And Why Not | Michael R. Matz |
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| Bartolome | Alfredo Velazquez |
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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 | Steven M. Asmussen |
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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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