Red Lead Fires Best Shot in Sunland Handicap
Stalking Red Lead soared past the leaders in deep stretch for jockey Martin Bourdieu to tally by 2 1/4 lengths in the $114,400 Sunland Park Handicap April 18.
Prairie Meadows Derby
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Dumar | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Karama | Ron Faucheux |
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| Perfect Bull | Bernell B. Rhone |
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| Potanio | William R. Pogue |
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| Ruff Stuff | Thad W. Keller |
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| Smuggler's Hold | J. R. Caldwell |
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| Theregoesjojo | Kenneth G. McPeek |
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Commonweath Turf: Get Stormy, Proceed Bee Vie
Get Stormy, handy winner of Keeneland's Bryan Station Stakes (gr. III) over yielding ground last month, takes on fellow graded winners Florentino and Proceed Bee in the $100,000 Commonwealth Turf (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs Nov. 15.
Misremembered Ships in to Score Indiana Derby
Misremembered made his first start outside of California a memorable one, as he took over in the stretch and held on for a half-length victory in the $512,600 Indiana Derby (gr. II) Oct. 3 at Hoosier Park.
Misremembered to Try Dirt in Indiana Derby
Grade II winner Misremembered makes his first start on a dirt surface for trainer Bob Baffert when he faces a full field of 3-year-olds in the $500,000 Indiana Derby (gr. II) at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Oct. 3.
Jones Has Pair of Live Ones in Barbaro Stakes
It Happened Again and Doc's Friend, a pair of colts from the barn of Larry Jones who defeated older horses last time out, lead a full field of a dozen 3-year-olds in the $150,000 Barbaro Stakes (gr. III) July 19 at Delaware Park.
Warrior's Reward Seeks First Blacktype Win
- By Jason Shandler
- News, Racing, Kentucky
Warrior's Reward, who scored a strong allowance victory last month, looks like the one to beat in the $100,000 Northern Dancer Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-olds June 13 at Churchill Downs.
Mythical Power Rules Lone Star Derby
Peachtree Stable's homebred Mythical Power rebounded emphatically from a last-place effort in the Sunland Derby, taking over at the top of the lane under Victor Espinoza and drawing off for a resounding victory in the $400,000 Lone Star Derby (gr. III) May 9.
Asmussen Sends Out Three in Lone Star Derby
A Texas native, Steve Asmussen is the all-time leading trainer at Lone Star Park, but he has never captured the racetrack's signature event for 3-year-olds, the Lone Star Derby (gr. III). On May 9, Asmussen will have his best chance when he sends out three of the seven starters in the $400,000 contest.
General Quarters Takes Blue Grass
Some thought General Quarters' Sam F. Davis (gr. III) win two starts back was a fluke. But the son of Sky Mesa proved them wrong by powering to a 1 1/2-length victory in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) on April 11 at Keeneland, and he will now head to next month's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) as a legitimate contender.
Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby Analysis
Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, analyzes the Blue Grass and the Arkansas Derby. Plus, join Jason for a live chat at noon Eastern on April 11.
THS: Blue Grass & Arkansas Derby (Video)
Jason, Evan, and the Wizard analyze the Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) and the Arkansas Derby (gr. II). Watch Video
Blue Grass Notes - April 9
Shadwell Stable's Mafaaz, who will make his U.S. debut in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) on April 11, visited the starting gate April 9 at Keeneland and then galloped a mile and a quarter under exercise rider Miguel Moya.
Improving Hold Me Back Heads Blue Grass
Hold Me Back was made the 3-1 morning-line favorite in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) on April 11 at Keeneland.
Hold Me Back Favored in Blue Grass
WinStar Farm's Hold Me Back, winner of the Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) at Turfway Park, was installed as the moderate 3-1 morning-line favorite when 11 horses were entered for the April 11 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.
Blue Grass Notes - April 7
When Charitable Man goes to post in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) on April 11, he will be making his first start since winning the Futurity (gr. II) at Belmont Park on Sept. 13.
Blue Grass Contenders in Final Workouts
With a light, cold drizzle falling, Patena put in his final major preparation for Saturday's $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) by working five furlongs in 1:00 on April 6, with jockey Robby Albarado up.
Ky. Derby Trail: Quality Performances
There are three ways of looking at the Florida Derby (gr. I): the best horse won, the best horse finished second, and both horses ran sensational races and established themselves as major Kentucky Derby contenders. The consensus would have to be number three.
Quality Road Delivers in Florida Derby
Quality Road turned back a bid from even-money favorite Dunkirk in upper stretch and drew away for a sensational 1 3/4-length victory in the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) March 28 at Gulfstream Park. The son of Elusive Quality set a new 1 1/8-mile course record in 1:47.72.
HRTV: Pursuit of the Crown March 27
Featuring previews of the Florida Derby (including an interview with Todd Pletcher, trainer of Dunkirk) and UAE Derby, a recap of the Lane's End, and works for Chocolate Candy and Pioneerof the Nile.
THS: Florida Derby (Video)
Jason, Tom, Evan, and the Wizard take on the Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park on March 28. Watch Video
Ky. Derby Trail: Rabbit Punch
On several occasions over the past few years, Todd Pletcher has reached into his hat to pull out a rabbit, and in most cases the trick didn't go quite as planned. Despite some bad hare days, Pletcher has decided to try his luck at prestidigitation once again in Saturday's Florida Derby (gr. I).
Mayor Marv Favored in Sunland Park Derby
Mayor Marv, one of two colts entered by trainer Bob Baffert, is the morning-line favorite for the $800,000 Sunland Park Derby March 29. It's the New Mexico racetrack's richest race.
Dunkirk Vs. FOY Stars in Florida Derby
Two of the last three Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winners came out of the Florida Derby (gr. I), and based on the talent that will go to post in this year's edition of Gulfstream Park's signature event, it would not be surprising to see a third go on to wear the roses.
Theregoesjojo works for Florida Derby
Trainer Ken McPeek had scheduled a final major workout March 21 for Samotowka Stables and partners' 3-year-old Theregoesjojo for next Saturday's $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park, but postponed it because of sloppy track conditions.
Top Contenders Work For Florida Derby
Undefeated Dunkirk, the 2-for-2 contender for the Coolmore partnership of Susan Magnier, Derrick Smith and Michael Tabor, posted his latest workout March 14 at Palm Meadows Training Center as trainer Todd Pletcher prepares him for his first career stakes attempt in the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) on March 28 at Gulfstream Park.
More Race Results
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| Race | Date |
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| Race 8 (AOC) at PRM on 7/27/14 | |
| Prairie Meadows H. | |
| Race 7 (AOC) at PRM on 7/26/14 | |
| Race 5 (AOC) at PRM on 7/26/14 | |
| Race 8 (AOC) at PRM on 7/25/14 |
| Race | Track |
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| Super Derby (gr. II) | LAD |
| Summer S. (gr. III) | WO |
| PTHA President's Cup S. | PHA |
| Futurity S. (gr. II) | BEL |
| Matron S. (gr. II) | BEL |
More Stakes Entries
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| Race | Track | Date |
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| Iowa Cradle S. | PRM | 8/2 |
| Iowa Classic Sprint S. | PRM | 8/2 |
| Iowa Sorority S. | PRM | 8/2 |
| Iowa Breeders' Oaks | PRM | 8/2 |
| Iowa Breeders' Derby | PRM | 8/2 |
