| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| A Jealous Woman | Francis Meza |
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| Belle Royale (IRE) | Simon Callaghan |
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| Blueskiesnrainbows | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Briecat | Vladimir Cerin |
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| Brother Francis | James M. Cassidy |
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| Calle Vista | Richard E. Mandella |
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| Creative Cause | Mike Harrington |
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| Gem of Soul (BRZ) | A. C. Avila |
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| Go Forth North | A. C. Avila |
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| Holy Candy | John W. Sadler |
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| I'll Have Another | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Imperialistic Diva (IRE) | Simon Callaghan |
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| Liaison | Bob Baffert |
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| Longview Drive | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Midnight Transfer | Carla Gaines |
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| Paynter | Bob Baffert |
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| Rosehill Dew (IRE) | Ronald L. McAnally |
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| Senor Rain | Troy Taylor |
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| Sweetly Peppered | Alex Paszkeicz |
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Grade II winner Hopportunity breezed five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 on April 23 at Churchill Downs as the son of Any Given Saturday prepares for a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) on May 3.
Evan Hammonds recaps his top 5 Kentucky Derby prep race performances by horses still on the Kentucky Derby trail. watch video
Top sprinter Wild Dude heads a competitive field of eight older horses as he seeks to rebound in the $200,000 Potrero Grande Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park April 12.
Wood Memorial Stakes, Santa Anita Derby, Santa Anita Oaks, Ashland Stakes dead-heat, Mossfun in Australia and more! view slideshow
Steve Haskin changes his 'Wicked' Derby Dozen list this week. Many have moved up and a few have fallen off. Read to find out who! read blog
Racing Analyst J. Keeler Johnson gives us a play by play of the weekend's Kentucky Derby prep races and mentions the exciting Ashland Stakes (gr. I) finish. watch video
A day after his latest spectacular victory, California Chrome bounced around in his stall April 6, holding court with media and munching cookies.
Every time he runs, California Chrome is more impressive than his last start, and the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 5 was no exception.
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens hopes to add to his record of nine Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) victories when he rides 9-5 morning line second choice Candy Boy in the $1 million race April 5.
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TimeformUS Saturday Stakes and Derby Prep Plays read blog
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap two big Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend in the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby. watch video
TVG is introducing several innovations as part of its live coverage of the Keeneland Race Course meet that begins April 4.
This Saturday, Social Inclusion will make his much-anticipated stakes debut in the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct, one of four grade I races for 3-year-olds being run this weekend. read blog
California Chrome approaches the toughest test of his career in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 5, but co-owner Steve Coburn could not be more confident in the upstart California-bred colt's chances.
A historical look at the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I). view infographic
With Tyler Baze at the controls, Majestic Harbor seized control going to the three eighths pole in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup (gr. III) March 29 at Santa Anita Park, opening up an insurmountable lead and winning easily.
California Chrome and Candy Boy, the two favorites for the upcoming $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), both turned in final major drills March 29 for their highly anticipated meeting.
Schoolofhardrocks, fourth-place finisher in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II), worked six furlongs on Santa Anita's main track the morning of March 28 in 1:12 4/5 in preparation for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
Santa Anita Park officials have announced they will provide round-the-clock surveillance of all horses entered in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) beginning 72 hours before the April 5 race.
Blueskiesnrainbows, whose front-running tactics nearly paid off in last fall's Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II), will try another long-distance journey in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup Stakes (gr. III) March 29 at Santa Anita.
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.
California Chrome and Candy Boy, who figure to be the top two betting choices in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), had their penultimate workouts March 22 for the $1 million race on April 5.
California Chrome is headed for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 5, trainer Art Sherman confirmed from his headquarters at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Recent San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) winner California Chrome could be entered for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) next month, but firm plans for the colt's next race were still undetermined as of March 16.
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Last Tycoon S. (gr. III) | SA | 4/25 |
| Fran's Valentine S. | SA | 4/26 |
| Tiznow S. | SA | 4/26 |
| Spring Fever S. | SA | 4/26 |
| Melair S. | SA | 4/26 |
