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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26 | Derby Trial S. (gr. 3) | $150,000 | 3yos | ||
| April 26 | Derby Trial S | $150,000a | 3yo, | 8f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Alysheba Presented by Besilu Stables | $300,000a | 4&up, | 8.5f | |
| May 2 | Edgewood Presented by Forcht Bank | $150,000a | 3yo, f | 8.5f T | |
| May 2 | Eight Belles S | $175,000a | 3yo, f | 7f | |
| May 2 | Longines Kentucky Oaks | $1,000,000g | 3yo, f | 9f | |
| May 2 | La Troienne S | $300,000a | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | |
| May 2 | Twin Spires Turf Sprint | $150,000a | 4&up, | 5f T | |
| May 3 | American Turf Presented by Ram Trucks | $250,000a | 3yo, | 8.5f T | |
| May 3 | Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Presented by Longines | $300,000a | 4&up, f/m | 8f T | |
| May 3 | Churchill Downs | $400,000a | 4&up, | 7f | |
| May 3 | Humana Distaff | $300,000a | 4&up, f/m | 7f | |
| May 3 | Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands | $2,000,000g | 3yo, | 10f | |
| May 3 | Woodford Reserve Turf Classic S | $500,000a | 4&up, | 9f T | |
| May 10 | Unbridled Sidney S | $65,000a | 3&up, f/m | 5f T | |
| May 17 | Keertana S | $65,000a | 3&up, f/m | 11f T | |
| May 24 | Louisville H | $100,000a | 3&up, | 12f T | |
| May 26 | Winning Colors S | $100,000a | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| May 31 | Aristides | $100,000a | 3&up, | 6f | |
| May 31 | Opening Verse S | $65,000a | 3&up, | 8.5f T |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 7 | Early Times Mint Julep H | $100,000a | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | |
| June 14 | Fleur de Lis H | $200,000a | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| June 14 | Matt Winn S | $100,000a | 3yo, | 8.5f | |
| June 14 | Regret S | $100,000a | 3yo, f | 9f T | |
| June 14 | Stephen Foster H | $500,000a | 3&up, | 9f | |
| June 21 | Debutante S | $100,000a | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| June 28 | Bashford Manor S | $100,000a | 2yo, | 6f | |
| June 28 | Firecracker S | $200,000a | 3&up, | 8f T |
As usual, trainer Bob Baffert has the racing world hanging on his every move leading up to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), even as he enters horses in the April 26 Derby Trial (gr. III).
In preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), grade I-placed General a Rod completed a leisurely five-furlong breeze in 1:03 2/5 on April 23 at Churchill Downs.
With jockey Rosie Napravnik aboard, Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) contender Ria Antonia breezed five-eighths of a mile in 1:00 3/5 at Churchill Downs April 23 as she continues to prep for the May 2 race.
Grade II winner Hoppertunity breezed five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 April 23 at Churchill Downs as the son of Any Given Saturday prepares for a start in the upcoming Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
It's a long way from 3 1/2-furlong races for $1,500 claimers at Shenandoah Downs to the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) at Churchill Downs. But Jim Miller is on track to make that journey with his 3-year-old filly Aurelia's Belle.
If trainer Art Sherman seems calm for a Triple Crown newcomer who figures to be saddling this year's Kentucky Derby favorite in California Chrome, some of that confidence traces to his star's racing foundation.
Reigning two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, who opened his 2014 campaign with a win in the April 11 Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland, worked a half-mile in a bullet :47 3/5 April 22 at the Lexington track.
Steve Haskin shares his thoughts on Danza's shocking performance in the Arkansas Derby and what it could mean for the Kentucky Derby contender.
The Blood-Horse catches up with 2011 Kentucky Oaks winner Plum Pretty. Learn about what Plum Pretty and her connections have been up to since her Kentucky Oaks win. Also, learn more about pasture friend Havre de Grace! watch video
Euphrosyne and Kiss Moon -- fillies aiming at the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) -- went to the track at Churchill Downs April 21 and breezed in preparation for the May 2 filly counterpart to the Kentucky Derby.
Chitu and Bayern, two possible starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, breezed a half-mile at Churchill Downs April 21 as they continued preparations for the May 3 race.
Tapiture, one of the top contenders for the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), breezed five furlongs in 1:02 4/5 at Churchill Downs the morning of April 21.
Winchell Thoroughbreds' homebred Untapable, likely favorite for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), breezed five furlongs in 1:00 under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs the morning of April 20.
Landaluce Educe Stables' Rosalind, dead-heat winner with Room Service of the Central Bank Ashland Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland, worked five furlongs in :58 4/5 over the Lexington oval's Polytrack April 19.
Two Todd Pletcher-trained contenders for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I)--My Miss Sophia and Got Lucky--worked at Churchill Downs the morning of April 19, breezing a half-mile in :48.
Churchill Downs has released its list of security and hospitality policies and procedures for the 2014 Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (both gr. I) May 2-3.
The battling New York-breds Samraat and Uncle Sigh both turned in solid works at Belmont Park April 18, and will have one more work there before shipping to Churchill Downs.
Iowa-based trainer Doug Anderson isn't a well-known name in the Thoroughbred horse racing game. But when his filly Sugar Shock contests the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), things may change for the small-time conditioner.
Kentucky horsemen expected backlash from Churchill Downs' decision to charge the maximum takeout rates allowed by state law, but they hope positives follow from increased purses that improve the racing product.
The Horseplayers Association of North America has re-released its 2014 HANA Racetrack Ratings in the wake of a decision by Churchill Downs to increase pari-mutuel takeout rates to the maximum permitted by state statute.
