Alpha Will Take Pass on Belmont Stakes

Godolphin Racing's Alpha, who last raced in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will not be entered in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said May 31.

Alpha Breezes Five Furlongs at Belmont Park

Godolphin Racing's Alpha breezed five furlongs in 1:01.93 over the Belmont training track May 27, his second published workout since a 12th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

I'll Have Another Gallops at Belmont Park

With a steady rain falling, dual classic winner I'll Have Another galloped a mile at Belmont Park May 25 as he continued to prepare for attempt at history in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

Alpha Under Consideration for Belmont Stakes

Godolphin Racing's Alpha, 12th in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, returned to the track at Belmont Park May 11 and is under consideration for the Belmont Stakes.

The Morning After: Plans for Derby Starters

Some of the starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will go on to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) while plans are undetermined for other runners.

THS: The Kentucky Derby

Jason and Tom give their picks for the 138th Kentucky Derby.

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Derby Has Consistent, Well-Matched Field

There is no true standout in the 2012 Kentucky Derby, but despite it being a wide-open affair, that shouldn't be mistaken for inconsistency. A record nine Derby starters return from last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

Alpha Earns Top Grade While Schooling

Trainer Kiaran McLauglin sent Godolphin Racing's Alpha to the gate to school May 2 in preparation for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams

It's one day away from the dreaded draw, that simple tradition that can have even the most hardened racetracker shuddering in fear and apprehension.

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Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/1/2012

The withdrawal of Mark Valeski, which allows Optimizer to run, Rousing Sermon's work, gallops from Alpha, Went the Day Well, Trinniberg, and Prospective, new arrivals, and more. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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Four Derby Longshots Worth Considering

They might not win, but they could hit the board at long odds

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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012

Steve's at the end of his 2012 Kentucky Derby Dozen trail. What is the final line-up for Kentucky Derby 138? Read to find out!

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Quick Final Work for Alpha, No Rider Yet

Godolphin's homebred expects to ship to Churchill Downs on April 30. Rajiv Maragh worked Alpha but his rider in the Derby has not been named yet.

Report: Dominguez Will Ride Hansen in Derby

Jockey Ramon Dominguez will stick with Hansen in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), his agent has said.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is pretty much set, compare who you have with his picks!

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After the Wire - 4/22/2012

Evan Hammonds examines the top five performances of 3-year-old prep races as well as the Jerome Stakes and Lexington Stakes.

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Alpha Back on Schedule for Derby Start

After a brief setback due to a laceration sustained in the Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I), Alpha is back on schedule for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Poll: Who is Your Preliminary Derby Pick?

With 2 weeks to go, Jason Shandler asks who do you like in the Kentucky Derby?

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Smith to Ride Daddy Nose Best in KY Derby

Jockey Mike Smith will have the mount on Daddy Nose Best in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), according to assistant trainer Scott Blasi.

Derby Betting: Plenty of Parity at the Top

The Derby favorite could be as high as 6 or 7-1 this year.

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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/9/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is now firming into a nice batch of accomplished 3-year-olds. See who has made the list

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After the Wire - 4/8/2012

Evan recaps the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, Illinois Derby and Ashland Stakes from the weekend.

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Derby Rematch Looms for Gemologist, Alpha

Undefeated Gemologist and Alpha, separated by a neck in the Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial (gr. I), are headed for a rematch in Kentucky next month.

Gemologist Holds Off Alpha in Thrilling Wood

WinStar Farm's Gemologist will head to the Kentucky Derby undefeated and one of the favorites after he held off a surging Alpha to win the $1 million Wood Memorial in thrilling fashion April 7 at Aqueduct.

Triple Crown Talk: A Tell-Tale Weekend

Three big Kentucky Derby preps are on tap on Saturday from around the country.

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