Black Onyx Scratched From Kentucky Derby

Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes (gr. II) winner Black Onyx was scratched late Friday morning from the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), after a chip was detected in his left ankle.

KD 2013: Black Onyx Press Conference

Press conference discussing Black Onyx's scratching from the Kentucky Derby.

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Orb, 16; Verrazano, 14, Draw Well in Derby

Orb was made the 7-2 morning-line favorite for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) after drawing post 16 May 1 at Churchill Downs. Verrazano will break from post 14 and is the 4-1 second choice.

Haskin's Derby Report: Oh, Happy Day

Each year, there is at least one horse you take an instant liking to.

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Jersey Boys Seek Respect for Black Onyx

New Jersey-based trainer Kelly Breen and jockey 'Jersey' Joe Bravo have Black Onyx ready for a longshot run at the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Haskin's Derby Report: A Mud-dled Derby?

If this year's Derby has you confused now, you'll really be tested if the projected forecast for rain on Saturday holds true.

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Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/27/2013

Steve Haskin talks about all of the works today. Times and brief analysis on Normandy Invasion, Mylute, Black Onyx, Palace Malice, Overanalyze, Revolutionary, Charming Kitten, Verrazano, and more!

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Bravo Flies In to Work Improving Black Onyx

Black Onyx's final tune-up at Churchill Downs April 27 was less about time and more about attitude, said jockey Joe Bravo, who flew in specifically for the work. The son of Rock Hard Ten worked four furlongs in :48 3/5.

Kentucky Derby - Kelly Breen and Black Onyx

Kelly Breen talks about Black Onyx for the 2013 Kentucky Derby.

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Busy April 27 Work Tab at Churchill Downs

With the Louisville, Ky., weather forecast calling for rain later in the day and on Sunday, the April 27 work tab at Churchill Downs was crowded with prospects for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

KY Derby: Joe Bravo & Black Onyx Work 4/27

Spiral Stakes (gr. III) winner goes :48 3/5 April 27 at Churchill Downs, and Joe Bravo shares his excitement following the work.

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Black Onyx: A New Gem on the Derby Trail

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Coming off a Feb. 23 turf allowance score at Gulfstream Park, the colt defeated the more heralded Uncaptured by 1 1/2 lengths.

Distance Questions Begin for Derby Contenders

With the final round of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps underway, so begins the usual analysis of top contenders--Are they good enough?--Will they get the distance?

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Black Onyx First KY Derby Horse at Churchill

Sterling Racing's Black Onyx, winner of the recent Spiral Stakes, arrived at Churchill Downs March 27 and became this year's first contender for the Kentucky Derby to be stabled at the Louisville oval.

Black Onyx Tops Late Triple Crown Nominations

The roster of 3-year-olds eligible for the 2013 Triple Crown has grown to 382 with the addition of 13 late nominations (pending late mail) to the three-race series of American classic races.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/26/2013

Steve Haskin has some shuffling in his Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. Read to see if Black Onyx or Govenor Charlie make an appearance!

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After the Wire - 3/25/2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes from the weekend.

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Black Onyx in Derby Picture After Spiral Win

Sterling Racing's Black Onyx ran his way into the picture for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a 1 1/2-length victory in the $550,000 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes at Turfway March 23.