Last Gunfighter, Alpha Top Hawthorne Gold Cup
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Last Gunfighter and grade I winner Alpha head a competitive Nov. 30 edition of the $350,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap Presented by Xpressbet (gr. II).
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Derby Kitten wins the 2011 Ontario Derby.
Photo: Michael Burns
Derby Kitten - Churchill Downs, 05/05/11
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Derby Kitten wins the 2011 Coolmore Lexington.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Derby Kitten wins the 2011 Coolmore Lexington.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Derby Kitten wins the 2011 Coolmore Lexington.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Derby Kitten wins the 2011 Coolmore Lexington.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Derby Kitten wins the 2011 Coolmore Lexington.
Photo: Anne M. EberhardtConnections
| Trainer | Michael J. Maker |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Channing Hill |
| Owner | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| Breeder | Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey |
Pedigree
| Derby Kitten View Five-Cross Pedigree | Kitten's Joy | El Prado (IRE) |
| Kitten's First | ||
| Blush | Menifee | |
| Cerise |
Maker Represented by 1,000th Winner
Trainer Mike Maker was represented by his 1,000th career winner March 16 when Magical Season won the third race at Fair Grounds.
Simmard Going for Second Graded Win This Year
Simmard was assigned high weight in the Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs at 1 1/2 miles May 26, and it's easy to see why.
Sky Chai's the Limit...Again?
Trainer and Mike Maker and Thoroughbred owner Harvey Diamond have been down the Derby trail together...but this time they mean it.
Hansen Works Easy 5 Furlongs in Company
Last year's juvenile champion gets in his final drill for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at the Churchill Training Center, working in company with Derby Kitten.
'Marti Gras' Cross-Entered at Fair Grounds
Will it be grass or dirt for Lothenbach Stables Mister Marti Gras? He was entered in the Feb. 25 Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the turf and the Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) on dirt on the same card.
Sale Mares Come With Access to Kitten's Joy
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Ramsey Farm will offer the buyers of Cardinalli and Blush the opportunity to breed the mares to Kitten's Joy in 2012 at no additional cost.
Willcox Inn Tops Field in Hawthorne Derby
Proven over the Arlington Park turf course this year, grade II winner Willcox Inn switches Illinois venues to Hawthorne Racecourse for the first time in the $200,000 Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) Sponsored by TVG Oct. 15.
Derby Kitten Scratches Out Ontario Derby Win
Derby Kitten, under jockey Mike Smith, came from off the pace to nab Hippolytus by a half-length in the $154,029 Ontario Derby Sept. 24 at Woodbine.
THS: Arlington Million 2011
Jason, Ian and Tim handicap the Arlington Million and Secretariat Stakes at Arlington Park this weekend. Watch Video
European Treasure Beach Secretariat Favorite
Despite making his first start in North America, European-based grade I winner Treasure Beach was tabbed as the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the $400,000 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) Aug. 13 at Arlington Park.
Stidham Repeats at Arlington With Willcox Inn
Favored Willcox Inn's romp in the $200,000 American Derby (gr. IIT) on the Arlington Park turf July 9 will give trainer Michael Stidham a shot at sweeping the track's Mid-America Triple for the second year in a row.
Willcox Inn Likely Choice in American Derby
Willcox Inn, winner of the Arlington Classic, which kicked off the Mid-America Triple May 28 at Arlington Park, returns in pursuit of the $200,000 American Derby (gr. IIT), the second leg of the series July 9.
Closing the Door on the 2011 Triple Crown
Jason Shandler provides updates on all 3YOs that won graded stakes this season. read blog
Lone Star Derby: Thirtyfirststreet Gets Home
Southern California shipper Thirtyfirststreet, making his first start on turf at odds of 21-1, took advantage of a crawling pace to edge Close Ally by a half-length in the $200,000 Lone Star Derby May 30.
Game On Dude Meets 'Limit in Lone Star 'Cap
Game On Dude, trained by Bob Baffert, and Thiskyhasnolimit, from the Steve Asmussen barn, headline the $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap (gr. III), the featured event on the Texas track's Memorial Day program May 30.
Live Blog - Derby Day, May 7 at NOON ET.
Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live, one hour chat Saturday at Noon EDT. Be ready to talk Derby and anything else that's on your mind. Read Transcript!
Kentucky Derby 137 a Wide-Open Affair
Ever since the four final major preps produced significant upsets, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) has painted a murky and muddled picture.
2011 Ky Derby - Predict the Order of Finish
Who will win this year's Kentucky Derby? Will there be a Decisive Moment to have Twice the Appeal? Will the winner be Dialed In, as you Watch Me Go? Or will you Stay Thirsty, watching Pants On Fire? Predict the Order
Derby Kitten's Date with Destiny?
Ken Ramsey hopes Derby Kitten lives up to his ambitious name.
Derby Kitten Gets in, Ramsey Overjoyed
Derby Kitten moved from No. 21 to No. 20 on the all-important graded stakes earnings list with the defection of Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Toby's Corner.
Toby's Corner Out of Derby Consideration
Son of Bellamy Road off in his left rear; was to ship to Churchill Downs from his base at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland later today.
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 5/3/2011
Lenny Shulman reports on the news of the day, including the defection of Toby's Corner, which allows Derby Kitten to run. Plus, the arrival of Master of Hounds, and gallops by Soldat, Archarcharch, and Mucho Macho Man. Watch Video
Derby Kitten Aims for Preakness
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Peaking a bit late for Kentucky Derby consideration, Derby Kitten instead prepares for the Preakness after a win in the grade III Lexington Stakes.
The Week In Photos: April 26, 2011
Foreign and domestic weekend racing, Derby contenders at Churchill Downs, and more! View Slideshow
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