Haskin's Derby Report: Time For Pick Sicks

The time finally has come to make something resembling selections.

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Six Derby Horses Made Salix-Free Debuts

A half-dozen horses entered in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) field made their initial starts without race-day Salix, but for the 1 1/4-mile classic all six will receive the diuretic.

Finding Room for 'Lost' Soul

Chuck Fipke's homebred Golden Soul, pegged at 50-1 on the morning line, is the ultimate outsider for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Kentucky Derby 2013: Ken McPeek, 4/30/2013

Trainer Ken McPeek talks about Derby contenders Frac Daddy and Java's War on April 30, 2013.

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Bath Time for Frac Daddy and Java's War

Frac Daddy and Java's War getting bathed following April 27, 2013 works at Churchill Downs.

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Ken McPeek on Frac Daddy & Java's War

Ken McPeek talks about Frac Daddy and Java's War at Churchill Downs the morning of April 27.

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Solid Works and No Worries for McPeek Duo

Frac Daddy and Java's War have five-furlong maintenance works at Churchill Downs April 27.

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).

Keeneland Sets All-Sources Handle Mark

Keeneland concluded its 2013 spring race meeting April 26 with a number of records, including all-sources handle and most wins by an owner, trainer, and jockey.

Haskin's Derby Report: The Players Up Close

What better way to kick off live Kentucky Derby coverage than with a photo gallery of some of the major players and some early observations.

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Java's War Was Declared in the Blue Grass

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Java's War demonstrated he was a legitimate Derby threat with a thrilling last-to-first victory in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I).

Royal Ascot Entries Include Animal Kingdom

Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom and Java's War, who is being pointed to this year's Louisville classic, are among the U.S.-trained horses being considered for Royal Ascot.

Kentucky Derby, Oaks Fields Taking Shape

The fields for the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) the following day continue to take shape, with eligibility in each race to be determined by the new points system.

The Keeneland Files: McPeek's Busy Meet

Trainer Kenny McPeek shared thoughts on Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) hopeful Pure Fun, who will take on the boys in the April 20 Coolmore Lexington Stakes.

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And They're Off: Trail Tale Edition

Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin review the importance of race times, discuss Java's War in the Blue Grass Stakes, review performances of Spicer Cub and Incognito, and present a top 5 list! Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2013

The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby have made an impact on Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Dozen this week.

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Slideshow: Blue Grass Stakes Weekend

View the races and sights from the Blue Grass Stakes weekend at Keeneland.

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After the Wire - Blue Grass Stakes

Evan Hammonds recaps the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby from the weekend. Did you think Java's War proved himself as a Derby winner with his last to first finish?

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Keeneland Files: Slow Start? No Worries

Blue Grass winner Java's War is the latest horse to go last to first during the Keeneland spring meet.

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Blue Grass Stakes: Charles Fipke - Java's War

Owner/Breeder Charles Fipke discusses Blue Grass Stakes winner Java's War.

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Blue Grass Stakes: Ken McPeek - Java's War

Trainer Ken McPeek discusses Blue Grass Stakes winner Java's War.

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Java's War from Last to First in Blue Grass

Charles Fipke's homebred Java's War overcame a troubled start in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes April 13 at Keeneland, closing from last to first to earn his way into the field for the May 4 Kentucky Derby.

Handicapping the Blue Grass Stakes

This is one of the most wide open editions of the race I've ever seen. So many directions to go.

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THS: Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk are on location at Keeneland to handicap the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby.

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Uncaptured Favored in 14-Horse Blue Grass

It was a crowded scene at the April 10 post-position draw for the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), as the connections crossed their fingers and hoped for good post positions.