Injured Secret Circle Out of Derby

Four-time stakes winner Secret Circle, most recently runner-up to stablemate Bodemeister in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), will miss up to four months with a sesamoid injury, co-owner Mike Pegram confirmed April 19.

After the Wire - 4/15/2012

Evan recaps the Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes.

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Smith Stays With Bodemeister, Gomez On Daddy

Jockey Mike Smith apparently will retain the mount on Bodemeister, the colt he guided to a 9 1/2-length victory in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 14.

Top Finishers in Arkansas Derby Heading to KY

The top three finishers in the April 14 Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park were resting comfortably in their stalls the morning after each secured a spot in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Bodemeister Blasts Off in Arkansas Derby

Bodemeister, needing a victory in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) to take the next step on the Triple Crown trail, produced an emphatic triumph in the $1 million race at Oaklawn Park April 14.

THS: Blue Grass Stakes

Jason and Evan handicap the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby this week.

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Baffert Has the Favorites for Arkansas Derby

Trainer Bob Baffert looks to continue his strong run of recent success at Oaklawn Park when he saddles Bodemeister and Secret Circle, the morning line favorites for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 14.

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/2/2012

Many horses move up in Steve's Dozen this week, see who is now knocking on the door!

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Secret Circle's Aptitude Contradicts Pedigree

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Secret Circle's career suggests that his pedigree might be at variance with his natural aptitude for speed.

Secret Circle Drills Sharp 5F at Santa Anita

Rebel Stakes (gr. II) winner Secret Circle remains on edge for his expected start in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) following a bullet five-furlong drill in :58 2/5 at Santa Anita Park March 29.

And They're Off: TheOtherMadness Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss the Rebel, the end of 'Luck', Betfair, and fatalities at Aqueduct. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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After the Wire - 3/18/2012

Evan recaps the Rebel Stakes, Inside Information Stakes and examines how Gemologist and Havre de Grace have performed.

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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/19/2012

Haskin's Derby Dozen shifts with Gemologist, Optimizer and Secret Circle this week.

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Baffert Beams After Third Straight Rebel Win

With a third straight Rebel Stakes (gr. II) victory sealed thanks to Secret Circle March 17, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was eagerly looking forward to the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) next month at Oaklawn Park.

Secret Circle Hands Baffert Another Rebel Win

Secret Circle handed trainer Bob Baffert his third consecutive victory in the Rebel Stakes (gr. II), taking over from Scatman in mid-stretch and holding off a late run by longshot Optimizer to score the $500,000 event.

Heavy Breathing Enters Derby Picture

Son of Giant's Causeway could get his Derby shot for Pletcher.

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Secret Circle, Sabercat Lead Full Rebel Cast

Five of the top six finishers of the two divisions of last month's Southwest Stakes (gr. III) are back for $500,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II), which drew a competitive and jam-packed field of 13 3-year-olds.

Baffert Duo Works in Company for Rebel Stakes

Secret Circle and Castaway, expected to next run in the $500,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park, worked in company for trainer Bob Baffert March 10 at Santa Anita.

'All Others' Edges Union Rags as KDFW Choice

A busy final day in the second betting pool of Churchill Downs' 2012 Kentucky Derby Future Wager ended with the "All Others" interest narrowly edging individual choice Union Rags to emerge as the pool's favorite.

Contentious San Felipe Shaping Up

Rousing Sermon is coming up to his next scheduled start in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) sharply after a bullet half-mile work in :46 3/5 over Hollywood Park's Cushion Track March 4.

Southwest Victor Castaway Back to Work

Castaway, who along with stablemate Secret Circle gave trainer Bob Baffert a sweep of the Southwest Stakes (gr. III) divisions at Oaklawn Park last month, worked a steady five furlongs at Santa Anita March 2.

Secret Circle Gives Baffert a Southwest Sweep

A game Secret Circle outdueled Scatman in the stretch to win the second division of the $250,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III), giving trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Rafael Bejarano a sweep of the President's Day features.

Southwest Stakes to be Run in Divisions

With 21 3-year-old entrants for the Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 20, Oaklawn Park has split the race into two divisions worth $250,000 apiece.

Southwest Could be Split Into Two Divisions

A final decision will be made at entry time as to whether or not the race will be split into two divisions, each carrying a $250,000 purse and the grade III status. Entries for the race will be drawn Feb. 18.

World Cup Nominees Include American Champions

Four Eclipse Award winners are among the international cast of horses nominated to the $27.25 million Dubai World Cup card at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 31.