Unlocking Winners: Oaks Day!
- By Pete Denk
With a 70% chance of rain on Kentucky Derby Day, enjoy the fast and firm tracks as long as they last on Oaks day! read blog
Articles posted May 2, 2013
Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
Pletcher Chasing Lukas' Lofty Derby Standards
It's easy to figure out where Todd Pletcher got the idea to enter five horses in this year's Kentucky Derby. He used to work for D. Wayne Lukas.
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.
AAEP On Call Program at the Kentucky Derby
Veterinarian Dr. Larry Bramlage describes the evolution of the AAEP On Call Program for large races such as the Kentucky Derby. watch video
TCI: 2013 Kentucky Derby - Final Preview
Jon & Joel dissect the critical parts that will assuredly become keys to the eventual outcome of Kentucky Derby 139, including analysis on the break, pace scenario, track condition, and contenders primed for a big effort. Watch Video
Can Champ Trinniberg Avoid Dubai Doldrums?
Champion sprinter Trinniberg heads a strong field for the 79th running of the $400,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II) to be run May 4 at the Louisville track.
Velazquez Rides in First Race Since April 7
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, who will ride undefeated Verrazano in Saturday's Kentucky Derby, returned to competition the afternoon of May 2 at Belmont Park, finishing seventh on his first mount since April 7.
The Mansion: An Experience Unlike Any Other
Churchill Downs' The Mansion opens a whole new dimension of luxury for the track's most elite guests.
Mine That Bird, Funny Cide at Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby winners Funny Cide (left) and Mine That Bird, in paddock at Churchill Downs. Watch Video
Haskin's Derby Report: And They're Off!
Now that the post positions have been drawn, Steve comments on the pace scenario. Plus Funny Cide and Mine That Bird. read blog
Bramlage Hospitalized After Golf Cart Fall
Prominent equine surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage was hospitalized May 2 after falling from the back of a golf cart and hitting his head in the barn area at Churchill Downs.
Illinois Senate Passes Gaming Expansion Bill
The legislation authorizes slots at the racetracks and five new casinos.
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).
Dream Peace Favored in Beaugay
Last year's Diana Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Dream Peace is the 6-5 morning-line favorite in the Beaugay Stakes (gr. IIIT) May 4 at Belmont Park.
Increased Security in Effect for Derby Horses
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission began 24-hour security May 1 for horses entered in the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Fort Marcy Draws Clement's Speaking of Which
Trainer Christophe Clement will be well represented with two starters in the $150,000 Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the turf at Belmont Park May 4, including 2-1 morning line favorite Speaking of Which.
That Handicapping Show: The Kentucky Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst are at Churchill Downs to handicap the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
Gomez Signs Two-Year Endorsement with Fuse
The agreement with leading jockey is the company's first in Thoroughbred racing.
Kentucky Derby 139 Pedigrees Examined
A rundown of each Derby entrant with a focus on pedigree, including links to complimentary TrueNicks Enhanced Reports. read blog
Call Issued for Major Changes in Drug Policy
Federal intervention is the only way horse racing can resolve issues surrounding equine medication use, drug testing, and sufficient investigatory programs, said an attorney, also a Kentucky racing commissioner, May 2.
Kentucky Oaks 2013: Beholder Schooling
Kentucky Oaks contender Beholder, being 'schooled' in Churchill Downs paddock. Watch Video
Rumor Seeks First Grade I in Humana Distaff
Rumor, victorious in the Las Flores Stakes (gr. III) March 10, has been installed the 5-2 favorite in a field of nine fillies and mares entered in the Humana Distaff Stakes (gr. I) at Churchill Downs May 4.
Unbeaten Dawn Approach Set for Guineas Test
Godolphin's undefeated European champion Dawn Approach will make his highly anticipated 2013 debut in the QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I), the first classic of the European season May 4 at Newmarket.
Normandy Invasion Runs Off in Morning Gallop
Two days prior to the Kentucky Derby, Wood Memorial runner-up Normandy Invasion displayed some overly eager behavior in what was slated to be an easy morning gallop May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby News Minute: 5/2/2013
Lenny Shulman reports the news of the day, including Vyjack's work, Giant Finish's arrival, the Pletcher 5 on the track, and the weather. Watch Video
500 Attend Thoroughbreds For All Event
The April 26 Thoroughbreds For All event nearly doubled in size from last year with 500 attendees from 22 states while raising more than $12,000 for two Thoroughbred aftercare charities.
Up Close And Personal With Goldencents
- By Ron Mitchell
Trainer Doug O'Neill lets us get up close and personal with Kentucky Derby contender Goldencents watch video
Kentucky Derby: Rudy Rodriguez on Vyjack
- By Claire Novak
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez sent Kentucky Derby contender Vyjack through a three-furlong breeze at Churchill Downs May 2. watch video
Marketing Mix Returns in Distaff Turf Mile
Marketing Mix was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite for her 2013 debut, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (presented by Longines) (gr. IIT) on the Derby Day undercard. Hungry Island, last year's winner, returns.
NBC Networks Plan Plenty of Derby Coverage
NBC plans 8 1/2 hours of coverage of the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) Saturday, May 4 on its flagship network station and NBC Sports Network.
Dealing with Dirt in Racehorses' Eyes
Dr. Scott Palmer discusses how horses and trainers deal with dirt being kicked in racehorses eyes during races. watch video
Wellman OK with Longshot Status for Silsita
Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, which co-campaigns Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) hopeful Silsita, is happy with the longshot status of his filly who is listed at 20-1 on the morning line.
Miner's Mark, 23, Euthanized
Miner's Mark, a grade I winner and the first foal out of the legendary Personal Ensign, was euthanized April 30 at Blue Ridge Farm in Virginia. The son of Mr. Prospector was 23.
Derby Entrant Vyjack Breezes
Two days before he is scheduled to run in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Vyjack "blew out" three furlongs in :37 at Churchill Downs May 2.
PPID Risk Factors in Horses Studied
Veterinarians and scientists have made great strides in understanding, diagnosing, and treating pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, often referred to as equine Cushing's disease)—a neuro-degenerative disorder of aged horses, in which dopamine production of the pituitary gland decreases. However, questions about the disease still abound....
Kentucky Derby by the Speed Numbers
In 54 of the last 58 runnings of the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby, the winner was either on the lead with an eighth of a mile to go, within a length of the lead, or running second although more than a length off the leader.
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