Articles posted May 3, 2014

Kentucky Derby 140

May 3, 2014
Triple Crown

View the unfolding of California Chrome's victory in the Kentucky Derby!

California Chrome Shines in Kentucky Derby

By Evan Hammonds
May 3, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Favored California Chrome took command at the head of the lane and drew well clear to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Feel Good Horse, Feel Good Story in Derby 140

By Claire Novak
May 3, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, West Region, Kentucky

Maybe California Chrome felt the needed boost of Art Sherman's old-time mount in the final furlong of the longest race of his life on Saturday, maybe he got there on heart and class alone.

2014 Kentucky Derby Day

May 3, 2014

People and horses of Kentucky Derby Day 2014

Derby Victory is Therapy to Jockey's Brother

Recovering jockey Jose Espinoza has been empowered by his younger brother's victory in the Kentucky Derby with California Chrome.

2014 Kentucky Derby Wrap

By Lenny Shulman
May 3, 2014
Triple Crown

Lenny Shulman recaps the 140th Kentucky Derby, won by California Chrome. Watch Video

Fury Kapcori Unchallenged in Precisionist Win

Heavily favored Fury Kapcori earned his first graded stakes win and his fourth victory in a row with a front-running romp in the Precisionist Stakes (gr. III) on the Kentucky Derby day card May 3 at Santa Anita.

California Chrome After Kentucky Derby Win

By Claire Novak
May 3, 2014
Triple Crown

The Kentucky Derby winner returns after victory under Victor Espinoza, and is greeted by assistant Allan Sherman. watch video

California Chrome Was Flashy From the Start

From the time he was a foal at Harris Farms in California's Central Valley, California Chrome made sure people noticed him. With his flashy markings, the chestnut colt was easy to spot, but he seemed to seek out attention.

2014 Kentucky Derby Wrap

May 3, 2014

Lenny Shulman recaps the 140th Kentucky Derby, won by California Chrome.

Five Iron Tees Off in Belmont's Fort Marcy

Five Iron shot to a 19-1 upset in the $150,000 Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park when favored Ghurair failed to fire in his United States debut in one of two graded stakes on the turf on the Derby day card May 3.

Kentucky Derby Winner California Chrome

May 3, 2014

The Kentucky Derby winner returns after victory under Victor Espinoza, and is greeted by assistant Allan Sherman.

Kentucky Derby: California Chrome

By Claire Novak
May 3, 2014
Triple Crown

Learn more about California Chrome and the journey that brought him to the 140th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). watch video

Wise Dan Prevails in Close Woodford Reserve

In one of the more dramatic victories of his career, Wise Dan held off a late surge from Juddmonte Farms' Seek Again to post a narrow victory in the $559,100 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (gr. IT) May 3.

Global View Charges to American Turf Win

Son of Galileo gets gutsy win by a neck over Storming Inti. Connections for the Glen Hill Farm colt believe he will just keep getting better.

Central Banker Cashes in CD Stakes Upset

Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence's Central Banker, one-for-one at Churchill Downs heading into the $464,800 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II), made it two-for-two with a win in the seven-furlong test May 3.

Midnight Lucky Rocks Humana Distaff Return

Midnight Lucky had nearly a year since her last race, but lost none of her class in the interim. She rumbled into the stretch of the $330,600 Humana Distaff (gr. I) at Churchill and widened away to a 4 1/2 length victory.

Coffee Clique Clicks in Distaff Turf Mile

Amerman Racing Stables' Coffee Clique came up the hedge to record a half-length victory over longshot Dame Marie in the May 3 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (gr. IIT).

Rolling Into Churchill

May 3, 2014

Rowdy fans going through infield tunnel at Churchill Downs.

Medal Count Popular in Casual Media Poll

By Claire Novak
May 3, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

An unofficial poll of media members covering the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Churchill Downs put Spendthrift Farm's Medal Count at the top of the selections list May 3.

Night of Thunder Springs 40-1 Guineas Upset

Saeed Manana's Night of Thunder turned the tables on favorite Kingman by narrowly winning the QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I) from that rival in a 40-1 upset May 3 at Newmarket.

Hong Kong May Have Arlington Million Runner

By Bob Kieckhefer
May 3, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, International, Midwest Region

Arlington International Racecourse may have a rare visitor from Hong Kong for this summer's Arlington Million (gr. IT) in Richard Gibson-trained Akeed Mofeed.

Social Inclusion Scratched Out of Sir Bear

By Blood-Horse Staff
May 3, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region

Social Inclusion, third-place finisher in the Twinspires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I), has sustained a bruised right hoof that forced him to be scratched from the May 3 Sir Bear Stakes aty Gulfstream Park.

Derby Day Scene Setter

By Claire Novak
May 3, 2014
Triple Crown

Claire Novak sets the scene for Kentucky Derby 140. Watch Video

Churchill Unveils Big Board, Terrace Projects

It's impossible not to notice Churchill Downs' new "big board," which has been a major topic of conversation since the gargantuan video screen was unveiled opening night April 26.

Betting Ride On Curlin's Number To Come Up

May 3, 2014
Handicapping

The Kentucky Derby is like a roulette wheel. read blog

Kushadasi Snatches South Australian Derby Win

Kushadasi pulled out a last-gasp victory over Scratchy Bottom in a thrilling finish to the South Australian Derby (Aus-I) May 3 at Morphettville.

Derby Day Scene Setter

May 3, 2014

Claire Novak sets the scene for Kentucky Derby 140.

Wicked Strong on Derby Day

May 3, 2014
Triple Crown

Wicked Strong went to track for light exercise on Derby morning, May 3, 2014. Watch Video

Wicked Strong on Derby Day

May 3, 2014

Wicked Strong went to track for light exercise on Derby morning, May 3, 2014.

Study: Tongue Ties Appear to Benefit Racehorses

For more than a century, racehorse trainers have tied horses’ tongues to the front and side when they work or race. The purpose, trainers say, is to reduce breathing noises and help the horses perform better. But, until now, researchers have never confirmed that the tongue tie actually has a physical effect on the upper respiratory structures.