Mind Your Biscuits Back Home for Met Mile
Back-to-back Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) winner will look for his first at the one-turn-mile distance in the June 9 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park.
Keyword: Bolt d'Oro
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Bolt d'Oro Smooth Operator in Final Met Mile Work
Working solo under jockey Florent Geroux, Bolt d'Oro breezed four furlongs in a quick :48 2/5 and galloped out to five furlongs in 1:01 2/5 in his final work before the $1.2 million Runhappy Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park.
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What's Going On Here: Counting Down to the Crown
Number of foes in Belmont might seal Justify’s fate
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Bolt d'Oro All Business in Met Mile Work
Ruis Racing's Bolt d'Oro was all business in the early hours of Memorial Day, as he hit the Keeneland track for the first of two final works before shipping north for the June 9 $1.2 million Runhappy Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park.
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Bolt d'Oro to Try Belmont's Met Mile
Ruis Racing's Bolt d'Oro will be pointed to the $1.2 million Runhappy Metropolitan Handicap (G1) June 9 on Belmont Stakes Day, marking his first appearance since running 12th in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).
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Bolt d'Oro Still Under Consideration for Preakness
Owner and trainer Mick Ruis said May 9 that multiple grade 1 winner Bolt d'Oro may still end up in the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1).
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Justify Conquers 'Curse of Apollo' in Kentucky Derby
China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing, and WinStar Farm's Justify in every sense earned his score in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) May 5 at Churchill Downs.
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A Super Duper Whopper of a Puzzler of a Derby
In order to tackle this year’s fascinating, but perplexing, Kentucky Derby, we have to start by envisioning how the race is going to be run.
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Kentucky Derby News Update for May 3
Reporting from Churchill Downs, Claire Crosby provides updates on Mendelssohn's morning track appearance, including comments from Pat Keating and Fred Mitchell of Clarkland Farm.
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Bolt d'Oro Carries Ruis to Kentucky Derby
As a self-made businessman, Mick Ruis has seen a number of his dreams come true. But when it came to running a horse in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), those thoughts were typically interrupted by a dose of reality.
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Kentucky Derby News Update for May 1
Reporting from Churchill Downs, Claire Crosby provides updates on Justify, Solomini, Bolt d'Oro, Firenze Fire, Instilled Regard, Enticed, and the arrival of Mendelssohn, as well as information about the draw.
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Justify 'a Pro' in First Morning at Churchill Downs
Like everything else in the brief career of grade 1 winner Justify, his first morning at the site of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) was handled with beyond-his-experience poise.
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Derby Dozen - May 1, 2018 - Presented by Shadwell Farm
The last Derby Dozen for 2018 is here. Do you agree with Steve's rankings? Who's your pick?
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Bolt d'Oro to Run in Spendthrift Silks in Derby
The son of Medaglia d'Oro will wear Spendthrift Farm silks in the Kentucky Derby as a gift to B. Wayne Hughes on behalf of the colt's owner and racing partner, Mick Ruis.
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Bolt d'Oro Cruises Through Final Kentucky Derby Work
In his final timed workout for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), Ruis Racing's Bolt d'Oro ran an easy half-mile in :48 1/5 at Santa Anita Park.
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Bolt d'Oro Flashes Speed in Kentucky Derby Work
In his first of two scheduled timed workouts for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), Ruis Racing's Bolt d'Oro flashed his speed immediately April 22 at Santa Anita Park.
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WinStar Holds Strong Hand in KY Derby as Breeder
Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm is the breeder of three Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) contenders with Bolt d'Oro, Noble Indy, and Quip locked into the 20-horse field for the May 5 classic race in Louisville.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 17, 2018
Vino Rosso remains at number one, but Solomini drops out of the top 12. Find out who takes his place on the Derby Dozen.
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Justify Jumps to the Top of the NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Undefeated Justify took over the top spot on the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll after winning the April 7 Santa Anita Derby (G1) by three lengths over Bolt d'Oro, who had topped the poll for its first 10 weeks.
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Justify, Midnight Bisou Set for Trip to Churchill
A day after impressive performances in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and Santa Anita Oaks (G1), the West Coast contingent once again appears to be a top player for the action on the first week of May at Churchill Downs.
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Justify Powers to Santa Anita Derby Victory
Multiple grade 1 winner Bolt d'Oro did his best to cut into the large lead Justify built on the front end in the final turn of the 1 1/8-mile test at Santa Anita Park, but that powerful stride just kept forging on.
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Three Things to Watch: Is Justify All The Hype Says?
As the Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up, each week we will take a look at three things to watch from the 3-year-old division as they head into the weekend's respective prep races.
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Handicapping the Santa Anita Derby Showdown
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Santa Anita Derby (G1).
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Bolt d'Oro, Justify Will Face Off in Santa Anita Derby
A rematch with McKinzie may be off for Bolt d'Oro, but a showdown with Justify is on for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (G1) April 7.
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Bolt d'Oro Tops KDFW Pool 4 Morning-Line Odds
A tightly-grouped foursome headed by Ruis Racing's San Felipe (G2) winner Bolt d'Oro (#2, 5-1) sits atop the morning-line odds for the 24 wagering interests set for this weekend's fourth pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 3, 2018
Find out where Steve ranks UAE Derby winner Mendelssohn.
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Bolt d'Oro Strong in Final Drill for Santa Anita Derby
Ruis Racing's Medaglia d'Oro colt drew on even terms with a workmate in mid-stretch after he tracked about two lengths behind early, hit the wire in 1:01 1/5 in front by a neck, and surged into his gallop out with powerful strides.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - March 27, 2018
Two stakes horses from last weekend made this week's Derby Dozen.
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Noble Indy Moves Up in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
With the victory in the Louisiana Derby, Noble Indy ensured himself a spot in the Kentucky Derby field with 100 qualifying points and also received a step up on the top-10 ladder to seventh position in week nine of the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - March 20, 2018
The Rebel winner makes an appearance on the Derby Dozen. Find out where Steve ranks Magnum Moon
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Darley's Lynchpin Medaglia d'Oro Has Derby Double
Three-year-old colts racing toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) provided a stakes double for Darley sire Medaglia d'Oro March 10, when his sons Bolt d'Oro and Enticed took top Derby preps.
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What's Going On Here: Santa Anita Snapshots
It almost never rains in Southern California
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - March 13, 2018
Although the top spots remained the same, the busy racing weekend resulted in some new faces in the Derby Dozen.
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Plenty of Movement in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Prep races, an impressive allowance race win, and a disqualification resulted in a flurry of sophomores moving in all directions on the top-10 ladder in week seven of the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll, released March 12.
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Bolt d'Oro Defeats McKinzie Via DQ in San Felipe
McKinzie and Bolt d'Oro dueled to the wire in a thrilling edition of the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2), but soon after the inquiry sign went up and McKinzie was disqualified from first for interference.
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Three Things to Watch: Will Bolt Strike Again?
As the Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up, each week BloodHorse.com will take a look at three things to watch from the 3-year-old division heading into the weekend's prep races.
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McKinzie, Bolt d'Oro Square Off in San Felipe
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita.
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Bolt d'Oro, McKinzie Set for San Felipe Showdown
The early season preps can underwhelm, as the cream of the crop has yet to square off, but a race like the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2) March 10 at Santa Anita Park has the potential to be a blockbuster.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - March 6, 2018
There's a new number one on the Derby Dozen, and the Fountain of Youth winner makes an appearance.
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Bolt d'Oro Fires Bullet in Final Move for San Felipe
Dual grade 1 winner Bolt d'Oro fired a bullet March 5 in preparation for his season debut and a showdown with McKinzie in the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2) March 10 at Santa Anita Park.
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Promises Fulfilled Cracks NTRA Poll
With his victory in the Xpressbet Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) March 3 at Gulfstream Park, Promises Fulfilled entered the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top 3-Year-Old Poll released March 5.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 27, 2018
No big changes in the Derby Dozen, but there is always something interesting in the details.
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Bolt d'Oro Works Toward San Felipe With Castellano
With Javier Castellano aboard, Bolt d'Oro worked six furlongs out of the gate Feb. 26 at Santa Anita Park in 1:12 flat. The colt galloped out to seven furlongs in 1:25 flat and a mile in 1:39 4/5, according to Santa Anita clockers.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 20, 2018
Find out which winner from Presidents' Day weekend made the Derby Dozen.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 13, 2018
How did results of last weekend's Derby preps affect the Dozen?
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"All Other" 3-year-olds Favored in KDFW Pool 2
With the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) 12 weeks away, the pari-mutuel field of "All Other 3-Year-Olds" closed as the 5-2 favorite in Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - February 6, 2018
Did last weekend's stakes cause a shakeup in the Derby Dozen? Find out who the biggest movers were.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - January 30, 2018
A couple of new faces on the Derby Dozen, as we get ready for a big weekend.
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Castellano to Replace Nakatani Aboard Bolt d'Oro
Javier Castellano will replace jockey Corey Nakatani aboard Triple Crown hopeful Bolt d'Oro in his 3-year-old debut in the March 10 San Felipe Stakes (G2), owner and trainer Mick Ruis said Jan. 28.
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Bolt d'Oro Back to Work at Santa Anita
Mick Ruis was admittedly tightly wound Jan. 27 at Santa Anita Park, and it wasn't just because Bolt d'Oro, his Triple Crown contender, put in his first timed work of his 3-year-old year.
