Abraham Seeks Better Trip in Peter Pan
The Road to the Kentucky Derby is behind us, but we still have the Grade II Peter Pan en route to the Belmont Stakes. I am going to try to win again with Abraham.
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Derby Points System Worked Efficiently
With the Kentucky Derby field now in place, the points system that got us here looks like it's working pretty well.
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.
'Wild Card' Derby Trial Not A Misnomer
The makeup of the grade III Derby Trial presents several interesting scenarios that could impact the makeup of the Kentucky Derby field.
Wynn Odds to Win Triple Crown: Update
Johnny Avello at Wynn Las Vegas added horses and updated their odds to win the Triple Crown this week.
Derby Points: Moderate Bump in Prep Runners
We take a look back at the 2013 Kentucky Derby Trail to determine whether the new points system attracted more horses to the prep races for the first Saturday in May.
Fountain of Youth Not Out of Pletcher's Reach
Todd Pletcher didn't win the grade III Holy Bull Stakes this year, but the grade II Fountain of Youth is certainly not out of reach.
Southwest Distance Could Help Always in a Tiz
The Southwest states will be run at 1 1/16 mile for the first time in its 33 year history, so we're not looking for a horse that can take advantage of the "short stretch mile" at Oaklawn Park.
Lots of Triple Crown Nominees Racing Saturday
While there are no scoring races for the Kentucky Derby this weekend, there are several races of interest scheduled for Saturday that include 33 Triple Crown nominees. Here's a survey of them.
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