Machen Nails Dominus in Derby Trial
Courtlandt Farm's homebred Machen came roaring down the center of the track and ran down Dominus in the final jump to win the Derby Trial (gr. III) by a neck April 30 on opening night at Churchill Downs.
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Under Lights, Derby Trial Draws Solid Field
The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial (gr. III) isn't much of a Kentucky Derby (gr. I) trial anymore, but that has not prevented the race from drawing a strong mix of sprinters/milers on opening night at Churchill Downs.
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Mucho Betting Opportunities
With three Derby preps and the World Cup, this weekend offers plenty of action.
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Weekend Stakes Analysis: New Faces to Watch
There are several under-the-radar horses who could run big in this weekend's 3-year-old stakes
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THS: Louisiana Derby 2011
Jason, Tom and Les handicap the Louisiana Derby, Spiral Stakes and Bourbonette Oaks.
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Louisiana Derby - Predict the Order of Finish
Who will win the 2011 Louisiana Derby? Who will complete the exacta? The tri? Is it all Mucho Macho Man? Will Machen or Elite Alex make some noise? Is it time for a new horse to enter the Triple Crown picture?
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The Week In Photos: March 21, 2011
The Factor, Bandbox, and more horses from weekend racing.
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Machen, Wilkinson Prepare for La. Derby
Jockey Edgar Prado flew up from South Florida to New Orleans the evening of March 20 to work Courtland Farm's Machen for trainer Neil Howard the morning of March 21 in advance of the March 26 Louisiana Derby (gr. II).
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Mucho Macho Man 9-5 Choice in Louisiana Derby
Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) winner Mucho Macho Man has been installed as the 9-5 favorite for the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds March 26.
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Kathmanblu May be Headed for FG Oaks
Kathmanblu, one of the favorites for the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), looks like she could make her next start in the Fair Grounds Oaks on March 26 (gr. II).
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Mucho Macho Man Runs Big to Take Risen Star
With Rajiv Maragh picking up the mount for the injured Eibar Coa, Mucho Macho Man held off Santiva to win the $300,000 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) by 1 1/2 lengths Feb. 19 at Fair Grounds.
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Risen Star - Predict the Order of Finish
Who will win the 2011 Risen Star? A favorite or a longshot? Who will finish last? Now is your chance to see how your picks stack up against the rest of the BloodHorse.com community.
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Rogue Romance Made Favorite for Risen Star
Catesby Clay's homebred Rogue Romance installed the 3-1 favorite for the Feb. 19 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds; shares top billing with Mucho Macho Man.
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Ky. Derby Trail: A Challenge to the Dozen
Debuting this week is the Derby Dozen. But what are the chances even half of those horses listed will even make it to Churchill Downs? And what are the chances the Derby winner is among them?
