A Father's Day Birth Led to an Epic BC Classic
- By Steve Haskin
The fairy tale journey of Mucho Macho Man and trainer Kathy Ritvo that began on Father's Day 2008.
Florida Derby
Race 11 at Gulfstream Park on
- 1 1/8 miles
- $750,000g
- 6:20 PM ET
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First Dude Colt Tops Strong OBS June Opener
Topped by a First Dude colt bought by his breeder for $400,000 on behalf of a racing partnership he heads, the Ocala Breeders' Sales' 2-year-olds and horses of racing age sale began on a strong note June 13.
Connections' Plan Comes Together With Always Dreaming
To "peak in the Derby" was a main part of the strategy Pletcher and owners Anthony Bonomo and Vinnie Viola laid out for Always Dreaming this winter.
Examining Top Derby Prep Days for Possible Track Bias
- By Frank Angst
A look at recent Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) dirt prep races in the United States could determine if any potential bias toward a particular running style on the main track existed on particular race days.
Always Dreaming Finishes Strong in Friday Breeze
Always Dreaming, impressive winner of the Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) April 1 at Gulfstream Park, breezed April 14 for the first time since his five-length victory in the $1 million event.
Gulfstream Registers Record Average Daily Handle
Gulfstream Park registered record daily average all-sources handle of just under $10 million a day for its 2016-2017 championship meet that concluded April 2.
The Week in Photos 4/4/2017
Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park Oaks, Pan Americans, Louisiana Derby, Honey Fox, Muniz Memorial Handicap, New Orleans Handicap, Fair Grounds Oaks, Appleton, Orchid, Tokyo City Cup, Top Flight Invitaitonal, Australian Derby, T J Smith and more.
Always Dreaming Exits Florida Derby in Good Order
The top three finishers in the Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) exited in good order and connections said that all will be heading to Louisville to prepare for the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).
Always Dreaming Runs Away With Florida Derby
Always Dreaming took a massive jump up in class and continued his winning ways April 1 with a five-lengths victory in the $1 million Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
Weekend Stakes Rundown: One Step Closer to the Derby
- By BloodHorse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region
This week we have cards loaded with stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots and Gulfstream Park, Dortmund's return to dirt, and more.
Gunnevera: From Orphan to Classic Contender
- By BloodHorse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Southeast Region, Kentucky
On Feb. 28, 2014, breeders Pam and Jim Robinson sprung into action to save the life of Unbridled Rage when the 19-year-old broodmare began to hemorrhage while delivering a healthy, leggy colt.
Litfin: Handicapping South's Big Oaks and Derby Preps
The Southern routes to Louisville come to a climax April Fools' Day, when Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots each highlight their final stakes-studded April 1 programs with preps to Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby.
Sano's Faith in Gunnevera Unwavering for Florida Derby
Even as Sano considers the colt's greatest challenge yet—a run in the April 1 Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) from a challenging outside post at Gulfstream Park—his confidence is unwavering.
Gunnevera Leads Busy Sophomore Work Slate
Peacock Racing Stables' multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera put in his final breeze March 25 for the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) April 1 at Gulfstream Park, leading a coast-to-coast slate of sophomore works.
Gunnevera Takes it Easy in Five-Furlong Work
Peacock Racing Stables' multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera recorded an easy five-furlong leg stretcher March 18 in his first work since capturing the Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park March 4.
Mo Town Breezes for Possible Florida Derby Start
Mo Town, winner of the Remsen Stakes (G2) last November, became acquainted for the first time with the Gulfstream Park surface March 16, working six furlongs for a possible start in the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) April 1.
Battalion Runner Works Toward Florida Derby
St. Elias Stable's Battalion Runner, a promising 3-year-old who has yet to be tested in stakes company, continued his march to the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) by working six furlongs March 11 at Palm Beach Downs.
Mo Town Back on Tab After Risen Star Disappointment
Remsen Stakes (G2) winner Mo Town breezed the morning of March 8 at Payson Park in preparation for a possible start in the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
Florida Derby in Play for El Areeb
Add the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) April 1 at Gulfstream Park to the list of Triple Crown preps being considered for M M G Stables' impressive 3-year-old El Areeb, a winner of his last four races including back-to-back graded stakes.
Casse Mulls Derby Path for Classic Empire
A start in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland is the first choice for Classic Empire's final Derby prep, but the race's downgraded status has prompted his connections to put other options back into the discussion.
Gulfstream Set for Historic Championship Meet
Addition of world's richest race makes upcoming Championship Meet even more important.
Sticksstatelydude Takes Discovery Handicap
Sticksstatelydude has raced at seven different racetracks and in four different states, but does his best in one--the Empire State.
First Winner for NY-Based Soaring Empire
New York-based freshman sire Soaring Empire picked up his first winner Oct. 1 when D'yer Mak'er drew off in the stretch of the 11th race at Belmont Park, a one-mile maiden special weight test for New York-bred 2-year-olds.
Three Rules Sweeps Florida Sire Stakes Series
Three Rules won the $500,000 In Reality division of the Florida Sire Stakes Oct. 1 at Gulfstream Park to complete a three-race sweep of the series' open division for 2-year-olds.
Record Stakes Purses Scheduled for Gulfstream
The $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) will be celebrated April 1 at Gulfstream Park, highlighting a record stakes schedule announced Thursday for the 2016-2017 Championship Meet.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Best Actor | Jason Servis |
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| First Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Game On Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Ice Box | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Lentenor | Leigh Delacour |
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| Miner's Reserve | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Pleasant Prince | Bruce R. Brown |
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| Pulsion | Patrick L. Biancone |
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| Radiohead (GB) | James K. Chapman |
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| Rule | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Soaring Empire | Cam M. Gambolati |
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| Petticoat S. | ALB |
