For those who thought trainer Bob Baffert’s decision to send Rodriguez to run for fun in the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct … wrong! Rodriguez, under Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith, took the lead early and rolled to a 3 ½-length victory in the 1 1/8-mile Wood, giving the six-time Kentuc...
Start spreading the news: Journalism is set to become the favorite for the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) after rolling to victory in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. Trained by Michael McCarthy, Journalism ($4 on a $2 win bet) overcame all kinds of obstacles in the 1 1/8-...
Make that four in a row for Japan in the $1 million UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan Racecourse. Admire Daytona narrowly held off a determined Heart of Honor by a nose in a photo finish on Dubai World Cup Saturday, giving Japan another opportunity to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) next month. Japan breds ran...
The owners of Flood Zone have their bases covered for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The 3-year-old bay colt already has 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points from his victory in the Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct on March 1 – enough to get him into the Run for the Roses on May 3. On Saturday, the [&helli...
The $500,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) may have a small field, but the results will have a huge impact on the Kentucky Derby (G1) next month. Just five 3-year-olds were entered for the one of Santa Anita Park’s most prestigious races, one that has produced 19 Kentucky Derby winners, including 11 who ...
Betting $100 on the Blue Grass Stakes (G1), April 5, Keeneland In the weeks leading up to the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs on May 3, the US Racing handicappers will lay out $100 worth of betting options on selected races. PRIME CONTENDERS #5 CHANCER MCPATRICK Admittedly, we’ve been...
Betting $100 on the Wood Memorial (G2), April 5, Aqueduct In the weeks leading up to the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs on May 3, the US Racing handicappers will lay out $100 worth of betting options on selected races. PRIME CONTENDERS #2 CAPTAIN COOK Captain Cook is the likely favorite...
Citizen Bull vs. Journalism in Santa Anita Showdown for No. 1 They’ve been 1-2 in the US Racing Kentucky Derby Contenders Top 10 for weeks, and on Saturday at Santa Anita, No. 1 Citizen Bull takes on No. 2 Journalism in a Santa Anita Derby (G1) showdown that likely will determine the favorite ...
Welcome to the ever-changing field for the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs in five weeks. Sandman, in. Tappan Street, in. Sandman ($9.40), a deep closer seeking a first stakes win, came through at the right time by taking advantage of an early speed duel and posting a 2 1/2-length victo...
Florida Derby The Florida Derby has worked better than any other prep race in producing Kentucky Derby winners. Twenty-five horses in the Florida Derby beginning in 1953 won the Run for the Roses, including 15 that won both races. The most recent Florida Derby-Kentucky Derby winner was Always Dreami...
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