A year ago, Mystik Dan pulled off an upset in the Southwest Stakes (G3) over a muddy track at 11-1 odds and went on to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) at even longer odds (18-1). Could there be another De...
The Fair Grounds‘ four-race prep series produced many Triple Crown contenders in recent years. The Lecomte Stakes (G3), its first graded event, will be run Saturday, and we’ll probably see a f...
Welcome to the wonderful world of Bob Baffert, sporting so many early Kentucky Derby prospects it’s tough to keep track of them all. Out of the Derby picture for three years after being suspended by...
Move over Bob Baffert and save a seat for Lonnie Briley on the train to the Kentucky Derby (G1). Coal Battle led from the break and kicked away for a four-length victory in the $250,000 Smarty Jones S...
The second time around was a bit easier for Barnes. The $3.2 million colt trained by Bob Baffert blew away his rivals for a 5½-length victory in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita on...
First Resort found Churchill Downs to his liking, took charge entering the stretch and won the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) on Saturday. Ridden by Luis Saez, the 2-year-old Uncle Mo colt ...
It’s a long way to the first weekend in May at Churchill Downs, but it’s already time for 2-year-old colts and fillies to take their first steps on the road to the marquee events of spring. Saturd...
Favorite Fierceness? El foldo. Runner-up Sierra Leone? Excellent in defeat. Longshot Mystik Dan? Kentucky Derby (G1) winner! Mystik Dan a nose best in a three-way photo finish to win the 150th Kentuck...
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs, offering a record $5 million purse. The field is limited to 20 starters based on Derby qualifying points from dozens of prep races...
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs, offering a record $5 million purse. The field is limited to 20 starters based on Derby qualifying points from dozens of prep races...
