A year ago, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert watched with admiration as Forever Young outdueled Romantic Warrior in a breathtaking finish at the $20 million Saudi Cup. Baffert’s back in Riyadh with a pair of horses (Nysos and Nevada Beach) ready to take on the defending champion in Saturday’s se...
With the new year upon us, and 2-year-olds turning 3 on Jan. 1, the Road to the Kentucky Derby is ready to turn a bit more serious. For bettors analyzing promising prospects to Run for the Rose on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, a few new names popped into the picture over […]...
The road to the 152nd Run for the Roses demands more than just raw talent; it requires a calculated progression of athletic performance that culminates on the first Saturday in May. Serious handicappers know that early-season flashes of brilliance often fade, while the true champions build a foundat...
The Allure and Danger of the Early Season Hype Train The road to the First Saturday in May begins long before the mint juleps start flowing at Churchill Downs. Sharp bettors recognize that the early prep season represents the most volatile period for Kentucky Derby betting. During this timeframe, th...
The "Road to the Kentucky Derby" officially ignites this weekend at Fair Grounds Race Course as a wide-open field of juveniles gathers for the fifth running of the $100,000 Gun Runner Stakes. This 1 1/16-mile contest serves as the premier local kickoff for New Orleans’ Derby prep series, offering ...
The Stakes are High for the 2025 Springboard Mile The racing world turns its eyes to Oklahoma City this weekend as Remington Park hosts its crown jewel, the $300,000 Springboard Mile. This race represents much more than a local stakes trophy; it serves as a critical junction on the Road to the 2026 ...
The Road to the Roses Begins in the Frost As the winter chill settles over North American racetracks, the heat intensifies in the race for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. We currently stand at a critical juncture in the racing calendar where the "boys" separate themselves from the "men." The transition fr...
The Strategic Power of Kentucky Derby Futures Markets Early birds catch more than just the worm in horse racing; they catch life-changing prices. When you dive into Kentucky Derby futures, you are not just betting on a horse; you are investing in a dream before the public inflation hits. Historical ...
Understanding the Winter Pivot in Thoroughbred Racing The road to the First Saturday in May does not begin in April; it intensifies in the cold transition between December and January. Experienced handicappers recognize this period as the "Breakout Window," where raw two-year-old talent transforms i...
Steve Asmussen trained three Horses of the Year – Curlin (2007, 2008), Rachel Alexandra (2009), and Gun Runner (2017). On Saturday, the Fair Grounds will run the fifth edition of the 1 1/16-mile Gun Runner Stakes, an early prep for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1). The ungraded, $100,000 race offers ...
Tappan Street and Poster, two promising 3-year-olds sidelined by injury before the Kentucky Derby (G1), are ready to race again at Gulfstream Park. Tappan Street, winner of the Florida Derby (G1) in March, sustained a condylar fracture of his right front leg while training for the Derby and returns ...
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