Brad Cox-trained Commandment, Further Ado both 6-1 Renegade finished first in New York, Florida, and Arkansas, and now he’s the lukewarm 4-1 morning-line favorite to come through again in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs on May 2. The highly anticipated post-position draw was ...
Gustavo Delgado reached the pinnacle of a long and distinguished international career training horses when Mage stunned the racing world last May by winning the Kentucky Derby (G1) in a 15-1 upset. Delgado is back on the Derby trail this year with another inexperienced but clearly talented colt: Vic...
The Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon set out in the 1500s in search of a mythical fountain, which was believed to be located in the southeastern part of the North American continent and gave all who drank from it eternal youth. Gulfstream Park named a race in honor of the mythical tale and now [&...
The 72nd running of the Gotham (G3) on Saturday has attracted a wide-ranging field of 13 drawn to Aqueduct Racetrack by virtue of the race’s timing, its one-turn mile, $300,000 purse and, more importantly, the 105 Kentucky Derby qualifying points awarded to the first five finishers. Trainer Brad C...
With a forecast of heavy rains, Santa Anita Park postponed racing on Saturday and said the Santa Anita Handicap (G1), the San Felipe (G2) and two other graded stakes will be run on Sunday. The decision came Thursday morning, adding that Sunday’s card would be moved to Monday, a usual off day. Heav...
A month ago, Irishman John Ennis was talking about hopes and dreams of a trainer looking to compete on a “bigger stage.” As in the Kentucky Derby (G1), or the Kentucky Oaks (G1), or at the Breeders’ Cup. A step in the Derby direction could take place for Ennis on Saturday when he sends out [&h...
In the run-up to the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 4, usracing.com continues with our Derby Top 10 contenders. Rankings will be updated periodically as Derby preps with qualifying points are contested. The storyline from this past weekend: Timberlake looks like a serious Kentucky Derby (G1) conte...
Triple Crown winner Justify tops the list of 17 finalists that will appear on the ballot for the National Museum of Racing’s 2024 Hall of Fame. Finalists are chosen by the Museum’s Hall of Fame nominating committee. Nine racehorses, six trainers, and two jockeys made the finalists list announced...
Maybe he was dancing, not drifting in the stretch. That would be Timberlake, who made a triumphant 3-year-old debut with an impressive victory over Common Defense in Saturday’s $1.25 million Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park. Timberlake is now a serious Derby contender after his Rebel win “Kind of” n...
Beaten by several champions in the United States over the past four years, Senor Buscador made amends in 10 million ways on Saturday night, barreling down the stretch for a thrilling victory in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1). A longshot in a 14-horse field that included Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) ...
Forever Young staged a stretch-long rally and edged U.S-based Book’em Danno in the final stride to win the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday. The Saudi Derby victory was yet another big one for Japan on the international stage and puts the undefeated 3-year-old...
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