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2024 Kentucky Derby Contenders: HONOR MARIE

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.  HONOR MARIE When Alan and Kerry Ribble went in search of a racehorse with Legion Bloodstock, the...
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Catching Freedom Last-to-First in Louisiana Derby

Who cares if the pace was slow, or the winning time was far from impressive: trainer Brad Cox has himself a top contender for the Kentucky Derby (G1) in Catching Freedom. With the best closing run of all from the far outside, Catching Freedom powered from last to first in winning the $1 million Loui...
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Louisiana Derby A Popular Route to Kentucky

So far, just two horses in history have completed the Louisiana Derby (G2)/Kentucky Derby (G1) double yet the Pelican State’s premier prep for the Run for the Roses still is one of the most important stops on the Triple Crown trail. Even before points determined who would make the gate or before t...
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