Posts Tagged ‘2012 Kentucky Derby’

Peter Pan: Belmont Stakes Preview?

by Horstradamus

posted on May 11, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, Other Events | No Comments >>

While the 2012 Kentucky Derby is in the books, there are still horses looking to make their way to the Triple Crown races, and the Peter Pan Stakes this weekend often acts as a stepping stone prep race to the Belmont Stakes in June. Several horses that were once Derby prospects are taking a “better […]

Weekend of Surprises

  I really looked forward to this weekend of racing. I entered in with many thoughts before Friday, and now I have a renewed vision of sorts. How many people thought the pace would collapse?  I sure did, and man was I surprised. They sizzled through six panels in 1:09, and Bodemeister looked like a […]

2012 Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Dullahan

by Horstradamus

posted on May 3, 2012 in Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby | No Comments >>

  Even The Score–Mining My Own Trainer:  Dale Romans Jockey:  Kent Desormeaux Owner:  Donegal Racing Record:  8 – 2 – 2 – 2 Earnings:  $872,091 Last Race:  Toyota Bluegrass Stakes, 1st         Dale Romans is through and through a Kentucky man and he is itching for his first Derby, and Dullahan could […]

2012 Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Union Rags

by Horstradamus

posted on May 1, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

  Dixie Union–Tempo Trainer:  Michael Matz Jockey:  Julien Leparoux Owner:  Chadds Ford Stable Record:  6 – 4 – 1 – 1 Earnings:  $1,198,800 Last Race:  Florida Derby, 3rd         This Michael Matz trainee has never finished off the board in six races.  He may not be very quick out of the gate, […]

2012 Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Daddy Long Legs

by Horstradamus

posted on May 1, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

  Scat Daddy–Dreamy Maiden Trainer:  Aidan O’Brien Jockey:  Colm O’Donoghue Owner:  Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor Record:  5 – 3 – 0 – 0 Earnings:  $1,308,752 Last Race:  UAE Derby, 1st     Churchill Downs was not kind to Daddy Long Legs last November in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, where he was […]

2012 Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Gemologist

by Horstradamus

posted on April 30, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

  Tiznow–Crystal Shard Trainer:  Todd Pletcher Jockey:  Javier Castellano Owner:  Winstar Farm Record:  5 – 5 – 0 – 0 Earnings:  $784,855 Last Race:  Wood Memorial, 1st       Critics of undefeated Gemologist say that he is untested against strong competition.  His last race in the Wood Memorial provided a great lesson in fending […]

2012 Kentucky Derby Spotlight: I’ll Have Another

by Horstradamus

posted on April 30, 2012 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, WinningPonies.com | No Comments >>

  Flower Alley–Arch’s Gal Edith Trainer:  Doug O’Neill Jockey:  Mario Gutierrez Owner:  J. Paul Reddam Record:  5 – 3 – 1 – 0 Earnings:  $634,000 Last Race:  Santa Anita Derby, 1st       I’ll Have Another played the role of spoiler in the Santa Anita Derby this year, prevailing by a nose over Creative […]

Word From the Windows

Racing is at a fever pitch this week with all of the works, changes, and defections that will come in the next few days. You could say this is like a week long holiday for punters. I spend most of my time perusing every article, and focus on the racing networks that bring you all […]

A Look at Kentucky Derby Jinxes Past and Present

by Greg Melikov

posted on April 27, 2012 in Educational Articles, General Discussion, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby | No Comments >>

There have been many jinxes connected with the Kentucky Derby over the decades. And some memorable curses have been snapped during the 21st Century. One of the most discussed whammies ended in 2007 when Street Sense became the first 2-year-old champion to capture the Derby since Spectacular Bid in ’79. The son of Street Cry […]

Greg Melikov’s Top 10 2012 Kentucky Derby Contenders – Final Edition

Here’s my updated ranking of the Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: Went the Day Well: The son of Proud Citizen will try to duplicate what his connections did last year with Animal Kingdom – duplicate victory in the Spiral in the Kentucky Derby, That’s a tall order since […]