It's Post Time!

It's Post Time!

Get ready for the Kentucky Oaks! We break down the field of 13 fillies and offer our top picks, including Joyful Victory and Zazu, for the big race.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
The 137th Derby: Pretenders, Maybes, And Contenders

The 137th Derby: Pretenders, Maybes, And Contenders

Handicap the 137th Kentucky Derby, a tough race to figure out. We break down the pretenders based on win records, surface performance, and stamina concerns for the 1 1/4 mile distance.

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Horstradamus3 min read
Don’t Rely on Horse-for-the-Course Angle in Derby

Don’t Rely on Horse-for-the-Course Angle in Derby

Don't rely on the "horse-for-the-course" angle in the Kentucky Derby. Bullet workouts and recent track handling are better indicators for handicapping success.

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Horstradamus2 min read
Numbers Don't Lie

Numbers Don't Lie

Learn about the Dosage Figure, a pedigree analysis tool that predicts a horse's potential for speed or stamina. Understand how index numbers aid handicapping.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
New Kids at the Block

New Kids at the Block

Meet the new faces shaking up horse racing this year! Learn about top riders Anna Napravnik, Jon Kenton Court, and Jesus Castanon making waves and getting their big shot.

Kentucky Derby
Ed Meyer2 min read
Top Ten Derby Contenders, Updated

Top Ten Derby Contenders, Updated

The final updated list of Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders is here, muddled by recent upsets and injuries. See our expert analysis on each horse.

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Horstradamus2 min read
Kentucky Derby Jinxes Broken in the Long Run

Kentucky Derby Jinxes Broken in the Long Run

Explore Kentucky Derby jinxes that have been broken, including the 2-year-old champion and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner curses. Discover the training jinx broken by Todd Pletcher and a new one to watch.

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Horstradamus2 min read
The Week of Information

The Week of Information

This week brings a flood of Kentucky Derby information, from promising workouts on Churchill's surface to disappointing news about hopeful contenders.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Top Ten Derby Contenders, Apr 2011

Top Ten Derby Contenders, Apr 2011

Upsets shake up the Kentucky Derby picture! See our April 2011 ranking of the top ten contenders, analyzing each horse's chances for the Run for the Roses.

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Horstradamus3 min read
Derby Doings

Derby Doings

The author is preparing their Kentucky Derby tickets, focusing on Dialed In as a top pick and trainer Nick Zito's expertise.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
What Did We Learn?

What Did We Learn?

After the Toyota Bluegrass and Arkansas Derby, we analyze the top contenders and identify key horses to watch, including Dialed In and Nehro, for upcoming races.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Free Arkansas Derby Selections

Free Arkansas Derby Selections

Get free selections for the Arkansas Derby, with an in-depth look at The Factor's chances and how its style might not suit Churchill Downs.

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Ed Meyer2 min read