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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]