The Green Monkey Project was a project born out of a question raised when the high-priced Juvenile “Iron Fist” made his debut at Delmar. Several pundits mentioned they were picking Iron Fist because his purchase price was one point five million dollars. A comment like this is put in print or in social media and pretty Read the full article…
Aidan O’Brien Breeder’s Cup Classic Runners Below are past performances of all Aidan O’Brien runners in the Breeder’s Cup Classic. Also included are Sahkee, who ran second in the Classic, and Raven’s Pass, who won the Classic on a synthetic surface. I also included some of my pedigree notes and racing patterns of many of Read the full article…
The Kentucky Derby stretch runs is a little more than a quarter mile and the Churchill Downs stretch 1,234 feet in length. The final stretch determines many years the winner of the Kentucky Derby. Let’s take a look at some recent stretch runs in Kentucky Derby History. In 2014, The fan-favorite California Chrome led them Read the full article…
The Kentucky Derby has been run 150 times, and this annual sporting event on the first Saturday in May has had its share of upsets. The longest-price winner was Donerail in 1913. Rich Strike’s victory in the Run for the Roses is a testament to the unpredictable nature of the Kentucky Derby. As the second-longest Read the full article…
Overview: This week, the Kentucky Derby Trail moves to Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the Rebel Stakes. Recent allowance winner Gun Pilot is one of three for trainer Steve Asmussen, Reincarnate ships in from Santa Anita, and Brad Cox sends out the top two favorites with Giant Mischief and Verifying. Rebel Analysis: Verifying draws the rail and will Read the full article…
Overview: A field of fourteen is among the entries for the Risen Star. The first 100-point races on the 2023 Kentucky Derby Trail. Shippers from Delta Downs, Gulfstream, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita, give this a regional feel as Victory Formation, the winner of the Smarty Jones, ships in and will be the most likely favorite from Read the full article…
Overview: A field of twelve is among the entries for the Sam F Davis at Tampa Bay Downs. Remsen Stakes winner Dubyuhnell makes his first start of 2023, and Nashua winner Champions Dream is looking for Kentucky Derby points. Prairie Hawk goes for Saffie Joseph. Sam F Davis Analysis: Champions Dream needs a solid pace to Read the full article…
Thoroughbred Prospectus ↓ Hi, I’m Derbyologist. Welcome to a newsletter on horse racing. With a focus on handicapping, graded stakes racing, and becoming a winning horseplayer. Forward to a friend, we welcome all new subscribers. Pay it Forward – Pass along to a fellow Horseplayer! Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe Here Derbyologist Prospect Rankings – Week Read the full article…
Overview: Bob Baffert nominated 14 of the 16 horses for the Robert Lewis Stakes after running three of four horses in the San Vincente Stakes. Banned from Churchill Downs from starting a horse in the 2023 Kentucky Derby, he will be able to use the San Felipe and Santa Anita Derby if he switches his horses Read the full article…
Overview: The Kentucky Derby Trail travels to the Sunshine State with the Holy Bull. The cadence quickens with three preps scheduled this week, including the Withers and Robert Lewis. The Juvenile Champions Forte is in Florida, but he will be unveiled in the Fountain of Youth. Cyclone Mischief won an allowance race over a competitive group Read the full article…
Thoroughbred Prospectus ↓ Hi, I’m Derbyologist. Welcome to a newsletter on horse racing. With a focus on handicapping, graded stakes racing, and becoming a winning horseplayer. Forward to a friend, we welcome all new subscribers. Pay it Forward – Pass along to a fellow Horseplayer! Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe Here Southwest Recap Arabian Knight has been Read the full article…