The Derby Trial has become a race in recent years for “Milers” and distance challenged horses on the Derby trail. The view on Wednesday night is that Chitu is going to scratch and run in the Kentucky Derby. Bayern is the favorite if he runs. He missed a few days of training going into the Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire Candice and I review the Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes. We also preview the Lexington Stakes and Illinois Derby. My complete reviews have been posted for the Illinois Derby and Lexington Stakes. Next week Down the Wire will have a special Kentucky Derby Roundtable. Discussing topics Read the full article…
A competitive field has gathered at Keeneland for the final “Points” race of 2014. A good mix of turf, poly and distance sired horses should ensure a competitive betting affair. Mr Speaker tries the All Weather surface for the first time. His last race was a fast closing 2nd in the Palm Beach which was Read the full article…
As a non-points race, the Illinois Derby has lost a little luster as a Kentucky Derby Prep. But this year Midnight Hawk enters the Illinois Derby with a chance of still running in Kentucky. Midnight Hawk is a surprise entrant in the Illinois Derby. This speed son of Midnight Lute has Chicago connections and will Read the full article…
An even tote-board as Bayern and Tapiture vied for 2/1 favortism. Bayern broke well and took the the early lead down the backstretch. Strong Mandate broke to the outside. Bayern set the early pace. Thundergram pressured on the outside through a half in 47 and 1/5. Bayern was never comfortable and Thundergram pressured him every step Read the full article…
A full field met the starting gate for the 2014 Blue Grass Stakes. The tote-board was spread with Bobby’s Kitten the favorite at 7/2. Pablo Del Monte broke clean from the gate and opened up an uncontested lead down the backstretch. A comfortable half mile in just under 48 seconds and remained the leader going Read the full article…
The 4th and final prep in the well-designed Arkansas road to Louisville concludes with 4 horses coming backing and facing each other for the 3rd time. The rivalry continues with Ride On Curlin, Strong Mandate and Tapiture. Bayern comes into the race looking to punch his ticket to Kentucky. Ride on Curlin is the likeable Read the full article…
An over-fill field of horses has targeted the Bluegrass Stakes in 2014. Some crazy upsets and strange fractions and running styles have populated this field the last few years. Street Sense and Dullahan, are a couple of horses who have used this as a prep to finish in the money in Louisville. All the entrants Read the full article…
California Chrome turned the Santa Anita Derby into a personal Play Pen this winter at Santa Anita. Dominating wins in the San Felipe and today in the Santa Anita Derby will likely make him the Kentucky Derby Favorite. Not much to see here folks. Dublin Up set a moderate pace and California Chrome broke a Read the full article…
Winds of 30 miles an hour and temperatures in the mid 50’s greeted the runners this afternoon for the Wood Memorial Stakes at the Big A. Early races on the card were demanding, running wide and late proved beneficial in many races on the under-card. Wicked Strong looked good in the warm up, broke clean Read the full article…