TweetThe 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…
TweetThe 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…
TweetA grade one prep for the Breeder’s Cup Juvenile. Essential Quality won the Keeneland Breeder’s Futurity in 2020 on his way to the 2021 Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes. Top 2021 Keeneland Breeder’s Futurity Contenders: Rattle n Roll took three starts to put it all together, but a dominating score at Churchill Downs in September Read the full article…
TweetA strong Kentucky Derby field has gathered for the 2016 edition. Nyquist will be the likely favorite with Exaggerator capturing a lot of support. With a full field of 20 horses I will focus on the top 12 contenders who have the best chance of winning or running 2nd. This year’s field is a quality Read the full article…
TweetThe 2015 Iroquois Stakes from Churchill Downs kicks off the road to Kentucky Derby 2016. In addition to being a win and you’re in to the 2015 Breeders Cup Juvenile. The race is also the first of 35 races offering eligibility points to the 2016 Kentucky Derby. Field for the 2015 Iroquois Stakes Conquest Windycity has one Read the full article…
TweetThis time of the year “value” and Odds on the Kentucky Derby start getting hashed around on Social Media. Many times a good story gets in the way of some of the facts. Let’s take a closer look at recent years and progression of Kentucky Derby Odds betting in recent years. The modern Kentucky Derby Read the full article…