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Coady Photography According to trainer Bob Baffert, his Kentucky Derby contender Mor Spirit breezed “really nice” at Churchill Downs on the morning of May 2nd, an exercise which will mark Mor Spirit’s last serious workout before the Derby. With regular rider Gary … Continued
Coady Photography On the morning of May 2nd, just five days before the Kentucky Derby, the Steve Asmussen-trained runners Gun Runner and Creator breezed four furlongs at Churchill Downs in easy fashion, their final workouts in advance of the Derby. The workouts were … Continued
Nyquist jogging at Churchill Downs on May 1st – Coady Photography With just six days remaining until the Kentucky Derby, the unbeaten Nyquist got his first look at the Churchill Downs main track when he jogged on the morning of … Continued
Coady Photography The unbeaten champion and Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist took a spin over the main track at Churchill Downs for the first time on May 1st, jogging over a sloppy main track with exercise rider Jonny Garcia in the saddle. The … Continued
Coady Photography On April 30th, exactly one week before the Kentucky Derby, several Derby contenders were out for workouts and gallops. Check out these videos from the morning training session! Exaggerator working (click here for details) Brody’s Cause working (click … Continued
Coady Photography Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Brody’s Cause signaled his readiness for the May 7th Kentucky Derby when he breezed five furlongs in a quick 1:00.20 seconds on April 30th at Churchill Downs. Trained by Dale Romans and ridden by … Continued
Coady Photography Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Exaggerator, expected to be the second wagering choice behind the unbeaten Nyquist in the May 7th Kentucky Derby, completed his preparations for the “Run for the Roses” when he breezed five furlongs in … Continued
Coady Photography The morning of April 29th was a very busy one at Churchill Downs–check out these videos of Kentucky Derby contenders working and galloping in preparation for the “Run for the Roses!” Destin working (click here for details) Mohaymen … Continued
Coady Photography The unbeaten champion and Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist concluded his serious preparations for the “Run for the Roses” when he breezed a mile before a crowd of several thousand people at Keeneland on April 29th. Working in company … Continued
Suddenbreakingnews galloping at Churchill Downs on April 22nd – Coady Photography Arkansas Derby (gr. I) runner-up Suddenbreakingnews signaled his readiness for the Kentucky Derby when he breezed five furlongs in a quick :59.60 on April 29th at Churchill Downs. With jockey Chris … Continued