Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
Coady Photography Now that the 2016 Kentucky Derby is in the history books, let the post-race analysis begin! If you’re wondering what the trainers of each Derby runner thought of how the race unfolded, you’re in luck–Churchill Downs has released official quotes … Continued
Coady Photography Now that the 2016 Kentucky Derby is in the history books, let the post-race analysis begin! If you’re wondering what the jockeys of each Derby runner thought of how the race unfolded, you’re in luck–Churchill Downs has released official … Continued
Coady Photography During the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby, it is a requirement that everyone must have a pick to win the race. Even people who don’t normally handicap horse races are required to pick a horse and hope for the best, … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo The unbeaten Eclipse champion Nyquist has drawn post position 13 in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and has been made the morning line favorite at odds of 3-1. Racing for the team of owner … Continued
Coady Photography San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) Danzing Candy and Wood Memorial (gr. I) runner-up Trojan Nation arrived at Churchill Downs this afternoon, meaning that all twenty of the expected Kentucky Derby starters have arrived at the track. The California-based colts completed their major Derby … Continued
The undefeated Nyquist will likely be favored in the Derby, but what will his morning line odds be? Breeders’ Cup Photo © With the last of the Kentucky Derby prep races behind us, and with just two weeks remaining until the first Saturday … Continued
Coady Photography While handicapping the Kentucky Derby, it can be useful to know the true birthdates of each horse in the race. Although all Thoroughbreds officially celebrate their birthdays on January 1st, some are actually born much earlier in the … Continued
© Benoit Photo How much does it cost to purchase a Kentucky Derby contender at a public auction? As it turns out, quite a lot! Of the horses currently among the top 25 Kentucky Derby contenders, none were sold at auction for … Continued