Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
War Story, a potential starter for for the June 6th Belmont Stakes (gr. I), breezed a half-mile in :49.80 at Churchill Downs this morning in preparation for the race. The workout, which was the eighteenth-fastest of thirty morning workouts at that distance, … Continued
With less than 1 1/2 hours remaining until post time for the Preakness Stakes, Tale of Verve is the longest shot in the field at 30-1. Not many handicappers believe he has a chance to win the race, but the son of Tale of … Continued
A great Saturday of racing awaits tomorrow afternoon! Most of the focus will be on Pimlico, where the $1.5 million Xpressbet Preakness Stakes (gr. I) is the highlight of the day, but there is also an intriguing sprint race for … Continued
Ten years ago this month, Afleet Alex made history with a stunning victory in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico. After making a powerful rally along the rail to reach contention at the top of the stretch, Afleet Alex stumbled … Continued
Frosted and Keen Ice, a pair of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starters that are targeting the June 6th Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park, turned in workouts this morning in preparation for the third jewel of the Triple Crown. Frosted, who … Continued
Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner American Pharoah has drawn position one in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I), which will be held at Pimlico Racecourse on May 16th. The Bob Baffert-trained son of Pioneerof the Nile will be ridden once again by … Continued
A modest-sized field of eight has been entered in the May 16th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico, including Kentucky Derby (gr. I) 1-2-3 finishers American Pharoah, Firing Line, and Dortmund. A surprise addition to the Preakness field was Mr. Z, … Continued
According to reports, the Todd Pletcher-trained pair of Materiality and Carpe Diem will skip the May 16th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and instead await the June 6th Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park. Both colts are grade I winners, with Materiality having scored … Continued
On this day nine years ago, the legendary Barbaro won the 2006 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) in dominating fashion, drawing off to win by 6 1/2 lengths over an excellent field that included Jazil, Lawyer Ron, and Showing Up. Relive … Continued
It has been thirty-seven years since Affirmed won the eleventh and most recent Triple Crown in racing history, and newly-crowned Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner American Pharoah will face a steep challenge if he is to become the dozenth horse to … Continued