Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
Although the $2,000,000 UAE Derby (UAE-II) at Meydan in Dubai has never been won by a U.S.-based runner, the 1,900-meter test offers a total of 170 Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top four finishers, and those precious points are a big … Continued
Coady Photography Ellis Park Press Release: Saratoga was Plan B. Ellis Park was Plan A for keeping talented 2-year-olds on course for this fall’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Del Mar and, hopefully, the 2018 Kentucky Derby. And Jason Loutsch isn’t kidding. … Continued
In the history of the Kentucky Derby, only one horse has prevailed without having raced as a two-year-old. Here are the full details of this infamous “Apollo Curse.”
J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on three horses that might outrun their odds in the Kentucky Derby.
In his final serious workout before the Kentucky Derby, Irap worked a mile in 1:44.20 at Keeneland.
J Boys Echo continued his preparations for the Kentucky Derby by working a half-mile on April 23rd.
J Boys Echo gallops at Churchill Downs on April 23rd – Coady Photography Churchill Downs Press Release: Thanks to inclement weather, Janis Whitham’s McCraken and the Albaugh Family Stable’s J Boys Echo were the only two 3-year-olds on the “sloppy” main … Continued
Three Kentucky Derby candidates breezed at Keeneland on the morning of April 21st.
Fast and Accurate turned in a fast half-mile workout on April 15th as he prepares for the Kentucky Derby.
Louisiana Derby (gr. II) winner Girvin returned to the work tab with a quick half-mile breeze on April 15th.