What Went Right & What Went Wrong: 2018 Kentucky Derby Edition
One of my most read articles in the aftermath of the 2017 Kentucky Derby was a recap of what went right and what went wrong. A lot more went wrong, and sadly, it does not […]
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The How To Bet the Kentucky Derby Podcast Is Back!
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is near and with it one of the best wagering opportunities of the year, as more than $100-million will be up for grabs on the Most Exciting Two […]
Optix Sees an Arkansas Derby Upset
by EMILY GULLIKSON As the final Kentucky Derby points race, the Arkansas Derby on Saturday at Oaklawn Park will have the final word on the field for the Run for the Roses on May 5 […]
Justify’s Santa Anita Derby Win is Fastest Kentucky Derby Points Performance Ever
One week after Audible nearly set the bar with his 107 Brisnet Speed Rating for winning the Florida Derby, Justify raised it several points with a Santa Anita Derby tour de force that earned a […]
Optix’s Good Magic 8 Ball Says Legit Chance in Blue Grass
by EMILY GULLIKSON Below is Emily Gullikson’s horse-by-horse write up for the Blue Grass Stakes on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course. For her full-card analysis w/ wagering strategy for the 11-race card, CLICK HERE to […]
Audible Delivers Loud & Clear: 107 Speed Rating for Florida Derby romp is highest this year
Audible received a 107 Brisnet Speed Rating for his Florida Derby victory on Saturday, March 31, at Gulfstream Park. The number is the highest earned in any 2018 Kentucky Derby points race and tied for […]
Optix Eyes Florida Derby Upset
by EMILY GULLIKSON The $1-million Florida Derby is Saturday at Gulfstream Park, and the 170-point Kentucky Derby prep not only headlines a 14-race, stakes-laden card but also anchors the mandatory payout Pick 6 with an […]
Noble Indy Passes Class & Distance Tests in Louisiana Derby
The TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby not only kicked off Part 2 of the Kentucky Derby Championship Series but also ushered in the final round of major preps—all at 1 1/8 miles to provide stern tests for […]
Flameaway tops 10 late Triple Crown nominees
Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) winner Flameaway heads a list of 10 sophomores nominated late to the Triple Crown series of the Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1). Joining the Mark […]
San Felipe Stakes Shapes Up as Kentucky Derby Top Two Showdown
From a hype perspective, Good Magic‘s loss in the Fountain of Youth Stakes was the San Felipe Stakes‘ gain, as Saturday’s Kentucky Derby points race at Santa Anita Park now features the top two horses […]