2019 Kentucky Derby Field
145TH KENTUCKY DERBY PP HORSE TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS 1 War of Will Mark Casse Tyler Gaffalione 20-1 2 Tax Danny Gargan Junior Alvarado 20-1 3 By My Standards Bret Calhoun Gabriel Saez 20-1 4 Gray […]
Churchill Downs
Bricks and Mortar looks to stay hot in Old Forester Turf Classic
Trainer Chad Brown is taking three shots at Saturday’s $1 million Old Forester Turf Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs, a race he has yet to win, but the biggest by far is with Bricks and […]
Mitole stretches out in upgraded Churchill Downs; Marley’s Freedom, Instagrand also feature on Derby undercard
Mitole is considered one of the best sprinters in America — at six furlongs. How he fares stretching out beyond that distance for the first time will be determined Saturday in the $500,000 Churchill Downs, […]
2019 Kentucky Oaks Field
145TH KENTUCKY OAKS PP HORSE TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS 1 Out for a Spin Dallas Stewart Irad Ortiz Jr. 15-1 2 Chocolate Kisses Mark Casse Julien Leparoux 20-1 3 Lady Apple Steve Asmussen Ricardo Santana Jr. […]
Newspaperofrecord, World of Trouble favored in Oaks undercard grass stakes
While the best three-year-old filly in the country on dirt is expected to emerge several hours later in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Friday’s $250,000 Edgewood (G3) at Churchill Downs will have as its marquee attraction […]
McKinzie, Seeking the Soul top Alysheba; Blue Prize returns in La Troienne
On the wrong side of a photo finish in a thrilling renewal of the Santa Anita H. (G1) in early April, McKinzie seeks to get back into the winner’s circle in the $400,000 Alysheba (G2) […]
Jo Jo Air upsets William Walker as Bulletin fades to fourth
For Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint winner Bulletin, Saturday night’s $125,000 William Walker at Churchill Downs was intended to be a perfunctory stepping stone to next month’s Royal Ascot meet in England. However, trainer Wesley […]
Bulletin tops William Walker on Churchill Downs Spring meet opener
With his eyes on a potential run in the Commonwealth Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot in June, the undefeated speedball Bulletin will have his final tune-up Saturday night in the $125,000 William Walker, the five-furlong […]
Hoffa’s Union, three others join 2019 Triple Crown trail as late nominees
A total of 366 horses (pending late mail) have now been nominated to the 2019 Triple Crown trail following the late nomination of Hoffa’s Union, Grumps Little Tots, Joevia and Spun to Run. The quartet […]
Game Winner, Maximum Security early co-favorites in Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Champion Game Winner and Florida Derby (G1) winner Maximum Security have been made the early 8-1 co-favorites for this week’s fourth and final 2019 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW). Game Winner is expected to compete in Saturday’s […]