Get to know the 2018 Preakness contenders
The field is now set for Saturday’s Preakness (G1) at Pimlico, where Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Justify will try to keep the Triple Crown dream alive. You can find all the Preakness news here, the […]
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Justify enjoys another routine training day at Churchill; Tenfold confirmed for Preakness
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Justify returned to the track at Churchill Downs Friday morning for another routine day of training ahead of next week’s Preakness Stakes (G1). Arriving on the track shortly after 7:30 a.m. […]
Preakness decisions pending for Good Magic, Bolt d’Oro
The colts who have finished second to Justify in his stakes appearances – Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Good Magic and Bolt d’Oro, who previously chased him home in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) – are […]
Justify stars in Derby; Baffert barn provides edge for Preakness
Justify proved his superiority winning the Kentucky Derby by a 2 ½-length margin and will head to Baltimore as an odds-on favorite for the second jewel of the American Triple Crown, the $1.5 million Preakness […]
Quip a confirmed runner for the Preakness
Tampa Bay Derby (G2) winner and Arkansas Derby (G1) runner-up Quip, who shares a common ownership with Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Justify, has been confirmed to meet that rival in the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1) […]
Like some legends before, Justify finding few challengers for Preakness
In the aftermath of a tour de force victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1), very few are in a hurry to take on Justify again. In two weeks anyway. Contraction between the Derby and the […]
Brown mulling Preakness run with Kentucky Derby runner-up Good Magic
Champion Good Magic displayed a nice turn of hoof on Saturday over a sloppy, sealed track at Churchill Downs, but just could not reel in Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Justify. The chestnut son of Curlin […]
Justify prevails over mud, ‘Apollo Curse’ in Kentucky Derby 144
Much was made of the “Apollo Curse,” whereas no horse since Apollo in 1882 has won the Kentucky Derby without running as a two-year-old, prior to Saturday’s 144th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Final Preview
An outstanding field has been assembled for Saturday’s 144th running of the Kentucky Derby and the post position draw turned out remarkably well for the top contenders. I’ve been fortunate to watch all 20 horses […]
Good Magic, Bolt d’Oro among nine turning in final Derby works
A flurry of final works ahead of the Kentucky Derby (G1) occurred across the country Saturday morning, with drills by last year’s leading two-year-olds topping the tab. Champion juvenile Good Magic breezed five furlongs in […]