This Duck indeed loves mud
by Tommy Raymond Calumet Farm’s Funny Duck was largely dismissed by the betting public at 39-1 for Saturday’s $300,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. In the end, however, the Rusty Arnold-conditioned colt […]
Pat Day Mile
Kentucky Derby contender Mendelssohn has first day on track; Midnight Bisou stretches legs for Oaks
Fresh from clearing quarantine, Irish shipper Mendelssohn took his first tour of the Churchill Downs track Thursday morning. The Kentucky Derby (G1) contender went out in concert with fellow Aidan O’Brien trainees Threeandfourpence, Seahenge, and Deauville, […]
Mask returns in Pat Day Mile; Imperial Hint tops Churchill Downs
Of the three one-turn dirt stakes on Saturday’s Kentucky Derby undercard, the $300,000 Pat Day Mile (G3) may have the lower grade but arguably the most intrigue. The former Derby Trial marks the return to […]
Wild Shot thrives on cut back in Pat Day Mile
Wild Shot was expected to be one of Calumet Farm’s top prospects for this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1), but ultimately didn’t make the cut to join fellow homebreds Hence, Patch, and Sonneteer in the 1 […]
Woodford Reserve Turf Classic rematch among Derby undercard highlights
As is customary, the undercard preceding Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) has proven to be a sterling one. Here’s a quick glance at the six graded stakes that serve as appetizers leading up to the Run […]