War of Will doubles up in Risen Star
by John Mucciolo Gary Barber’s War of Will took command nearing the turn for home and strode clear to a convincing 2 1/4-length win in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds on […]
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Kentucky Derby Report – Risen Star kicks off Championship Season
The Road to the Kentucky Derby series hasn’t featured much star power since the beginning of the New Year but it’s still early in the process. Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds marks […]
War of Will faces outside post obstacle in Risen Star
A month after dominating the Lecomte (G3) by four lengths, War of Will will attempt to do it again in the $400,000 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds on Saturday. The 1 1/16-mile Risen Star […]
Mutuel field, Game Winner close as favorites in Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The mutuel field (#24) or “All Other 3-Year-Olds” wagering interest in Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) closed as the 5-2 favorite when betting concluded on Sunday at 6 p.m. (ET). While […]
All Others to open at 5-2 in Pool 2 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert unsurprisingly has the likely top two individual betting choices in this week’s Pool 2 of the 2019 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW). While the mutuel field option of “All […]
Kentucky Derby Report – War of Will aces Lecomte test
War of Will looked good winning the Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds, drawing off to a four-length decision, and Mark Casse came away extremely pleased with the colt’s first race over a fast track. “I […]
BRIS Speed Stakes Ratings January 14-20
Top Winning Stakes Speed Ratings (1/14-1/20) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date Race Bris Speed Forever Liesl 5M 1 1/8m (sy) AQU 1/20 Ladies H. 102 Souper Tapit 5H 1 1/8m (ft) […]
BRIS Louisiana Speed by Circuit January 14-20
Top Winning Speed Ratings (1/14-1/20) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date BRIS Speed Harlan Punch 6G 1 1/16m (ft) FG 1/19 96 Long On Luck 5G 1m (gd) FG 1/19 88 Lady […]
War of Will joins Kentucky Derby picture with Lecomte romp
War of Will erased any concerns surrounding a fast track with a scintillating display of superiority in Saturday’s $200,000 Lecomte (G3), crushing his foes by a four-length margin in the Kentucky Derby qualifier at Fair […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Lecomte in the spotlight
The Road to the Kentucky Derby series runs through Fair Grounds this weekend with the $200,000 Lecomte (G3) at a mile and 70 yards. A competitive field of 14 is set, with a lukewarm 9-2 […]