Zandon kicks clear in Blue Grass
Zandon ran into a wall of traffic while launching his bid but would not be denied in Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland. […]
Blue Grass Stakes
Three points to ponder: 2022 Santa Anita Derby, Blue Grass, Wood Memorial
Pondering whether Santa Anita Derby favorite Messier is a more natural router than Forbidden Kingdom, if Smile Happy is the best rebound candidate in the Blue Grass, and if Mo Donegal’s points gamble will pay off in the Wood Memorial […]
Smile Happy, Zandon among dozen in Blue Grass
Blue Grass S. (G1) — Race 9 (5:10 p.m. ET) The two colts that ran closest to Epicenter in the Risen Star (G2) in February appear the horses to beat in the $1 million Blue […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Essential Quality displays resolve, Rock Your World adds speed
Prep races are almost finished, with only two qualifiers remaining, and the first Saturday in May is less than four weeks away. Three major events were offered last weekend. Essential Quality looked the part of […]
Essential Quality gets tested, gamely wins Blue Grass
Essential Quality needed nearly the entire stretch, but the classy gray colt would not be denied in Saturday’s $800,000 Blue Grass S. […]
Five points to ponder: 2021 Blue Grass, Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby
The Kentucky Derby (G1) picture will crystallize further after Saturday’s three preps, all worth the maximum points according to the 100-40-20-10 format to the top four finishers. The Wood Memorial S. (G2), Blue Grass S. […]
Essential Quality to meet eight in Blue Grass
Leading Kentucky Derby contender Essential Quality tops a field of nine in Saturday’s $800,000 Blue Grass S. (G2) at Keeneland […]
Life Is Good ‘definitely’ will return in time for Breeders’ Cup
The morning after Life Is Good sustained an injury knocking him out of the Triple Crown, trainer Bob Baffert indicated that the erstwhile Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite would “definitely” make the Breeders’ Cup at Del […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Art Collector rises in stature
Art Collector looked the part of a serious Kentucky Derby contender in Saturday’s Blue Grass (G2) at Keeneland, running down Swiss Skydiver and drawing off to a 3 1/2-length victory. […]
Art Collector continues ascent in Blue Grass win
Art Collector brought the goods to Saturday’s $600,000 Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland, driving past Swiss Skydiver in midstretch and posting a three-length win in the major Kentucky Derby qualifier. The rapidly-improving colt made his […]