Taiba floors Messier in Santa Anita Derby
It was no surprise that trainer Tim Yakteen won Saturday’s $750,500 Santa Anita Derby (G1). Less expected was the fact that it was Taiba. […]
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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 […]
Tiz the Bomb flaunts class in Jeff Ruby Steaks; Candy Raid shocks Bourbonette Oaks
While Tiz the Bomb justified favoritism in the Jeff Ruby Steaks, the companion Bourbonette Oaks witnessed a massive upset. […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks
Multiple angles in Florida Derby, new shooters besides Secret Oath in Arkansas, Tiz the Bomb’s possible vulnerability at Turfway […]
Streaking Secret Oath takes on males in Arkansas Derby
Four decades after sending out champion Althea to conquer males in the 1984 Arkansas Derby (G1), Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas looks to make history again with the filly Secret Oath in Saturday’s $1.25 million renewal at Oaklawn Park. […]
Classic Causeway cruises in Tampa Bay Derby
The 4-5 favorite Classic Causeway controlled the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) throughout and sped to the top of the Kentucky Derby (G1) points leaderboard. […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Fountain of Youth, San Felipe, Gotham
The Fountain of Youth (G2) is the likeliest of the quartet to have a major impact on the trail, while the utility of the San Felipe (G2) arguably depends on how the race plays out. The Gotham (G3) has a few smart types, but more of the one-turn variety. […]
Emmanuel makes stakes debut in Fountain of Youth; seven in Davona Dale
The $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) runneth over with high-profile Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls, making it the most eagerly anticipated event on a banner Saturday at Gulfstream Park. […]
Southwest rematch on tap in Rebel; Secret Oath headlines Honeybee
The top five finishers from the Jan. 29 Southwest (G3) – Newgrange, Barber Road, Ben Diesel, Kavod, and Dash Attack – renew rivalry in Saturday’s Rebel (G2) over the same 1 1/16-mile trip at Oaklawn Park. […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Risen Star Stakes
It’s apropos that the Risen Star (G2) ushers in the Kentucky Derby Championship Series, because the $400,000 prize at Fair Grounds could hardly have drawn a better cast. […]