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Keeler analyzes the current Kentucky Derby picture With the Belmont Stakes coming up amidst a Triple Crown pandemic reshuffling.
The biggest development came on Thursday when the undefeated Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Nadal suffered a condylar fracture during a morning workout, an injury that will likely prompt his retirement.
The COVID-19 clampdown prolonged that waiting period for a couple of months, but at last, the pair will square off in Saturday’s rescheduled $400,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1).
Churchill Downs steps up to the plate in that regard with Stephen Foster Preview Day, featuring five stakes worth a total of $550,000.
The Road to the Kentucky Derby received a major update last week when Churchill Downs released a tentative slate of qualifying races to be held during the spring and summer.
What new races were added to the Road to the Kentucky Derby and what points are they worth? How did contender workouts go?
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If all three of Baffert’s leading hopes make it to the starting gate, however, it’s a curious fact that he hasn’t won the Derby when he’s had three starters (1999, 2006, 2019).
Jason looks at all 14 races on the Arkansas Derby card at Oaklawn Park for Saturday May 2nd.
A talented field of 11 sophomores will go postward to contest the first division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.