As one of the Authentic skeptics going into the Kentucky Derby (G1), I put my hand up for misjudging his ability to carry his high speed for the duration of the 1 1/4-mile classic.
Tag: Max Player
There are no certainties in horse racing, and if a destructive pace unfolds in the 2020 Kentucky Derby, late-running longshots could steal the show.
When evaluating an odds-on favorite like TIZ THE LAW (3-5), I try to imagine scenarios that could prevent him from delivering his best effort.
A total of 18 sophomores will travel 1 1/4 miles at Churchill Downs in the 146th Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday.
The post position and morning line odds have been established for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Traffic trouble can be an issue in the 1 1/4-mile event, and we can predict early positioning based upon past performances.
For the unprecedented move to September, we have a lot to think about as the field today looks much different than the beginning of the Road to the Kentucky Derby a year…
Take your first look at the top 20 contenders by point totals for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
With the Road to the Kentucky Derby complete, the Derby contenders are busy turning in pre-race workouts at tracks across the country.
The 1 1/4-mile “Midsummer’s Derby” is for 3-year-olds and was able to attract a field of eight despite the presence of heavy favorite Tiz the Law.
Emphasizing the negatives, rather than the positives or an equal balance of the two, is not a bad way to dissect a race.