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Thursday's notable quotes from the Kentucky Derby scene

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited from Thursday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) notes from Churchill Downs “It has allowed me to not be overwhelmed this time,” Nyquist’s trainer Doug O’Neill said, regarding his past experience as a Derby winner with I’ll Hav ...
Lanerie, Amoss happy to put Mo Tom's trip woes behind them for Kentucky Derby

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited from Churchill Downs press release Corey Lanerie said he's grateful to have retained the mount aboard Mo Tom in the Kentucky Derby (G1). Lanerie's status was uncertain after the Louisiana Derby (G2), in which Mo Tom had a troubled stret ...
Kentucky Derby Report: Selections & Analysis

Thu May 05 2016James Scully

When it comes to handicapping Saturday’s $2 million Kentucky Derby, no shortage of possible scenarios exists. Wednesday’s post draw threw a wrinkle into the equation, with the expected pacemaker receiving post 20, and the early fractions could be a l ...
Silvertoni beats boys in Kentucky Juvenile, punches ticket to Royal Ascot

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited press release from Churchill Downs Silvertoni fought back along the rail after being headed at the three-sixteenths pole to win the 23rd running of the $100,000 Kentucky Juvenile by two lengths over Hey Mile before a record Thursday ...
Our best longshots for the 2016 Kentucky Oaks

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

Looking for a bigger price than you’ll find among the top selections ? The team identifies live longshots to consider in your wagering strategy. James Scully : A smart debut maiden winner at Churchill Downs in late November, Royal Obsession o ...
Our top picks for the 2016 Kentucky Oaks

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

Our team members offer their approaches to Friday’s Kentucky Oaks (G1). James Scully : Lewis Bay reeled off two straight wins, including the 1 1/8-mile Demoiselle (G2), to complete her 2-year-old campaign and returned this year with a non-thre ...

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An up close view to a friend's Kentucky Oaks dream

Thu May 05 2016Vance Hanson

I have a lot to thank Terri Burch for. For nearly three decades the program coordinator for the University of Louisville's Equine Industry Program, Terri was undoubtedly the one who, after I sent a letter requesting information on the program in t ...
Videos featuring clocker Gary Young's Kentucky Derby thoughts

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

Clocker Gary Young visited with our Ed DeRosa and James Scully for "Turf Talk" this past week, and you won't want to miss his insights.           Check out the TwinSpires YouTube channel for more ...
Powell: foaling date a factor to consider in Kentucky Derby handicapping

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

by DICK POWELL While I was handicapping the horses being pointed for this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1), I noticed that two of the major contenders were late foals. Both MOHAYMEN (Tapit) and SUDDENBREAKINGNEWS (Mineshaft) were born on May 02, 2013 w ...
Laura Pugh predicts Kentucky Derby 142 finishing order

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

by LAURA PUGH For weeks I’ve been ranking Kentucky Derby Top Twenty, ranking each horse by their chances to make the Kentucky Derby field. Now, it is for the finale. With the Kentucky Derby draw for 2016 in the books, ladies and gents, I give ...
Video interviews with trainers seeking Kentucky Derby/Oaks double

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

Jessie Oswald of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters has been on the scene Derby Week, and we're thrilled to offer her informative video interviews with trainers seeking the Derby/Oaks double.         ...
Dexter Cup, Lady Suffolk Headline Soph-Trot Extravaganza Over Three Tracks

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

Action on the Hambletonian Trail intensifies on Saturday, May 7, with the Pennsylvania Sires Stakes (PASS) programs in Pennsylvaina starting alongside the featured races at Freehold, the $58,000 Lady Suffolk and the $140,800 Dexter Cup. The lo ...
Super Harness Action Across North America; Sophomores, Older Trots And Paces Promise Profits

Thu May 05 2016TwinSpires Staff

This week we see a host of features that more clearly presents the volume of races we will address in the coming months of the 2016 stakes season. Our two blogs will handle all of the coverage for TwinSpires harness bettors. The voluminous action beg ...

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