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Kentucky Derby Dream Bet UAE Derby, Louisiana Derby picks from Vance Hanson

Fri Mar 25 2016Vance Hanson

Saturday's $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) and $2 million UAE Derby (G2) bring to an end the qualifying rounds of TwinSpires.com's $25,000 Kentucky Derby Dream Bet . These are the final opportunities for players to cash a $15 w ...
Scully seeks to keep firing as Louisiana Derby marks the last chance to qualify for $25,000 Kentucky Derby Dream Bet

Fri Mar 25 2016James Scully

The $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) is the last chance to qualify for the final round of the Kentucky Derby Dream Bet , which offers TwinSpires’ players the chance to win a trip for two to Churchill Downs and a $25,000 Win bet on the ...
Big Saturday Night at Remington Park

Fri Mar 25 2016

Feature Moonflash is one of the likely favorites in Saturday's Oklahoma Futurity Juveniles to watch include talented filly, #3 Coronas First Diva is by Corona Cartel, a sire who consistently ranks in the top of sires of 2-year-old money earners ...
Five horses who stood tall in Louisiana Derby winner's circle

Fri Mar 25 2016Vance Hanson

The Louisiana Derby (G2) has been around a long time, yet only two of its winners have gone on to capture the Kentucky Derby (G1). Black Gold, a local legend whose remains are interred in the Fair Grounds infield, was the first to pull off the dou ...
The Champ Impressed By Meydan's Majesty Ahead of Dubai World Cup

Fri Mar 25 2016TwinSpires Staff

by MICHAEL BEYCHOK In a country where the kings are real and majesty is not an intangible, the Meydan Racecourse delivers the royal goods for fans and horses. Situated a few miles outside of the skyscrapers and towers of Dubai City – and a sh ...
Which American is the right American in Dubai World Cup?

Thu Mar 24 2016TwinSpires Staff

BY DICK POWELL The $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) will be run at Meydan on Saturday and it is one of the strongest renewals ever. The switch back to dirt a couple of years ago has worked out well and the American contingent is strong enough ...

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Racing industry mourns the passing of Jeff Lukas

Thu Mar 24 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release The racing industry on Thursday mourned the passing of Jeff Lukas, who died Wednesday in Oklahoma at the age of 58. Jeff, the only child of legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, suffered a disabling accident in 19 ...
Sloppy Thursday but rain expected to yield at Fair Grounds; pace lacking in Louisiana Derby

Thu Mar 24 2016James Scully

The skies opened Thursday morning and Fair Grounds was soaked well before the first post at 1:25 p.m. (CT), with a sloppy main track and no turf racing. But sunny conditions will rule Friday and Saturday should be dry as well, with the next wave of r ...
Dothraki Queen ‘possible’ for Fantasy; Marquee Miss headed to Kentucky

Thu Mar 24 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release Trainer Kenny McPeek said Thursday morning that Grade 2 heroine Dothraki Queen remains “possible” for the $400,000 Fantasy (G3) sending three-year-old fillies 1 1/16 miles on April 9 at Oaklawn Park. Unraced since placing ...
Santa Anita names Wrona as full-time track announcer

Thu Mar 24 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release Colorful and seasoned Australian race caller Michael Wrona has been named the full-time track announcer at Santa Anita Park. A 49-year-old native of Queensland, Australia, Wrona began his announcing career at age 17 in his ...
Mohaymen clocks half-mile in final major move for Florida Derby

Thu Mar 24 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release Undefeated multiple Grade 2 winner Mohaymen completed his final major preparations for the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) on April 2 at Gulfstream Park with a half-mile breeze Thursday morning. The three-year-old Tapit col ...
Maniac, ice cream & Rambo: notable quotables from Dubai

Thu Mar 24 2016Kellie Reilly

Meydan scenic photo courtesy of Dubai Racing Club/Mathea Kelley. Thursday’s Dubai Racing Club notes feature some actionable intelligence interspersed with a few lively quotes. Connections of the American hopes for the Dubai World Cup (G1) were ...
How to Handicap International Races with Michael The Champ Beychok

Thu Mar 24 2016TwinSpires Staff

by MICHAEL "The Champ" BEYCHOK I’m on the first leg of a 20-hour trip to the United Arab Emirates to watch the richest race in the world, the $10-million Dubai World Cup. I’ve never been to Dubai for the races, but I’ve always looked forward t ...

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