Mucciolo: 3 Interesting Kentucky Derby Horses I'm Watching

Tue Apr 25 2023John Mucciolo

Numerous horses have piqued my interest this season for the Kentucky Derby in what appears to be one of the more competitive fields in recent memory.
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of April 25

Tue Apr 25 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Will Rogers Downs, including a trifecta in pursuit of the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 25, 2023

Tue Apr 25 2023Jason Beem

Jason opens up the show talking about some current news from around the racing world. Then we welcome in Neil Greenberg from the Washington Post to talk about covering racing and sports betting, what he's learned from writing about those topics, and much more!
Disarm – Kentucky Derby Context

Mon Apr 24 2023James Scully

Disarm has the look of an up-and-comer, a promising colt starting to figure things out following placings in his first two stakes appearances, and he will need to take a significant step forward to challenge in the Kentucky Derby
Lord Miles – Kentucky Derby Context

Mon Apr 24 2023James Scully

Lord Miles will look to back up a game win in the Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct, outfinishing a pair of fancied rivals to record a nose upset at 59-1
Confidence Game – Kentucky Derby Context

Mon Apr 24 2023James Scully

After leading all the way in his first two wins, Confidence Game showed his versatility winning the Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park in late February, rating just off the pace in fifth along the backstretch before commencing his rally on the far turn

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Verifying – Kentucky Derby Context

Mon Apr 24 2023James Scully

Verifying exits a commendable second in the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland, missing by a neck to Tapit Trice, and his speed adds to the appeal
Hit Show – Kentucky Derby Context

Mon Apr 24 2023James Scully

A stalker, Hit Show has raced within striking range in all three wins, including a sharp 5 1/2-length score in February’s Withers (G3) at Aqueduct two starts back, and he’ll seek to rebound after coming up a nose short as the favorite from just off the pace in the Wood Memorial (G2)
Horses on the bubble for the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Mon Apr 24 2023Vance Hanson

There remains a handful of horses on the outside looking in at trying to make the field of 20, including several prominent Southern California representatives.
Ranking the final 2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby preps

Mon Apr 24 2023Vance Hanson

There were eight races in advance of the 2023 Kentucky Derby in which the winning horse received 100 qualifying points. It is usually from this group that we find the eventual Derby winner.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mandarin Hero

Mon Apr 24 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Does Mandarin Hero have the breeding to shine racing 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Cyclone Mischief

Mon Apr 24 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Can Cyclone Mischief become the third son of Into Mischief to win the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Skinner

Mon Apr 24 2023J. Keeler Johnson

If Skinner's pedigree is any indication, racing 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1) may bring about a career-best performance from the bay colt.