The Derby Decimal Classifications: Feb. 3

Mon Feb 03 2020J. Keeler Johnson

A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 2

Mon Feb 03 2020J. Keeler Johnson

A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby contender profile: Thousand Words

Mon Feb 03 2020J. Keeler Johnson

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And Thousand Words could be worth a few million dollars following his professional victory in the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) on Feb. 1 at Santa Anita.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 4, 2020

Mon Feb 03 2020Jason Beem

We discuss some of the Oaks division runners from the weekend including Taraz and Harvey's Lil Goil both winning impressively.  Also excited to welcome in Mid-Atlantic based jockey Katie Davis to the show to talk about her riding career, racing in Ma ...
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Feb. 3, 2020

Mon Feb 03 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments: Changes on the Leaderboard With three Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races taking place last Saturday, the leaderboard ...
Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Feb. 3, 2020

Mon Feb 03 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments: Changes on the Leaderboard Three fillies scored dominant victories on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks last weekend. Taraz ...

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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Baffert unveils West Sider

Mon Feb 03 2020J. Keeler Johnson

A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby : Edge of Fire: Bred and owned by Chiefswood Stables, Edge of Fire is a stoutly-bred son of Curlin out of the Tapit mare Leading Edge. With this ...
Kentucky Derby contender profile: Tiz the Law

Mon Feb 03 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Could lightning strike twice for Sackatoga Stable and trainer Barclay Tagg, the team behind 2003 Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide?
Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Max Player

Mon Feb 03 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Although Honor Code is still largely unproven at stud—his first foals are 3-year-olds of 2020—early results indicate he's passing stamina on to his progeny. In addition to Max Player, Honor Code is the sire of 1 1/8-mile Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner ...
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 3, 2020

Sun Feb 02 2020Jason Beem

It was a big weekend on the Kentucky Derby trail so we look back at the Holy Bull, the Withers, The Robert B. Lewis, and more! ...
Meadows’ Power Play Picks Perform; Beating Best At Pompano

Sun Feb 02 2020TwinSpires Staff

Thursday, Jan. 30 At Freehold, Fat Boy (33-1) raced very well from the 8 hole, finishing fourth to the race favorite. Night racing took us to Wallyworld III at Pompano, where we prompted bettors to defeat the track’s top driver, Wally Hennesse ...
Early Pick 3 at Turfway offers a challenge

Sat Feb 01 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Looking for a super-competitive sequence of races to play this weekend—the type that could generate a big payoff?
Hot Melissa key to the early Pick 4 at Fair Grounds

Sat Feb 01 2020J. Keeler Johnson

The early Pick 4 on Saturday at Fair Grounds features small but competitive fields, with the opener looming as an especially compelling challenge.