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Valdivia thanks Ward for rejuvenating riding career
Edited press release from Arlington
In 2015, Jose Valdivia Jr. shifted his tack to Arlington International Racecourse in search of a fresh start. The journeyman rider who began his North American riding career at Belmont Park in 1994 credits tra ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 5/8/2016
Flying Russian Continues Winning
Anyone that thought Flying Russian's win in the 20K Puppy Stakes last weekend was a fluke had to be impressed with his win Saturday. A 30.25 secs comeback Grade A victory in front of a huge crowd for "Th ...
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Beholder returns a winner in Adoration
Spendthrift Farm LLC’s multiple champion Beholder was supposed to close out her 2015 season in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, but an illness forced trainer Richard Mandella to withdraw the popular and talented mare just days before her ...
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Win Prices Soar, Topped By $74, Two $20-Plus Hambo-Trail Scores And More Double-Digit Dollar Payouts
It was a great wagering week, which went from Sunday to Sunday due to lots of harness stakes-and-feature action. Our horses-to-watch list (H2W) and Hambletonian Trail blog produced double-digit winners to complement the volume of plays available.
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Nyquist in historical perspective
As the dust continues to settle from Nyquist’s brilliant victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1), what’s most striking to me is its number of historical markers.
Starting from more recent racing history, he’s only the second Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) ...
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Adventist expected to face Unified in Peter Pan
Edited NYRA press release
Treadway Racing Stable's Adventist , who climbed as high as No. 22 on the Kentucky Derby (G1) points list, highlights the expected field for Saturday's 1 1/8-mile Peter Pan (G2), the traditional local prep for ...
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Southland - JS FAST PHILI Wins 2016 Spring Futurity Championship
What a super exciting and very entertaining championship race there was on Saturday afternoon at Southland Greyhound Park as the finals of the 2016 SPRING FUTURITY STAKES are now in the books. In a classic sure to be remembered for quite some time, ...
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Nyquist to arrive at Pimlico Monday as Preakness field takes shape
Edited Preakness press release
Reddam Racing’s Nyquist, undefeated winner of the Kentucky Derby (G1), is headed to historic Pimlico Race Course for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, the 141st Preakness S. (G1) May 21.
The bay son of ...
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3 Reasons Why Nyquist Can Win the Triple Crown
1. He ran the fastest Kentucky Derby based on time in 13 years - Sure, if you use Beyer Figures, and a lot of us horseplayers do, Nyquist's Beyer Fig came out to 103. American Pharoah ran a 105 in the Kentucky Derby last year. In 2014, California ...
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Danzing Candy exits Derby with entrapped epiglottis
Edited from Churchill Downs press release
Cliff Sise Jr., trainer of Kentucky Derby (G1) pacesetter Danzing Candy , who finished 15th, said an endoscopic exam after the race revealed that the colt had "a little thickness in the epiglot ...
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Mo Tom likely to point for Belmont
Edited from Churchill Downs press release
G M B Racing's Mo Tom , who finished eighth in the Kentucky Derby (G1) for trainer Tom Amoss, might be headed to the third jewel of the Triple Crown, G M B racing manager Greg Bensel said Sunday mo ...
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Lani's Triple Crown venture to continue
Edited from Churchill Downs press release
Koji Maeda’s Lani came out of his Kentucky Derby (G1) effort in good shape according to trainer Mikio Matsunaga.
“He is not too tired this morning,” Matsunaga said. “He will go to Belmont ...
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Pletcher: eight-week layoff not a factor in Destin's Derby loss
Edited from Churchill Downs press release
Trainer Todd Pletcher reported that his two Derby colts, Destin (who finished sixth) and Outwork (14th), were “both in good order,” Sunday morning and would be flown to New York on Mon ...
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Nyquist, Exaggerator on course to clash again in Preakness
Edited from Churchill Downs press release
Trainer Doug O’Neill was at Barn 41 shortly after 5 a.m. (EDT) to give a check on his Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Nyquist Sunday and the readout was a good one.
“He’s doing great,” O’Neill ...
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Nyquist a powerful Kentucky Derby winner
After capturing his second Kentucky Derby in five years, trainer Doug O’Neill said of Nyquist: "He’s a remarkable athlete…you put him in company and he’s just a Ferrari."
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Right And Wrong: Winning Opinions from a losing Kentucky Derby day
RIGHT: Nyquist was the best two-year-old and best three-year-old. This might sound like a funny brag considering I didn’t pick him to win the race, but at 2-to-1 keying a 14-to-1 exacta I have no regrets about opposing him on top because even if I ha ...
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Nyquist winning over skeptics one race at a time
I spent the better part of the hour in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby (G1) talking racing history (the 1960s in particular) with my turf writing colleague Gary West. Enjoying every moment of it, the time absolutely flew by as we chatted about the ...
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Kentucky Derby 2016 Quotes & Transcript
2016 KENTUCKY DERBY JOCKEY QUOTES
Mario Gutierrez, rider of Nyquist (first): “It’s unreal. No words can describe it.”
Kent Desormeaux, rider of Exaggerator (second): “My horse slammed on the brakes at the 3 ½, ducked back to the insi ...
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Nyquist remains undefeated as 142nd Kentucky Derby champion
Reddam Racing LLC’s Nyquist made it a perfect eight-for-eight on Saturday when easily capturing the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
With regular rider Mario Gutierrez aboard, the bay son of Uncle Mo tracked in third ...
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Beholder returns to action in Adoration
Edited press release from Santa Anita
A three-time Eclipse Award winner, the great Beholder, idle since winning Santa Anita’s Zenyatta S. (G1) on September 26, towers over five rivals as she makes her 6-year-old debut in Sunday’s $100,000 Adorati ...
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Ortiz earns graded triple in Belmont’s Sheepshead Bay, Westchester and Fort Marcy
Edited Press Releases
Heavily favored Sea Calisi made her American debut a winning one, taking the lead in midstretch and going on to a 2 1/2-length victory in the $196,000 Sheepshead Bay (G2) on Saturday at Belmont Park.
Owned by Martin Sc ...
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Divisidero conquers World in Woodford Reserve
On Derby Day 2015, Gunpowder Farms' Divisidero uncorked a devastating late charge to prevail in the American Turf (G2). Fast forward to Derby Day 2016 at Churchill Downs, and the Buff Bradley trainee again starred on the undercard when subduing World ...
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Sharp Azteca gives Navarro second Derby Day win in Pat Day Mile
Trainer Jorge Navarro did not have a runner in Saturday's Kentucky Derby (G1), but the day was nonetheless memorable after Sharp Azteca gave the stable its second stakes win of the afternoon with an authoritative score in the $250,000 Pat Day Mile ( ...
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Blinkers work magic for Camelot Kitten in American Turf
Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s homebred Camelot Kitten has been a horse to watch since birth, being a full brother to 2014 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) hero Bobby’s Kitten. But the Chad Brown trainee hadn’t quite put it all together until Saturday, when th ...
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Taris much the best in Humana Distaff
Taris caught pacesetter Stonetastic in upper stretch and romped home a convincing winner of the $300,000 Humana Distaff (G1) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Stalking from third as Stonetastic led uncontested through splits of :22.19 and :44.95, ...
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Catalina Red scores 14-1 upset in Churchill Downs Stakes
Catalina Red earned his first graded victory on Saturday when rallying to take the $500,000 Churchill Downs S. (G2) under jockey Javier Castellano.
The Jorge Navarro-trained four-year-old settled into a tracking spot about five wide as Limousine ...
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Tepin simply imperious in Churchill Distaff Turf Mile; Royal Ascot next
Champion turf mare Tepin exuded class, and regular rider Julien Leparoux beamed confidence, in a superb title defense in Saturday’s $300,000 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) . Now the winner of six straight, the reigning Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) hero ...
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Saturday night harness cards cure Derby hangover
While many thoroughbred racing fans might be emotionally drained after watching the Kentucky Derby Saturday evening, harness racing fans will still have plenty of options to watch and wager on some of the sport's best pacers. Saturday evening Pocono ...
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Jennie Rees enjoys "day off" on Kentucky Derby backside
by JENNIE REES
Now this feels weird, but in a good way: like a combination of being on vacation and playing hooky.
After 34 years of writing for The Courier-Journal, including 32 covering horse racing, this will be the first Kentucky Derby pr ...
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Kentucky Derby Hopeful Team Lani Well Represented at Churchill Downs
by RON FLATTER
It has been easy enough to spot Lani in training for Kentucky Derby 142, what with his striking gray coat and his methodical training technique. But since his every move is followed by a small but growing core of reporters and pho ...
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Cathryn Sophia, Servis in good spirits after Oaks win
Edited Press Release
Cathryn Sophia , the newest member of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner's club, poked her head outside her stall at 6 a.m. (EDT) Saturday and turned her gaze to the shedrow doings of Barn 43 at Churchill Downs. Harry Harcourt, h ...
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Plotting a Surgical Strike: How To Bet 2016 Kentucky Derby day
This year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands is one of the most challenging races I've handicapped. I'm confident in my top pick Exaggerator in terms of offering value in the win pool, and I think my other "A" selections--Gun Runner and Mor Sp ...
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Handicapping Kentucky Derby Day stakes action
Seven stakes races will be offered Saturday at Churchill Downs, including the 142 nd running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby (G1), and I’ll be paying close attention to how the main track is playing early in the program.
Speed played well on Fri ...
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Doug Salvatore's Best Derby Day Plays
by DOUG SALVATORE
Here are my best plays for Saturday's card at Churchill Downs.
Race 3: #7 Jazzy Times (3/1 Morning Line) was my favorite horse from last years OBS March 2-year-old sale. It's taken him a while to make the races, but I c ...
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Solid Field for Sooner State Stakes at Remington Park
Ajs High headlines Saturday's Sooner State Stakes at Remington Park Saturday night The favorite is multiple stakes winner Ajs High, the Oklahoma-bred son of Apollitical Jess. Now 4-years-old, Ajs High has won 10 of his 15 career starts, bankrol ...
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From barn to finish: my afternoon at the Kentucky Oaks
In a follow-up to this piece , Vance Hanson recaps his afternoon at the Kentucky Oaks.
Terri Burch, racing manager for Stoneway Stable, on Friday afternoon noted a trend involving the stable's Kentucky Oaks (G1) entrant Dream Dance and the Grade ...
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Cathryn Sophia triumphs in Kentucky Oaks
Cash is King LLC’s Cathryn Sophia suffered her first loss on April 9 at Keeneland when finishing a half-length third in the Ashland (G1).
That didn’t stop the John Servis pupil from jumping right back into the winner’s circle on Friday when pullin ...
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Kentucky Derby Celebrities Bet The Derby for Charity
Some celebrities handicapped the race and others went with hunch plays, but the one thing they all have in common is that they're playing for good causes.
TwinSpires.com invited 25 celebrities to make a pick for the Kentucky Derby, and TwinSpires. ...
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Our best longshots for the 2016 Kentucky Derby
No shortage of options when you look beyond the favorites in Saturday's Kentucky Derby (G1), but two of our team are on the same page.
James Scully : A multiple stakes winner, Suddenbreakingnews possesses a formidable late kick and appears to b ...
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Our top selections for the 2016 Kentucky Derby
The team is all over the map when it comes to picking the 142nd runing of the Kentucky Derby (G1).
James Scully : Mor Spirit shipped to Churchill Downs to record a good second in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) last fall and following victories i ...
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Catch a Glimpse makes it a six-pack in Edgewood
Catch a Glimpse can be high-strung, but trainer Mark Casse and son Norman have channeled that energy into a turf racing machine. The reigning Canadian Horse of the Year made it a perfect 6-0 on the turf in Friday’s $150,000 Edgewood (G3) at Churchi ...
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Majestic Harbor much the best in Alysheba
A wire-to-wire victor in the Mineshaft (G3) two starts back, Majestic Harbor stalked the pace and traveled wide on both turns before rallying to easily win Friday’s $400,000 Alysheba (G2) at Churchill Downs. Owned by Gallant Stable and trained by P ...
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Carina Mia romps in Eight Belles
Three Chimneys Farm’s Carina Mia lived up to her 3-5 favoritism on Friday at Churchill Downs in the $200,000 Eight Belles (G3) , rallying to win going away by six lengths under jockey Julien Leparoux.
Trained by Bill Mott, Carina Mia was bumped h ...
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Rocket Heat shakes loose in Twin Spires Turf Sprint
Rocket Heat brought the heat in Friday's $150,000 Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G3) at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks Day. Sent to the lead early by jockey Flavien Prat, Rocket Heat encountered little pressure in establishing an opening quarter of :21 ...
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Kentucky Derby offers plenty of intrigue yet again
Tomorrow afternoon the entire thoroughbred racing world will focus on the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky as the historic oval hosts the latest edition of the Grade I, $2.4 million Kentucky Derby, America's most famous horse ra ...
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Curalina draws off for La Troienne triumph
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ Curalina was making her first start of 2016 on Friday in the $300,000 La Troienne (G1) at Churchill Downs to kick off the stakes action on Kentucky Oaks Day, and ended up romping by 7 1/2 lengths under jockey John Vel ...
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Twin Spires Turf Sprint the spot for a Powerful rebound
In addition to my Kentucky Oaks (G1) selection of Weep No More , my firmest opinion among Friday's other stakes at Churchill Downs is Power Alert in the $150,000 Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G3).
Winner of the five-furlong dash last season, the Aust ...
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2016 Kentucky Oaks Most Likely Winners And Best Plays
It's hard to think of today's 13-race Kentucky Oaks card as just an appetizer or a precursor, but with a 14-race Kentucky Derby card the next day that's pretty much what it is. But even as we look forward to sleep when the whirlwind Oaks-Derby week i ...
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Southland - Finals of the 2016 Spring Futurity Stakes to be run on Saturday, May 7
2016 Southland Spring Futurity Round 1 - Sunday, April 17 - completed
Round 2 - Friday, April 22 - completed
Round 3 - Wednesday, April 27 - completed
Round 4 - Sunday, May 1 - completed
Finals - Saturday, May 7 MoneyMaker Mike's 8 picks t ...
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Unlucky seven: the toughest Kentucky Derby beats
Since the inaugural running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) in 1875, valiant winners have earned their turns in the spotlight. But there have also been heartbreaking losers in the Run for the Roses, and here’s my list of seven who suffered the toughest ...
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Four plays to consider on Kentucky Oaks program
Saturday’s 13-race program at Churchill Downs features six graded stakes, including the 142 nd running of the $1 million Kentucky Oaks (G1). The first two stakes, the La Troienne (G1) and Eight Belles (G2), could be chalky with Sheer Drama and Carin ...
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Salvatore's Kentucky Derby trilogy, Part 3
Doug Salvatore concludes his Kentucky Derby profiles looking at each perspective starter along with their recent form through the eyes of Brisnet.com and other performance figures.
CLICK HERE to read Part 1 , which featured the winners of the 17 ...
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Thursday's notable quotes from the Kentucky Derby scene
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 ...
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Lanerie, Amoss happy to put Mo Tom's trip woes behind them for Kentucky Derby
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 ...
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Kentucky Derby Report: Selections & Analysis
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 ...
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Silvertoni beats boys in Kentucky Juvenile, punches ticket to Royal Ascot
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 ...
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Our best longshots for the 2016 Kentucky Oaks
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 ...
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Our top picks for the 2016 Kentucky Oaks
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
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 ...
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Videos featuring clocker Gary Young's Kentucky Derby thoughts
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 ...
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Powell: foaling date a factor to consider in Kentucky Derby handicapping
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 ...
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Laura Pugh predicts Kentucky Derby 142 finishing order
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 ...
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Video interviews with trainers seeking Kentucky Derby/Oaks double
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.
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Dexter Cup, Lady Suffolk Headline Soph-Trot Extravaganza Over Three Tracks
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 ...
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Super Harness Action Across North America; Sophomores, Older Trots And Paces Promise Profits
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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Lewis Bay has a good shot at Kentucky Oaks glory
The 142nd Kentucky Oaks (G1) takes place Friday, and the defection of undefeated champion Songbird has left the field wide open.
Fourteen fillies entered the race, plus one also-eligible hoping someone defects so she can draw in. It’s actually a w ...
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Big Blue Kitten, Tepin star on tremendous Derby undercard
A tremendous undercard of graded stakes awaits Kentucky Derby (G1) spectators at Churchill Downs on Saturday with the grass races, in particular, drawing acute star power.
Big Blue Kitten , the champion turf male of 2015, makes his season debut i ...
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Churchill Downs In The Spotlight
While many novice and serious thoroughbred racing enthusiasts were eager to see the post position draw and morning line for this Saturday's Grade I, $2 million Kentucky Derby for three-year-old colts and geldings, Churchill Downs will also offer a st ...
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Early stages of Kentucky Derby should be interesting with speed drawn outside
The biggest twist in Wednesday’s Kentucky Derby post draw came when expected pacemaker Danzing Candy drew post 20. Thoughts of the Santa Anita Derby (G1), when the speedy colt ran off in the opening furlongs, immediately flashed through my mind bec ...
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Sise on Danzing Candy in post 20 and other Kentucky Derby draw quotes
Quotes from connections on Wednesday's Kentucky Derby (G1) draw, courtesy of Churchill Downs
Trojan Nation (Post position 1, morning line 50-1) – Paddy Gallagher (trainer) – “We’re in! He’s got no (early) speed. We’re fine there.”
Sudd ...
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The Kentucky Derby draw: On morning lines and value
For better or worse, the Kentucky Derby draw actually does have some element of drama to it regarding who gets the dreaded one hole, but that drama evaporated pretty quickly when Trojan Nation was the second pill pulled and drew the rail. There was s ...
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2016 Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profiles
Here are all of the pedigree profiles for the 20 horses in the main body of the Kentucky Derby (G1) field, in post order.
1. Trojan Nation
2. Suddenbreakingnews
3. Creator
4. ...
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Derby Post Position Analysis: closers draw inside, primary speed hung out in 20
Undefeated juvenile champion Nyquist was installed as the 3-1 morning line favorite for Saturday's 142nd Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs at the post position draw conducted late Wednesday afternoon.
Nyquist will break from post 13 in a fi ...
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2016 Kentucky Derby post positions and morning line odds
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Lady Shipman star of Belmont opening weekend
BELMONT NOTEBOOK
There was no graded racing during the opening weekend at Belmont Park.
Track Stats
A total of 27 races were held over the main strip at the Elmont, New York venue, with favorites winning at a 33 percent rate and the top t ...
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22 horses entered for Kentucky Derby; post position draw at 5:30 p.m. (EDT)
Through various sources, the Churchill Downs communications team has confirmed that 22 horses are known to have been entered in Saturday’s $2 million Kentucky Derby (G1).
The horses known to be entered in the Kentucky Derby are (in order of prefer ...
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Palm Beach Top 10 Rankings April 2016
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The Kentucky Derby around the world: How Australia does Derby
by RON FLATTER
Imagine for a moment that the Kentucky Derby was not on a Saturday afternoon in the spring. Instead, it was run in the autumn on a Sunday morning, right before a big day of pro football.
Never in a million years, right? Actuall ...
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Older pacers continue winning ways
The Tuesday evening cards at Rosecroft Raceway have gotten more lucrative and more competitive in recent years, but they still continue to be a haven for durable older pacers who still know how to find the winner's circle. In Tuesday's opener at Ros ...
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Erie Feeling: Doug Salvatore Continues Deep Dive Into 2016 Kentucky Derby
Doug Salvatore is back with part 2 of his Kentucky Derby profiles looking at each perspective starter along with their recent form through the eyes of Brisnet.com and other performance figures.
CLICK HERE to read Part 1, which featured the winn ...
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Texas Jockey Francisco Calderon Making His Mark
Texas jockey Francisco Calderon on a Roll Calderon had to learn from the ground up and credits jockey Ignacio Bustamante for teaching him the ropes. The 22-year-old was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and began riding in 2012. "I did eve ...
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Favorites were hot in final week of Los Alamitos meet
LOS ALAMITOS NOTEBOOK
There was no graded racing at Los Alamitos last week.
Track Stats
From a total of 34 races held over the Southern California racetrack during the past week, favorites won at a 44 percent clip and the top two betting ...
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President Bill Clinton Picks Outwork to win 2016 Kentucky Derby
First came the cameras then came the commotion.
I snapped my neck back to the left with my usual self-important who dares interrupt my work scowl. There were enough photographers moonwalking into Heine Bros. coffee in Downtown Louisville that I kn ...
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Lani works five-eighths; Danzing Candy, Trojan Nation visit track
Edited Press Release
With trainer Mikio Matsunaga looking on, Lani worked five furlongs in 1:01 over a fast track after the renovation break Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs. The move was the third fastest of 18 at the distance.
Lani's ...
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Derby horses holding course, Oaks posts set
Horses continued Kentucky Derby preparations Tuesday morning, with most either jogging or galloping at Churchill Downs, but Japanese shipper Lani did record a five-furlong workout in 1:01. And it was interesting to see the gray Tapit colt a receive ...
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Sheer Drama seeks fourth Grade 1 in La Troienne on Oaks undercard
Fresh off defeating two Breeders' Cup winners in last month's Madison (G1), Sheer Drama now looks to halt a two-race losing skid at Churchill Downs when she heads a field of seven in Friday's La Troienne (G1) , a 1 1/16-mile test for fillies and m ...
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Stanley Koper
Stanley is pictured left in the above photo. Stanley Koper is the winner of the 2016 World Harness Handicapping Championship. He is better than the average handicapper. Works hard at handicapping but is too humble/modest to say more. In the 19 ...
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Complete field and morning line for the 2016 Kentucky Oaks
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2016 Kentucky Derby Workout Videos
Want all of your 2016 Kentucky Derby workout videos in one place?
Well, TwinSpires.com has you covered!
Keep checking back as we add more videos from Churchill Downs of Kentucky Derby contenders working out under the famed Twin Spires!
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2016 Kentucky Derby Pedigrees: Majesto
Majesto is the second Kentucky Derby (G1) runner produced by his dam, Unacloud. He was foaled just about a week before half-brother Overanalyze, the 2013 Arkansas Derby (G1) romper, finished 11th in the Run for the Roses.
Unlike Overanalyze, who ...
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2016 Kentucky Derby Pedigrees: My Man Sam
Record-setting North American sire Tapit, who has Mohaymen , Lani , and Creator in the Kentucky Derby (G1), is now exerting his influence into the second generation with My Man Sam. The closing runner-up in the Blue Grass (G1), My Man Sam gives ...
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An Erie Feeling: Doug Salvatore's 2016 Kentucky Derby Profiles Part 1
Following a blogging hiatus to get married and represent some jockeys at Presque Isle Downs, Doug Salvatore is returning to the TwinSpires.com ranks to dish on this year’s Kentucky Derby . Below is part one of a three-part series examining each of ...
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Stakes highlight Saturday and Sunday cards
While thoroughbred racing fans are already eagerly looking forward to this Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, standardbred fans have already given a glimpse to a pair stakes races at Pocono Downs that night and one at The Meadowlands on Su ...
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Final works for three alternatives to the Kentucky Derby favorite
The Kentucky Derby landscape is easy to figure this year: unbeaten 2-year-old champ Nyquist, a convincing winner of the Florida Derby (G1), will be the decided favorite. The race appears up for grabs if Nyquist falters at the 1 1/4-mile distance.
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Ward fillies could dominate Kentucky Juvenile
Kentucky Derby Week stakes action at Churchill Downs kicks off Thursday with the $100,000 Kentucky Juvenile , a five-furlong dash being run for the first time since 2010.
An assortment of Keeneland maiden winners trained by Wesley Ward, who won t ...
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Mohaymen’s had ‘only two bad minutes’ in racing career
Edited from Churchill Downs press release
Monday marked Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Mohaymen ’s actual third birthday, but in the wake of his only career loss in the Florida Derby (G1), that turned out to be a lower-key remembrance than it might ...
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Carina Mia plays Kentucky Oaks waiting game at 17th on points list
Edited press release from Churchill Downs
Three Chimneys Farm’s Carina Mia, who remains at 17th on the Kentucky Oaks (G1) leaderboard, worked a half-mile Monday morning at Churchill Downs with exercise rider Penny Gardiner in the saddle.
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Despite modest final prep, there's just something about Outwork
His final Kentucky Derby (G1) prep was far from stellar, and the closer we get to race day the more he triggers memories of two underlays I backed in Derby's past that happened to fare poorly exiting the same race.
Those two factors alone, plus ot ...
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