Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Sainthood

Sun Apr 18 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Looking for a horse who’s bred to handle the Kentucky Derby distance, even if his pedigree isn’t particularly flashy? Look no further than Sainthood.
Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Soup and Sandwich

Sun Apr 18 2021J. Keeler Johnson

What do you get when you cross the bloodlines of the two most successful U.S. stallions of the last decade? You get Soup and Sandwich, an up-and-coming contender for the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for April 18

Sun Apr 18 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Sunday, April 18 at Aqueduct and Santa Anita, including a ticket for Santa Anita’s $197,942 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover.
Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Dynamic One

Sat Apr 17 2021J. Keeler Johnson

One of the most expensive horses in the 2021 Kentucky Derby field is Wood Memorial (G2) runner-up Dynamic One, who brings an appropriately classy pedigree to the mix.
Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Highly Motivated

Sat Apr 17 2021J. Keeler Johnson

One year ago, many handicappers would have examined the pedigree of Highly Motivated and concluded he had little chance to win the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby (G1). But times have changed.
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 17

Sat Apr 17 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Saturday, April 17 at Keeneland, Oaklawn, and Santa Anita, along with thoughts on mandatory Pick 6 dispersals at Gulfstream and Mahoning.

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Kentucky Derby Context: Medina Spirit

Sat Apr 17 2021James Scully

Winner of the Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) in late January, Medina Spirit exits a pair of runner-up finishes in the San Felipe S. (G2) and Santa Anita Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby Context: Mandaloun

Sat Apr 17 2021James Scully

Mandaloun secured a Kentucky Derby berth over the winter at Fair Grounds, recording a win in the Risen Star S. (G2) and a close third in the Lecomte S. (G3) in his first two stakes appearances.
Champions clash in stellar Apple Blossom

Fri Apr 16 2021John Mucciolo

The much-anticipated meeting of champion Monomoy Girl and reigning sophomore champ Swiss Skydiver will take place on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby Context: Like the King

Fri Apr 16 2021James Scully

Winner of the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), Like the King captured two of three starts on the Tapeta track at Turfway Park this winter.
Who has the best shot to win 2021 Kentucky Derby?

Fri Apr 16 2021Rowan Ward

Which one of these 100-point prep winners has the best shot leading into the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby Context: Hot Rod Charlie

Fri Apr 16 2021James Scully

With a convincing win in the TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2), Hot Rod Charlie became a serious Kentucky Derby contender.
Kentucky Derby Context: Bourbonic

Fri Apr 16 2021James Scully

Bourbonic earned his Kentucky Derby spot in a surprising manner, recording a 72-1 upset in the Wood Memorial S. (G2) at Aqueduct on April 3.