Skinner – Kentucky Derby Context

Fri Apr 28 2023James Scully

A late runner, Skinner enters the Kentucky Derby on the upswing for a Kentucky Derby-winning trainer.
Analyzing 30 years of Kentucky Derby pace fractions

Wed Apr 26 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Once upon a time, the Kentucky Derby was a race in which any running style could regularly succeed. But times have changed.
Sun Thunder – Kentucky Derby Context

Wed Apr 26 2023James Scully

Sun Thunder will need the right set up; the one-dimensional late runner will be rallying from off the pace in the Kentucky Derby.
Jace's Road – Kentucky Derby Context

Wed Apr 26 2023James Scully

Jace’s Road led all the way on slow fractions when romping in December’s Gun Runner S. at Fair Grounds, and the bay colt will attempt to race close to the pace in the Kentucky Derby.
Reincarnate – Kentucky Derby Context

Wed Apr 26 2023James Scully

A frontrunning winner of January’s Sham (G3) at Santa Anita, Reincarnate will look to show speed from the Kentucky Derby starting gate.
Catching My Eye: Brian Hernandez Jr. and Reylu Gutierrez at Keeneland

Tue Apr 25 2023Kevin Kilroy

Two jockeys had big days at Keeneland on Saturday. Brian Hernandez Jr. won three races including piloting home 13-1 Aunt Becca, and Rey Gutierrez bagged two, most impressively aboard 12-1 Front Run the Fed.
When it comes to trainer stats, nuance matters

Tue Apr 25 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Trainer stats are among the most valuable tools horseplayers have at their disposal. But a trainer’s overall win percentage is only one part of the story.
Keeler Johnson's Top 5 contenders to watch for the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Tue Apr 25 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Less than two weeks out from the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), here’s where I’m leaning with my top five Derby contenders.
Racing Roundtable: Red Route One and Oaklawn Handicap

Tue Apr 25 2023TwinSpires Staff

James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson discuss Red Route One's Preakness hopes, the Oaklawn H. (G2), and what else caught their eye in this week's Racing Roundtable.
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
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