Racing Roundtable: Tampa Bay Derby and Azeri Stakes

Tue Mar 15 2022TwinSpires Staff

With the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) and Azeri (G2) highlighting last weekend's action, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson are back with reactions to those races and more.
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: March 14, 2022

Mon Mar 14 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Spring is fast approaching, and so is the Kentucky Derby (G1). On March 18, we’ll reach a milestone marker: 50 days remaining until the first Saturday in May.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Triple Crown nominees Fenwick, Kuchar post victories

Mon Mar 14 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Eight weeks out from the Kentucky Derby (G1), potential Run for the Roses candidates are still busy breaking their maidens at racetracks across the country.
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 14, 2022

Mon Mar 14 2022Jason Beem

This past weekend was my first time getting to call Tampa Bay Downs’ signature race and what a day it was start to finish.
Smile Happy 6-1 individual choice in KDFW Pool 4; Echo Zulu favored in Oaks Future Wager

Mon Mar 14 2022TwinSpires Staff

Smile Happy closed as the 6-1 individual favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, and Echo Zulu was the overall 5-2 choice in the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager.
Tipsheet: 2022 Tampa Bay Derby

Thu Mar 10 2022John Mucciolo

An intriguing field of 12 sophomores has been entered for the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2) on Saturday.
Scully, Hanson plays for Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers

Wed Mar 09 2022TwinSpires Staff

James Scully and Vance Hanson have reached a consensus on an individual entry they like in the KDFW and both offer a bonus contender they're interested in backing this weekend in both pools.
Recent trends in the Tampa Bay Derby

Tue Mar 08 2022Vance Hanson

Here are three trends in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) since 2010 worth noting.
Fields for Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4, Kentucky Oaks Future Wager

Tue Mar 08 2022TwinSpires Staff

#10 Forbidden Kingdom, winner last weekend of the San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita, has been installed as the 5-1 morning line choice in Pool 4 of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).
Racing Roundtable: Sizing up the latest Derby, Oaks prep winners

Tue Mar 08 2022TwinSpires Staff

Following a busy weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) preps, TwinSpires.com editors James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson assemble with reactions from a big weekend.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Forbidden Kingdom

Tue Mar 08 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Speed is the name of the game for Forbidden Kingdom, but can his pedigree carry him over the testing 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Morello

Tue Mar 08 2022J. Keeler Johnson

The early successes for Morello may have come in sprints and short routes, but this exciting Kentucky Derby (G1) contender has the pedigree to run much farther.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Simplification

Tue Mar 08 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Simplification looks like a serious player for the Kentucky Derby (G1). But does he have the breeding to shine on the first Saturday in May?