Meet the Contenders: 2023 Florida Derby

Wed Mar 29 2023TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2023 Florida Derby (G1) over 1 1/8 miles at Gulfstream Park on April 1. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well in the Florida Derby.
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Arkansas Derby

Wed Mar 29 2023TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2023 Arkansas Derby (G1) over 1 1/8 miles at Oaklawn on April 1. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well in the Arkansas Derby.
Forte leads way in KDFW Pool 6

Tue Mar 28 2023TwinSpires Staff

The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), Pool 6 will open its three-day run on Thursday and closes at 6 p.m. (ET) Saturday, prior to the runnings of the Florida Derby (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Wild On Ice

Tue Mar 28 2023J. Keeler Johnson

An upset victory in the Sunland Park Derby (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby propelled Wild On Ice into the spotlight. But does he have the pedigree to handle the Derby's 1 1/4-mile distance?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Two Phil's

Mon Mar 27 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Although Two Phil’s has shown talent on dirt, he elevated his game to a new level when tackling a synthetic Tapeta track in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Kingsbarns

Mon Mar 27 2023J. Keeler Johnson

A gate-to-wire victory in the Louisiana Derby has launched Kingsbarns into the Kentucky Derby picture, and his pedigree suggests he’s well-suited to racing 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Derma Sotogake

Mon Mar 27 2023J. Keeler Johnson

It isn’t surprising to see UAE Derby winner Derma Sotogake display both speed and stamina.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Asmussen duo shine

Mon Mar 27 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Six weeks out from the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), a handful of up-and-coming three-year-olds delivered sharp performances to break their maidens.
Scully: Fair Grounds All-Stakes Pick 5 play on Louisiana Derby Day

Fri Mar 24 2023James Scully

Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) anchors a $500,000 guaranteed all-stakes Pick 5 at Fair Grounds, and I’ll take a swing at the sequence.
Handicappers Debate: 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park

Fri Mar 24 2023TwinSpires Staff

This week’s debate features a major qualifier in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, as handicappers James Scully and John Mucciolo offer differing opinions on Saturday’s $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.
Playing the March 25 Bayou Bluegrass 5

Fri Mar 24 2023Vance Hanson

Fair Grounds and Turfway Park team up Saturday to offer the Bayou Bluegrass 5, a 50-cent minimum Pick 5 wager that includes the main features on the biggest cards of the season at both facilities.
Tipsheet: Sunland Park Derby 2023

Fri Mar 24 2023John Mucciolo

A total of seven sophomores will travel nine furlongs on the dirt in Sunday’s $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3).
Dubai Preview: 2023 World Cup night dirt undercard spot plays

Fri Mar 24 2023Alastair Bull

Here we look at some plays for the trio of major dirt Thoroughbred races at Meydan away from the World Cup.