Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Ted Noffey

Mon Oct 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

In the 151-year history of the Kentucky Derby (G1), only five stallions have sired three Derby winners. The latest to match the record is Into Mischief.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Spice Runner

Mon Sep 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Spice Runner joined the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby as early as possible, claiming victory in the series-opening Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Baeza

Sat Jun 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A gallant runner-up finish in a strong renewal of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) has stamped Baeza as a compelling candidate for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Journalism

Sat Jun 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Sometimes it’s possible to glance at a horse's pedigree and conclude with certainty they’re bred to shine racing classic distances, including the 1 1/4-mile journey of the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sovereignty

Sat Jun 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

There was a time not too many years ago when a horse like Sovereignty might have been overlooked as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender because of his pedigree.
Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Crudo

Fri Jun 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The pedigree of Sir Barton S. winner, Crudo, should ensure that he handles 1 1/4 miles without issue.
Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Uncaged

Fri Jun 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Some racehorses are bred beyond a shadow of a doubt to relish racing classic distances on dirt. Uncaged is one of them.
Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Hill Road

Fri Jun 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A strong late rally after a stumbling start carried Hill Road to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Peter Pan (G3) at Aqueduct, stamping the bay colt as a key contender for the 2025 Belmont (G1).
Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Heart of Honor

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

After falling a nose shy of victory in the UAE Derby (G2) in Dubai, Heart of Honor passed on a start in the Kentucky Derby (G1) to await the Preakness (G1).
Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Pay Billy

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Back-to-back triumphs in the 1 1/16-mile Private Terms S. and 1 1/8-mile Federico Tesio S. have stamped Pay Billy as a contender for the 2025 Preakness (G1).
Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Clever Again

Fri May 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

It was striking to see Clever Again show talent on dirt with a blowout triumph over Grade 1 winner Gaming in the one-mile Hot Springs S.
Goal Oriented arrives at Pimlico Park for Preakness 150 (Photo by MJC/Jerry Dzierwinski)
Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Goal Oriented

Wed May 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Back-to-back maiden and allowance optional claiming wins have thrust Goal Oriented into the picture as a 2025 Preakness (G1) contender.
Pedigree clues for 2025 Royal Palm Juvenile contests

Fri May 09 2025Kellie Reilly

Saturday marks just the third running of Gulfstream Park’s Royal Palm Juvenile S. and its fillies’ counterpart, but each turf dash has had an impact at Royal Ascot already.