When the Kentucky Derby (G1) gates spring open May 4, Dornoch and Mage will become the seventh pair of full siblings to have started in America’s premier classic race in consecutive years. Source
Month: April 2024
Japanese Derby Contenders Log Contrasting Final Drills
Forever Young and T O Password had their final drills for the Kentucky Derby April 30 at Churchill Downs, and the approaches were vastly different for the two Japanese contenders. Source
Banbridge edges to Champion Chase win at Punchestown
JJ Slevin rides the Joseph O’Brien-trained Banbridge to victory in the Grade One Champion Chase on day one of the Punchestown Festival. Source
Honor Marie, Our Pretty Woman Intriguing Longshot Picks
The Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) offer so many value bets and live longshots this year that I decided to make them the focus and dig deeper into the value in these two races. Source
Starr Lands on Sierra Leone as Top Kentucky Derby Pick
Ellis Starr: Sierra Leone is a very smart horse, and when given his cue to speed up, he does just that. In the Kentucky Derby, this kind of on-command acceleration should allow Sierra Leone to quickly overtake a lot of horses on the far turn. Source
Charity Auction to Offer Racing Interest in Coach Clint
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Clinton Glasscock, a 2-year-old Thoroughbred Colt owned by Starlight Racing has been named Coach Clint. Source
Dollars and Sense: Kentucky Derby’s Impressive Reach
Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst Source
Aidan O’Brien | Hall of Fame Induction | QIPCO British Champions Series
Rachael Blackmore provides insight into her five rides on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival, including Upping The Anti in the competitive Full Circle Series Final
Rachael Blackmore is excited by the start of the Punchestown Festival, and she has five rides on the opening day, including Upping The Anti in the Full Circle Series Final. Source
At $740k, Mensa Sets Fasig-Tipton Digital Sales Record
John Stewart’s Resolute Bloodstock prevailed in a protracted bidding battle. The son of Complexity has been entered in the May 2 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs. Source