Retired jockey Robby Albarado discusses his connection with Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan after galloping the horse at Churchill Downs May 9 in preparation for a potential start in the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course. Source
Author: WeRaven
Albarado a Secret Ingredient to Mystik Dan’s Success
Retired jockey Robby Albarado has been a secret ingredient in the preparations of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan since he was a 2-year-old and will accompany the colt to Pimlico Race Course should he enter the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1). Source
Mystik Dan Debuts in Sixth-Place Tie in World Rankings
Following his brave nose victory in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, Mystik Dan is now ranked among the leaders in the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings. His rating of 120 propels him into a tie for sixth-place tie. Source
Letters to the Editor: McPeek Punches Hall Ticket
Letters to the editor for the May 9 edition of BH Daily. Source
What’s Going on Here: Not Seeing the Light
In the five years since the Maximum Security decision, the Kentucky stewards still have not learned that the way you communicate to the public that an incident is being reviewed is to post the inquiry sign. Source
Clement Duo Faces Appleby Duo in Man o’ War
European horses figure to command much of the attention in the $400,000 Man o’ War Stakes (G2T). Source
Eighth in Wood, Deterministic Regroups in Peter Pan
Deterministic, eighth in his first attempt racing two turns in the Wood Memorial Stakes (G2), gets another crack at the 1 1/8-mile distance in the Peter Pan Stakes (G3) May 11 at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source
Ryan Moore on his FOUR rides at Chester on Thursday, including Point Lonsdale who will have to overcome a small but deep field up against Arrest and Deauville Legend
The jockey has four rides on Thursday at Chester, including Never So Brave (14.35), Capulet (15.05), Point Lonsdale (15.40), Crystal Mariner (16.10).Source
Nest Retired From Racing; Booked to Uncle Mo
Nest, the champion 3-year-old filly of 2022 who had been in light training toward a return to racing this year, has been retired, owner Mike Repole said. Source
Report: Nest Retired From Racing; Booked to Uncle Mo
Nest, the champion 3-year-old filly of 2022 who had been in light training toward a return to racing this year, has been retired, owner Mike Repole told Daily Racing Form. Source