The early nominations for the Triple Crown are out, all 346 3-year-olds of them. The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is May 4, the 149th Preakness (G1) is May 18, and the 156th Belmont Stakes (G1) is June 8...
*Originally published in 2017, published again today in memory of Funny Cide, who passed away at his home at the Kentucky Horse Park on July 16, joining Wes Lanter, who died in December of 2o22. We ho...
By Margaret Ransom Since first contested in 1981, the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) has produced two winners of the Kentucky Derby (G1) — Street Sense in 2007 and Super Saver in 2010. It has, however, pr...
By Ed McNamara Classic Causeway bolted to the lead out of the gate, and before the 8-5 favorite reached the turn, he had company on his outside. Little Vic, a 13-1 shot, applied pressure immediately, ...
By Mike Farrell The trio of Triple Crown prep races last Saturday produced three intriguing winners, spawning hope in each camp that they have a horse for the Kentucky Derby (G1) in less than nine wee...
By Mike Farrell Handicappers sometimes feel lost in a fog. Saturday was one of those blurry days where horseplayers were dazed and confused by the two biggest events: the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) an...
By Richard Rosenblatt Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert won another Derby on Saturday when Pinehurst took the lead from the start and held off 13 rivals in the $2 million Saudi Derby (G3), a few rac...
By Richard Rosenblatt Brace yourself for a long day at the races on Saturday, starting off in the morning with the richest day in horse racing from Saudi Arabia and finishing in the early evening with...
By Margaret Ransom Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2), presented by Lamarque Ford, at the Fair Grounds drew a talent-packed field of 10, which isn’t much of a surprise since it’s the fir...
By Ed McNamara No winner of the Risen Star Stakes has won the Kentucky Derby, but that could change if a decision ever is reached on whether to disqualify the late Medina Spirit for a postrace positiv...
