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Racing Roundtable: Arthur's Ride takes the Whitney plus other Grade 1 action
This week, the Racing Roundtable evaluates the performance of Arthur's Ride in the Whitney (G1), the other Grade 1 action from the weekend, and what else caught their eye in racing.
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Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 4
Jason looks back at some horses and races that caught his eye this past week at Colonial Downs.
Analysis
Trackside: 2024 Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend at Ellis Park
TwinSpires races to the track this weekend to bring you exclusive content surrounding this week's Kentucky Down Preview Weekend at Ellis Park.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s Presque Isle Downs card and offers his selections.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Jim Dandy recap, The Chosen Vron's Breeders' Cup chances, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Fierceness' bounce-back win in the Jim Dandy (G2), The Chosen Vron's chances in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar, and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
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How champion three-year-old campaigns have changed over time
Every year, a champion three-year-old male is crowned. But in the decades since the creation of the Eclipse Awards in 1971, the typical campaign for these champions has changed significantly.
Analysis
Complexity dashes to early lead among 2024 first-crop sires
As a hotshot debut winner at Saratoga and hero of the 2018 Champagne (G1), Complexity had the right profile to make a splash with his first-crop two-year-olds.
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Racing Roundtable: Dornoch, Thorpedo Anna and a potential Travers clash
This week, the Racing Roundtable debates Dornoch and Thorpedo Anna's Travers (G1) chances and discuss what else caught their eye from the weekend of racing.
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Dick Powell explains his selections for Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 2
Jason looks back at week 2 of racing in Virginia at Colonial Downs with some thoughts from the week.
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2024 Haskell Weekend Coverage: Odds, Breaking News, Analysis, Expert Picks, and More | July 20, 2024
Prepare for a busy Saturday of stakes racing as we travel between Del Mar, Woodbine, Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and of course Monmouth for Haskell Stakes weekend. Find out expert analysis, picks, upcoming events, results, replays, and more! Check out our schedule below so you don't miss a thing!
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Grade 1 Haskell S. trends and field analysis
Monmouth Park will host the 57th running of the Haskell S. (G1) on Saturday, July 20, at the famed New Jersey racetrack, where eight three-year-olds will test their speed and stamina over 1 1/8 miles.
Analysis
Is the Kentucky Oaks more predictable than the Kentucky Derby?
It stands to reason that the Kentucky Oaks, which is limited to 14 starters, is an easier race to handicap than the 20-horse Kentucky Derby. But is this true?
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Racing Roundtable: Whitebeam's Diana win, Colonial's opening weekend, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable weighs in on Whitebeam's repeat win in the Diana (G1), Colonial Downs' opening weekend, and what they are looking forward to at Saratoga and Monmouth on Saturday.
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Catching My Eye with Jason Beem: Colonial Downs 2024, Week 1
Colonial Downs track announcer Jason Beem looks back on week one at Colonial and discusses some things that caught his eye.
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Best Horse Racing Trainers of All Time
Ask horse racing fans to name the best trainer of all time and you’ll likely hear a wide variety of opinions. But top trainers can also be rated by numerical means.
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The Impact of Horse Age on Speed and Performance
It’s long been understood that the age of a racehorse impacts their speed and performance.
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Racing Roundtable: Should Next attempt the Breeders' Cup Classic?
This week, the Racing Roundtable examines the Belmont Oaks (G1) and Belmont Derby (G1), whether Next should attempt the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
Analysis
Which breeding farm produces the most successful racehorses?
They say a good racehorse can come from anywhere, and that’s absolutely true. But some “anywheres” produce top-notch racehorses on a regular basis.
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The role of jockey techniques in maximizing horse speed
There are many ways jockeys can maximize the speed of the racehorses they ride. Some can be analyzed mathematically.
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Breeders’ Cup betting handle keeps growing through the years
The Breeders’ Cup has ranked among the most important events in horse racing since its inaugural running in 1984. It’s also one of the biggest betting days.
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Grade 1 Belmont Derby trends and field analysis
The 75th running of the Belmont Derby (G1) will descend upon Belmont at the Big A on Saturday, July 6. The annual fixture of Belmont Park will temporarily relocate while the Elmont, New York track undergoes renovations and will return to Aqueduct, which previously held the event in 1960, 1975-77, 1979-81, and 1987.
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Racing Roundtable: Kingsbarns' Stephen Foster victory and Churchill's closing weekend
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Kingsbarns' triumph in the Stephen Foster (G1), stakes results from Churchill Downs' closing weekend of the spring meet, and other racing action that caught their eye.
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All-Stakes Pick 3 for Churchill Downs on June 29
A total of six stakes races, led by the $1 million Stephen Foster S. (G1), will take place beneath the Twin Spires on Saturday afternoon. I’ll take aim at the three-race sequence leading up to the feature in hopes of boosting my bankroll for the big one.
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Betting With, and Against, First Mission in the Stephen Foster Stakes
A very talented field of nine will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $1 million Stephen Foster S. (G1). The feature on a huge day of racing is led by recent Alysheba (G2) romper #2 First Mission (6-5) for trainer Brad Cox.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 29 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali give out their best bets and fades for Churchill Downs' closing weekend. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Racing Roundtable: Royal Ascot recap and Batten Down's future
This week, the Racing Roundtable analyzes Royal Ascot's five-day meeting, Batten Down's future following his Ohio Derby (G3) win, and what else stood out from the weekend of racing.
Royal Ascot
Top 10 takeaways from Royal Ascot 2024
How do you distill five fantastic days of racing, at a sun-baked Royal Ascot? Very subjectively! Here are my main impressions from the week:
Royal Ascot
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 24, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Racing Roundtable: Tuscan Sky, Bright Future impress on Haskell Preview Day
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Tuscan Sky and Bright Future's performances on Haskell Preview Day, stakes results from Churchill Downs, and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
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2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Tuesday
Royal Ascot opens with its customary bang on Tuesday. Three Group 1s – including two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” (WAYI) events and a stellar renewal of the St James’s Palace (G1) – plus the marquee juvenile race of the meeting, the Coventry (G2), make for quite a wagering menu.
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2024 Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to bet Tuesday’s Ascot Stakes
If you’re a horse player, the best part about Royal Ascot is often the handicaps. With horses generally weighted close to their best form, they are nearly always open affairs, and big prices are common.
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Free 2024 Royal Ascot Betting Guide: Picks, Analysis, Tips, and Trends
Find out everything you need to know for betting the five-day Royal Ascot meeting beginning on Tuesday, June 18! Download our FREE 2024 Royal Ascot Betting Guide.
Royal Ascot
2024 Royal Ascot: Top 10 storylines
The most anticipated event of the British summer season returns this week, as Royal Ascot stages its action-packed five-day meeting Tuesday through Saturday.
Royal Ascot
2024 Royal Ascot: Top 5 favorites to watch
Royal Ascot attracts star power of both the equine and human variety throughout its five-day meeting. For that reason, even strong favorites can get upstaged by other top-class rivals.
Royal Ascot
2024 Royal Ascot: U.S. shippers include proven course performers
The U.S. shippers descending on Royal Ascot this year include not only the usual batch of speedy juveniles, but also past winners at the meeting.
Royal Ascot
Racing Roundtable: Belmont Stakes weekend recap
This week, the Racing Roundtable looked back on the event of Belmont Stakes weekend at Saratoga.
Belmont Stakes
2024 Belmont Stakes horses: trainers, jockeys, owners competing in the race
Discover everything you need to know about the trainers, jockeys, and owners competing in the 2024 Belmont Stakes.
Belmont Stakes
2024 Belmont Stakes News and Notes
Discover everything you need with TwinSpires 2024 Belmont Stakes news and notes all in one easy to get to location. Get yourself ready for race day!
Belmont Stakes
2024 Belmont Stakes odds, betting strategy, cheat sheet
TwinSpires brings together our expert racing analysts to provide authoritative insight and analysis to form the best bets for the 2024 Belmont Stakes.
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2024 Belmont Stakes Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses
The 156th Belmont Stakes will soon add the last jewel to the Triple Crown. The field is packed with familiar talent, with many of the 2024 Belmont Stakes contenders coming fresh out of the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, or the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
Belmont Stakes
2024 Belmont Stakes Coverage; Odds, Breaking News, Analysis, Expert Picks, and More
LIVE 2024 Belmont Stakes coverage with current odds for the Belmont Stakes, expert picks, analysis, race entries for all day racing, results, replays, favorites for the Belmont Stakes, and more. Don't miss a minute!
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2024 Belmont Stakes odds, predictions, contenders, horses
Take advantage of our expert 2024 Belmont Stakes contenders predictions, lived odds, and more.
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Horses of interest on 2024 Belmont Stakes Day card
Belmont Stakes Day ranks among the very best of the season, given the strength in depth of races across various divisions. The extravaganza’s transfer to Saratoga hasn’t changed that trend, and another fantastic array of betting opportunities presents itself on Saturday.
Belmont Stakes
Free 2024 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide: Picks, Analysis, Tips, and Trends
Find out everything you need to know for betting the Belmont Stakes on Saturday! Download our FREE 2024 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide.
Belmont Stakes
Racing Roundtable: Stephen Foster Preview Day recap and Belmont preview
This week, the Racing Roundtable analyzes the results of Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs, Epsom Derby (G1) winner City of Troy's future on dirt, and they look ahead to Belmont Stakes weekend.
Belmont Stakes
2024 Belmont Stakes: Which horses are bred to handle the distance?
Which of the Belmont S. (G1) entrants are bred to handle 1 1/4 miles? We’ve gone through the field and ranked the top five contenders based on pedigrees.
Triple Crown
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Dick Powell shares his picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 3, 2024
Dick Powell's shares his picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Monday.
Analysis
2024 Epsom Derby Analysis: More than a tale of two cities
One year after Aidan O’Brien conjured up a dramatic form turnaround for Auguste Rodin at Epsom, it defies belief that the master of Ballydoyle could do it again in Saturday’s Derby (G1).
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Grade 3 Regret Stakes trends and field analysis
Churchill Downs will host the 55th running of the $275,000 Regret S. (G3) on Saturday, June 1, as part of the 11-race Stephen Foster Preview Day card.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Memorial Day Weekend stakes action and Churchill Downs stakes preview
This week, the Racing Roundtable examines the stakes action from Santa Anita and other notable results over Memorial Day Weekend. Then they look ahead to Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs plus overseas racing.
Analysis
Winning Colors Stakes trends and field analysis
On Memorial Day, May 27, Churchill Downs will host the 21st edition of the Winning Colors S. (G3), a six-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares that was first run in 2004 at the famed Louisville racetrack.
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Top 5 storylines for 2024 Preakness Stakes
The scratch of morning line favorite Muth dominated the headlines on Wednesday of Preakness Week. Moreover, it removed a pivotal talking point: would Muth confirm the form of his Arkansas Derby (G1) victory over next-out Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mystik Dan?
Preakness Stakes
2024 Preakness Stakes Latest News and Notes
The 149th running of the Preakness S. is quickly upon us. Our Preakness News and Notes offers all our coverage in one place to act as the ultimate guide to aid in your betting experience.
Preakness Stakes
Pat Day Mile shows power of horses cutting back to one turn
When handicapping one-turn stakes races for three-year-olds during and after the Road to the Kentucky Derby, favoring horses with experience running long in Derby preps can reap dividends.
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Preakness: How do Derby alumni vs. new shooters compare?
For many years, the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico was dominated by horses exiting the Kentucky Derby (G1) two weeks prior. But trends are shifting, and now “new shooters” who did not compete in the Derby are winning the Preakness with regularity.
Triple Crown
Everything to know about the 2024 Preakness post positions
Post positions for the 2024 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico were drawn on Monday, with a nine-horse field slated to contest the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Triple Crown
Notes on Royal Ascot hopefuls in Gulfstream Park’s Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes
One year after launching Crimson Advocate to Royal Ascot stardom, Gulfstream Park hopes to unleash more successful prospects in Saturday’s Royal Palm Juvenile and its fillies’ counterpart.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Kentucky Derby 150 and Oaks takeaways
The Racing Roundtable reconvenes to discuss Mystik Dan's win in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) plus Thorpedo Anna's Kentucky Oaks (G1) victory, which gave trainer Kenny McPeek and rider Brian Hernandez Jr. a rare Kentucky/Oaks double.
Kentucky Derby
When a horse willingly races inside and through traffic, take note
Some horses are uncomfortable racing inside and behind rivals and fail to run their best when asked to do so. Others don’t mind at all, opening the door for perfect ground-saving trips.
Analysis
Brisnet Late Pace rating report for the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Bettors wondering which horses are most likely to handle 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1) are advised to analyze Brisnet Late Pace ratings.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: 2024 Kentucky Derby
A full field of sophomores will travel 1 1/4 miles over the famed Churchill Downs surface in the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby
Storylines to watch for 2024 Kentucky Derby
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) promises to be a vintage renewal, befitting the special historical occasion.
Kentucky Derby
2024 Kentucky Derby run styles
Let's examine run styles for the horses in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1)
Kentucky Derby
Dosage Index and birthdates for 2024 Kentucky Derby contenders
Since the Dosage Index became a Kentucky Derby (G1) handicapping tool a few decades back, some interest remains in how the current contenders stack up.
Pedigree
Tipsheet: 2024 Kentucky Oaks
An overflow field of 16 three-year-old fillies has entered Friday’s $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Analysis
How has the winning time of the Kentucky Derby changed over time?
Below we explore how the average winning Kentucky Derby time has transformed over history.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mugatu
After finishing fourth in the John Battaglia Memorial S. and fifth in the Blue Grass (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, Mugatu enters the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) as the second also-eligible entrant in an overflow field of 22 horses.
Pedigree
The Official EARLY 2024 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide
The EARLY 2024 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide focuses on getting to know the contenders probable to enter the First Saturday In May.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Epic Ride
Which racing surface is best for Epic Ride? And can he handle the Kentucky Derby’s testing 1 1/4-mile distance? His pedigree hints at the answers.
Pedigree
Commander Compton shows how strong a horse’s surface preferences can be
Commander Compton is vivid proof that some horses hold clear-cut surface preferences, and a reminder that poor form over a disliked surface can be disregarded when analyzing a horse’s past performances.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Common Defense
Top-five finishers in the Louisiana Derby (G2), Rebel (G2), and Southwest (G3) have launched Common Defense into the Kentucky Derby (G1) picture, even though his pedigree is geared toward success on turf more than dirt.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Grand Mo the First
A glance at the pedigree of Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Grand Mo the First reveals the source of his multi-surface versatility.
Pedigree
When a speed horse is dominant, a closer can finish second
When you handicap a horse race and conclude that a runner with early speed—a pacesetter—appears much the best, it can pay to play a stretch runner for second place in the exacta.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Encino's Lexington win, the Jenny Wiley, and more
The Racing Roundtable discusses Encino's chances in the Kentucky Derby (G1) should he make the 20-horse field, Grade 1 action from the weekend, and more.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Just Steel
Just Steel is a capable competitor on dirt, but that’s arguably in defiance of his bloodlines. A glance at his pedigree suggests turf might be his best surface.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Just a Touch
One of the most beautifully bred horses in the prospective 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) field is Just a Touch, the lightly raced runner-up in the Blue Grass (G1) and Gotham (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Society Man
Running long is a strong suit for Society Man, runner-up in the 1 1/8-mile Wood Memorial (G2) and a maiden winner over the same distance. Stretching out over 1 1/4 miles for the Kentucky Derby (G1) should fit the chestnut gelding just fine.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Catalytic
It’s difficult to say based off Catalytic’s racing record and pedigree whether the Kentucky Derby’s 1 1/4-mile distance is within his wheelhouse.
Pedigree
How to bet the 2024 Park Avenue at Aqueduct
A total of eight sophomore fillies bred in the Empire State will go 6 1/2 furlongs on the Aqueduct dirt in Sunday’s $200,000 New York Stallion S. (Park Avenue Division). The trio of horses drawn outside in the affair appear to be best, and I will center my plays around them.
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Racing Roundtable: Takeaways from Blue Grass S., Ashland, and more Derby/Oaks prep action
The Racing Roundtable examines the results of the Blue Grass S. (G1) and Ashland (G1), and who stood out from a number of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) prep races this past weekend.
Kentucky Derby
How betting longshots exiting deep races can reap rewards
It's not uncommon to analyze the entries for a horse race and see multiple runners coming out of a common previous race. If the previous race was a deep and classy contest, consider the possibility the horses exiting that race will sweep the top two or three finishing positions in the race you're currently handicapping.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Resilience
Pedigree handicappers are aware of Resilience’s Kentucky Derby (G1) potential. After all, his pedigree is packed with speed, stamina, class, and—most importantly—Kentucky Derby winners.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: T O Password
Japan Road invitee T O Password brings a 2-for-2 record into Churchill Downs, but he’s yet to race at anywhere near the level of compatriot Forever Young.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Forever Young
Forever Young is arguably Japan’s best chance so far in the Kentucky Derby (G1), not just because he’s undefeated, and trained by a master horseman in Yoshito Yahagi.
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Blue Grass Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Blue Grass S. at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
If a race is wide open, don’t dismiss out-of-state shippers
A horse shipping in from a different track or state can be inadvertently underestimated in your quest to rank the local runners, but sometimes the newcomer winds up being superior to all the locals.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Takeaways from Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, Fantasy and more
The Racing Roundtable reconvenes to discuss their Florida Derby (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1) takeaways, the legitimacy of Thorpedo Anna and Power Squeeze as Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders, and their thoughts on Dubai World Cup Night.
Kentucky Derby
Growth in Kentucky Derby Day betting virtually unabated in its modern history
Growth in Kentucky Derby Day is not up for debate. Betting virtually is firmly a part of modern history.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Catching Freedom
A perfect pedigree doesn’t guarantee success in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but it doesn’t hurt. And any way you slice it, Catching Freedom is bred to excel in the Derby.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: West Saratoga
It’s only fitting that Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) runner-up West Saratoga won the one-mile Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs, the first leg of the 2023-24 Road to the Kentucky Derby. The gray colt is bred top and bottom for success in the spring classics.
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Liberal Arts
Does Liberal Arts have the pedigree to shine racing 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May? At least at first glance, his pedigree gives off mixed signals.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Uncle Heavy
A decade after Social Inclusion set the world abuzz as a possible Kentucky Derby (G1) contender, his son Uncle Heavy is embarking down the same path.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mystik Dan
Does Mystik Dan have the pedigree to stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? That’s an important question Derby handicappers must ponder.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Hades
How far can Hades run? Does he have the stamina to shine over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1), or will shorter journeys prove more favorable?
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Stronghold
The Kentucky Derby (G1) looms on the horizon for Stronghold, but does he have the pedigree to shine racing 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May? That’s a tricky question that requires a nuanced answer.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Otto the Conqueror
Otto the Conqueror showed unwavering tenacity to win the Remington Springboard Mile at Remington Park by three-quarters of a length, in the process joining the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Pedigree
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Trackside: 2024 Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend at Ellis Park
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Racing Roundtable: Jim Dandy recap, The Chosen Vron's Breeders' Cup chances, and more
How champion three-year-old campaigns have changed over time
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