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Owen Almighty – Kentucky Derby Context
Owen Almighty will bring speed to the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field, going gate-to-wire in two of his three stakes wins. The 1 1/4-mile distance will be a challenge, however.
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Tall Tales of the Track – A Bargain Mare Yields a High Class Horse
The product of an unwanted mare and an unheralded stallion, Lieutenant Gibson was a record-breaking Kentucky Derby winner and a beloved horse, his too-short life unable to give him the legacy that his performances might have merited.
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Madaket Road - Kentucky Derby Context
Runner-up in the Rebel S. (G2) two starts back, Madaket Road figures to revert to stalking tactics in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Publisher - Kentucky Derby Context
Following an encouraging runner-up in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Publisher will look to earn his first career win in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Sandman – Kentucky Derby Context
Sandman established himself as a major Kentucky Derby (G1) contender with a rallying win in the Arkansas Derby (G1).
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2025 Kentucky Derby Trackside Coverage: Expert picks, odds, and all-access covearage
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is quickly approaching! Catch all the horse racing news directly from the race track for Kentucky Derby 2025. Stay up-to-date with exclusive interviews, picks, live odds and more.
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Flying Mohawk – Kentucky Derby Context
Flying Mohawk earned a Kentucky Derby berth finishing second in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, and the confirmed closer will make his first dirt start at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
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Tiztastic – Kentucky Derby Context
Kentucky Derby Context for Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Tiztastic, who promises to bring a late kick to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
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American Promise – Kentucky Derby Context
Virginia Derby romper American Promise will represent the legendary D. Wayne Lukas, a four-time Kentucky Derby winner, and the speedy colt promises to add to the Kentucky Derby pace.
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Chunk of Gold - Kentucky Derby Context
After making his first two starts at Turfway Park, Chunk of Gold recorded consecutive runner-up finishes in the Risen Star S. (G2) and Louisiana Derby (G2) to guarantee himself a Kentucky Derby spot.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Neoequos
Speed is a strong suit for Neoequos. But does he have the stamina to stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
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Citizen Bull – Kentucky Derby Context
Champion two-year-old male Citizen Bull did not turn in his best effort in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and is a candidate to rebound for six-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Render Judgment
Render Judgment’s pedigree suggests he’ll stay 1 1/4 miles without issue, but does the stretch-running colt have enough speed to win the Kentucky Derby?
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2025 Kentucky Derby News and Notes
2025 KENTUCKY DERBY LATEST NEWS, LIVE UPDATES, ANALYSIS, CONTENDERS & ODDS INFORMATION
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Burnham Square wins the Blue Grass
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 19 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Baeza
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).
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Madaket Road
Does Madaket Road have the requisite stamina to race 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree suggests classic distances might be a little longer than ideal.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Gosger
The final leg of the 2024-25 Road to the Kentucky Derby was the 1 1/16-mile Lexington (G3) at Keeneland, in which maiden winner Gosger successfully stepped up in class to win by two lengths.
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The 10 Richest Races in the World
A countdown of the 10 richest races in the world, as of November 2022.
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10 interesting facts about American Pharoah, the legendary horse and Triple Crown winner
American Pharoah was the 12th Triple Crown winner, having broken a 37-year drought to win the famed trio of races in 2015.
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10 interesting facts about Justify, the legendary horse and Triple Crown winner
Justify is the 13th and most recent Triple Crown winner, having achieved his milestone in 2018 in remarkable circumstances. Below are 10 interesting facts about Justify.
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Seabiscuit: 10 interesting facts about the legendary horse
Here are 10 interesting facts about America's favorite equine underdog.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for April 14, 2025
Jason discusses Saturday's objection in the Jenny Wiley and how inquiries and objections are conducted and looked at in racing.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Grande
Grande qualified for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) via a strong runner-up finish in the 1 1/8-mile Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Flying Mohawk
Can Flying Mohawk successfully switch from synthetic to dirt for the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree suggests it’s not a guarantee.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: River Thames
A review of River Thames' pedigree suggests stretching out over 1 1/4 miles for the Kentucky Derby (G1) could be a question mark.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Publisher
Although Publisher has yet to win a race, he qualified for the Kentucky Derby (G1) via a runner-up finish in the Arkansas Derby (G1) and aims to become the first maiden to win the Kentucky Derby since 1933.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chunk of Gold
Homestretch rallies carried Chunk of Gold to runner-up finishes in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Risen Star (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, earning the gray colt a spot in the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) starting gate.
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Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Wood Memorial?
The productivity of the Wood Memorial (G2) as a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race has always been cyclical, rising, falling, and rising again across decades.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Journalism reaffirms favoritism
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 26 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for April 7, 2025
Jason looks back at the Santa Anita Derby and discusses jockey Kendrick Carmouche winning his 4,000th career race on Saturday.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Rodriguez
Rodriguez emerged as a top-tier 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender when leading from start to finish in the Wood Memorial (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Admire Daytona
Japanese raider Admire Daytona displayed unwavering tenacity when taking his game on the road to the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan in Dubai.
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Wood Memorial Stakes & Santa Anita Derby: Picks, race entries, analysis & LIVE horse racing news
Enjoy live odds for all the upcoming stakes races, including the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby entries. Watch replays of those important stakes, and discover Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby results and for each stakes race.
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Five of the biggest shocks in Kentucky Derby history
Unlike games of chance that you might encounter in a casino, the result of a Thoroughbred horse race is far from a random outcome event. That’s not to say that there aren’t inexplicable surprises from time to time. In its century and a half of longevity, the Kentucky Derby has seen its share.
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STUDY: Is the average age of Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys rising?
Anecdotally, it appears the average age of Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys has increased over the past 100 years. Does this hold up under closer scrutiny?
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Top 10 best racehorses of all time
Ranking the greatest racehorse of all time is an exercise fraught with challenges and subjectivity. But I'm going to give it a try.
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Top 10 Most Successful Trainers in Kentucky Derby History
Based on overall number of victories, as well as second- and third-place finishes, here are the 10 most successful trainers in Kentucky Derby history.
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Top storylines for 2025 Dubai World Cup: Forever Young bids for historic double
Storylines for the big night at Meydan - Forever Young, Romantic Warrior, Rebel's Romance, Straight No Chaser, Kentucky Derby implications and more!
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Sandman, Tappan Street step forward
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 33 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 31, 2025
Jason discusses some of the also-rans from the Kentucky Derby (G1) preps this weekend and talks some Florida Cup Day from the Sunshine State.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sandman
An eye-catching rally from behind a fast pace carried Sandman to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Arkansas Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tappan Street
A well-timed rally carried Tappan Street to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Florida Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, stamping the bay colt as the latest top-tier Kentucky Derby (G1) contender sired by Into Mischief.
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Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers: Cryptoclearance (1987)
Cryptoclearance was another exceptional member of the class of 1984, a hard-trying horse who was always in the mix in the sport’s biggest stakes and a stellar sire who passed on his champion genes to more than one classic winner.
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Florida Derby & Arkansas Derby: Picks, race entries, analysis & LIVE horse racing news
Enjoy live odds for all the upcoming stakes races, including the Florida Derby and the Arkansas Derby entries. Watch replays of those important stakes, and discover Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby results and for each stakes race.
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The 10 best Kentucky Derby winners of all time
The greatest Kentucky Derby winners didn’t just run the race of their lives as three-year-olds on the first Saturday in May. They built resumes, often as older horses, that stand the test of time.
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Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Blue Grass?
During the 20th century, the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland was a preeminent steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Tiztastic, Final Gambit post upsets
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 40 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 24, 2025
Jason discusses the season end at the Fair Grounds and some favorite Fair Grounds memories.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tiztastic
Of all the horses taking aim at the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1), Tiztastic boasts one of the most interesting pedigrees.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Final Gambit
A terrific homestretch rally allowed Final Gambit to overcome a bumping start and dominate the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), his Road to the Kentucky Derby debut.
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Louisiana Derby & Jeff Ruby Steaks: Picks, race entries, analysis & LIVE horse racing news
Enjoy live odds for all the upcoming stakes races, including the Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby entries. Watch replays of those important stakes, and discover Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby results for each stakes race.
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Tall Tales of the Track: Whose Horse Is He Anyway?
Owning a racehorse is a point of pride for many a racing fan; owning one who wins stakes races and competes in classics like the Kentucky Derby takes that investment to another level. For one Derby contender, the story behind the name on his papers turned out to be one laden with controversy and intrigue.
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Ova Charged wins the Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds (Photo courtesy of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots)
Exclusive 2025 Louisiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks LIVE chat ahead of Saturday racing
Join us for an hour long lively chat about this Saturday horse racing today, before the action begins on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Fair Grounds and Turfway.
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STUDY: Consolidation of sire lines among leading Thoroughbred stallions
The landscape of Thoroughbred breeding in the United States has changed since the turn of the century.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cox trainees stun at Colonial
Seven weeks out from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1), promising three-year-olds continue to post flashy maiden victories around the country.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: American Promise wins Virginia Derby
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 47 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 17, 2025
Jason discusses the Virginia Derby as well as talks about the NHC from this past weekend and congratulates champion Dan Piazza!
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: American Promise
A 7 3/4-length demolition of the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs launched American Promise into the Kentucky Derby (G1) picture.
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Trackside: 2025 Virginia Derby Weekend at Colonial Downs [VIDEO]
Join our experts as they travel trackside to give you all access Colonial Downs Friday and Saturday up-to-date racing coverage. With behind the scenes action, expert picks, trainer and jockey interviews, breaking news, and more, you'll feel like you're at the track with them!
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Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Louisiana Derby?
For decades, the Louisiana Derby had minimal impact on the Kentucky Derby. But that has changed sharply since the 1990s.
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How old can a Thoroughbred horse jockey be? Success stories after age 50
In many sports, youth is an advantage for athletes. That’s not always the case with jockeys in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Accelerize, Zat’s the One shine
Can Accelerize qualify to the Kentucky Derby? It’s not out of the question after the talented three-year-old stunned on debut at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Owen Almighty takes Tampa Bay Derby
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 54 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 10, 2025
Jason looks back at this weekend's Tampa Bay Derby win for Owen Almighty and a common bond shared with their ownership group.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Owen Almighty
We know Owen Almighty has speed. But does he have the necessary stamina to win over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Disruptor lives up to his name
Is Disruptor ready to disrupt the Road to the Kentucky Derby? It’s possible after the chestnut colt delivered a fast maiden victory at Gulfstream Park last Saturday.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Journalism, Sovereignty win returns
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 61 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Mar. 3, 2025
Jason discusses some of the Kentucky Derby prep winners but also some of the horses not to give up on just yet.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Flood Zone
Are one-turn miles destined to be Flood Zone’s strong suit, or can he shine racing 1 1/4 miles around two turns in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
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LIVE Saturday Racing: Gulfstream, Santa Anita & Aqueduct
Join us on the Road to the Kentucky Derby as we give you live updates on stakes races, including the Gotham, Fountain of Youth, and San Felipe.
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LIVE Blog for Saturday Stakes Racing: picks, odds, results and more on the RTKD
Join us on the Road to the Kentucky Derby as we give you live updates on stakes races, including the Gotham, Fountain of Youth, and San Felipe.
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Tall Tales of the Track: A Tale of Two Clydes
Once upon a time in the rolling hills of the Kentucky Bluegrass, a little chestnut horse was born. What he lacked in stature, he made up for in talent and heart, especially on rainy days. Named for his equally diminutive trainer, Clyde Van Dusen put on a big show on the first Saturday in May and did his big sire proud with his Kentucky Derby win.
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STUDY: How Thoroughbred sire line success rates vary by racing surface
Do descendants of Northern Dancer, Mr. Prospector, and Bold Ruler exhibit surface preferences depending on which sire line they hail from? Let’s crunch some numbers and find out.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Coal Battle strikes again
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 68 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cornucopian wins like Justify
Seven years ago, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert pulled off a seemingly impossible feat. He has chances to do it again with Cornucopian and Tiz Secure.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Luxor Cafe
Luxor Cafe, a Triple Crown nominee based in Japan, could have Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations after winning the Hyacinth S. and Fukuryu S. on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: California Burrito
Switching back to dirt for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) shouldn’t be a concern for California Burrito. But can he handle the Derby’s 1 1/4-mile distance?
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 24, 2025
Jason looks back at getting to bring a friend to the races this weekend for the first time and their experience of it.
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Spot plays for the 2025 Saudi Cup day
Saturday is Saudi Cup day in Riyadh. Some of the world’s best thoroughbreds have converged on the Middle East to contend for massive purses. This makes for a racing extravaganza with full fields and plenty of challenges for handicappers.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Feb. 20, 2025
Jason discusses the concept of "hope" within horse racing and betting.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Mage’s half-bro Baeza graduates
Can Puca make history as the first mare to produce three U.S. classic winners? It’s within the realm of possibility after her foal Baeza broke his maiden in eye-catching fashion at Santa Anita last Friday.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Magnitude climbs the leaderboard
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 75 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Getaway Car
A brief glance at the pedigree of Sunland Park Derby winner Getaway Car might lead to the conclusion he’s bred to shine racing classic distances.
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2025 Saudi Cup: Top storylines
The world’s richest race, Saturday’s $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), is attracting the world’s all-time richest racehorse, Romantic Warrior, and a robust Japanese team led by Forever Young.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 17, 2025
Jason discusses Sunday's power outage at Tampa and shares some stories from power outage past in his time in racing.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Magnitude
A 9 3/4-length demolition of the Risen Star (G2) has stamped Magnitude as a serious contender for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Risen Star LIVE blog: Picks, odds, & more at Fair Grounds
Get ready for the main event for horse racing today! The Risen Star Stakes and Rachel Alexandra is just around the corner.
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LIVE blog for Fair Grounds Saturday Racing: Picks, odds, replays, race results and more
Let the racing begin! The first race of the day will be here soon enough with a day full of race entries, race results, trackside all access coverage, picks, offers, and more
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Exclusive 2025 Risen Star LIVE chat ahead of Saturday racing
Join in on an open discussion with our expert panel ahead of Saturday racing about this Saturday's RTKD race, the Risen Star.
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Pedigree notebook: Nutella Fella’s genetic confection
Nutella Fella is by champion sprinter Runhappy, but his female line also features high-profile speedsters, suggesting a confluence of factors on top and bottom.
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Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Risen Star?
Once upon a time, the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds was a minor step on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Now it ranks among the most pivotal qualifiers.
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Horse Racing History: The Biggest Bets Ever Placed
The history of horse racing is filled with stories of bettors and horsemen who gambled big dollars in search of huge payoffs.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Colloquial stuns but plans to keep sprinting
Is Feb. 7 too late for a potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contender to break his maiden and still qualify to compete on the first Saturday in May?
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: John Hancock takes the Sam F. Davis
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 82 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 10, 2025
Jason discusses some of his thoughts on Saturday's Sam F. Davis card at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: John Hancock
John Hancock joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with an unwavering performance in the 1 1/16-mile Sam F. Davis S. at Tampa Bay Downs.
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