Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Dubyuhnell

Mon Dec 05 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Unwavering tenacity carried Dubyuhnell to a hard-fought victory in the Remsen S. (G2) at Aqueduct, but can he stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Instant Coffee

Mon Nov 28 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) winner Instant Coffee has always had the pedigree to shine as an early-maturing Road to the Kentucky Derby contender.
Pedigree profile: Cave Rock

Mon Oct 10 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Speed is the greatest weapon a racehorse can possess. Stamina is equally dangerous as distances get longer. Combine speed with stamina, and you have the makings of an elite racehorse.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Blazing Sevens

Mon Oct 03 2022J. Keeler Johnson

It’s no wonder why Blazing Sevens has enjoyed success running long on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The stretch-running Champagne S. (G1) winner has a strong pedigree for handling classic distances.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Curly Jack

Mon Sep 19 2022J. Keeler Johnson

In 2018, reigning champion two-year-old male Good Magic ran a gallant second in the Kentucky Derby (G1). Perhaps Good Magic’s son Curly Jack can go one better in 2023.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Rich Strike

Fri Aug 26 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Once in a while, a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender comes along with a pedigree seemingly perfect for racing 1 1/4 miles on dirt. Such is the case with Rich Strike.
Sire Profile: Gun Runner makes expected mark on Triple Crown

Wed May 25 2022Alastair Bull

When Gun Runner made an impact in 2021 like few first-crop sires ever do, it seemed inevitable that his progeny would be serious players in the 2022 Triple Crown series.
Creative Minister: Preakness contender profile

Fri May 20 2022James Scully

Creative Minister will jump straight from back-to-back wins over maiden special weight and entry-level allowance rivals to the Preakness, and connections forked over a $150,000 supplemental fee to run since he wasn’t Triple Crown-nominated.
Fenwick: Preakness contender profile

Fri May 20 2022James Scully

Listed at 50-1 on the morning line, Fenwick promises to be the longest shot in the Preakness, but the 80-1 longest shot (Rich Strike) just won the 20-horse Kentucky Derby.
Armagnac: Preakness contender profile

Fri May 20 2022James Scully

Unplaced in his first two stakes attempts, Armagnac will join the Triple Crown scene following an encouraging 4 1/4-length allowance triumph at Santa Anita on May 8.
Secret Oath: Preakness contender profile

Thu May 19 2022James Scully

Secret Oath will make her second attempt against males following a convincing win in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) 15 days earlier.
Skippylongstocking: Preakness contender profile

Thu May 19 2022James Scully

Skippylongstocking started to make headway when recording a sharp Gulfstream allowance win at 1 1/8 miles in early March.
Early Voting: Preakness contender profile

Thu May 19 2022James Scully

Early Voting easily won his first two starts on the front end at Aqueduct, including the Withers (G3) in early February, but the competition was suspect. He received a litmus test in the April 9 Wood Memorial (G2), performing admirably