Stakes Preview: Woodhaven Stakes & Dig A Diamond Stakes
Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look ahead at the Woodhaven Stakes at Aqueduct and the Dig A Diamond Stakes at Oaklawn. Source link
Built to Skip Kentucky Derby in Favor of Pat Day Mile
When Kentucky Derby (G1) entries are taken the morning of April 26, Built ‘s name will not be present. Instead, owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and trainer Wayne Catalano will enter the son of Hard Spun on the Derby’s May 3 undercard in the $600,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2). Winner of the Gun Runner Stakes at…
Meet the Jockeys for the 2025 Kentucky Derby
The roster of accomplished jockeys for the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs is expected to include five riders that have already won this race and five who are competing in the first leg of the Triple Crown for the first time. Let’s meet 19 of this year’s scheduled riders. Junior Alvarado…
Rodriguez, Tiztastic to Vie in Derby as Their Sires Did
Five years ago, Authentic defeated Tiz the Law in a Kentucky Derby (G1) before an eerily quiet grandstand at Churchill Downs. Staged in September rather than May due to the onset of COVID-19, the race was conducted without fans but not without drama. Authentic led throughout and prevailed by 1 1/4 lengths over favored Tiz the…
Successful Farmer-Casse Team Takes Aim at Kentucky Oaks
Kentucky owner/breeder Tracy Farmer’s decision eight years ago to consolidate his racing operation with Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse has paid dividends far beyond the expectations of both men. Farmer has campaigned 22 black-type stakes winners alone and in partnerships since 1997 and of these, 12 have been photographed in a winner’s circle alongside…
Patches O’Houlihan Crowned Canadian Horse of the Year
The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 50th Sovereign Awards ceremony through a live presentation on the evening of April 24. The top three finalists in each category are determined by the online ballots of the Jockey Club of Canada’s knowledgeable voters. The media category award finalists were determined by media professionals within the industry selected…
3 Things You Might Not Know About: Flying Mohawk – Video –
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Honor Marie Tries First Marathon in Isaac Murphy
There is a first time for everything, and the April 30 Isaac Murphy Marathon Stakes at Churchill Downs will prove that axiom correct. Honor Marie , who a year ago was preparing to run in the Kentucky Derby (G1), is now getting ready for his first shot at a mile and a half. The Honor Code …
CDI Expects Derby Week Performance Comparable to 2024
A day after the company announced a pause on some planned improvements to the Churchill Downs facility, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen expressed confidence in this year’s Kentucky Derby week performance. In an April 24 conference call with investors and analysts, Carstanjen said he expects returns for this year’s Derby week to be similar to last…
Brilliant Berti Appears Well Suited for Opening Verse
Klein Racing’s homebred Brilliant Berti looks to be returning to his sweet spot in the $350,000 Opening Verse Stakes going a mile on Churchill Downs‘ turf course during the Thurby program May 1. The 4-year-old son of Noble Mission is 3-for-3 on Churchill’s turf and 3-for-4 at a mile. Trained by Cherie DeVaux, Brilliant Berti…