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April 18, 2019

Kentucky Derby News & Notes: April 18, 2019

April 18, 2019

Jockey School Gives a Leg Up to Low-Income Students

April 16, 2019

Do Speed Figures Matter in the Kentucky Derby?

Omaha Beach (right forefront) edges Game Winner in the second division of the Rebel Stakes (photo via Oaklawn Park).

April 16, 2019

The 5 Horses That Can Win the Kentucky Derby

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Kentucky Derby News & Notes: April 18, 2019

April 18, 2019 US Racing Team Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

All the latest happenings on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, including what Kentucky Derby preps the top contenders are pointing for. Hall of Famer Mike Smith chose to ride Omaha Beach over Roadster in …

Handicapping the Kentucky Derby by Pace

April 18, 2019 Ray Wallin Horse Betting 101

Using the techniques of pace analysis to improve your Kentucky Derby bets. One of the most frequent questions I have received from readers is how do I select a running line from each horse to …

Jockey School Gives a Leg Up to Low-Income Students

April 18, 2019 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

Lacombe, Alberta, isn’t exactly the place anyone would figure the next generation of jockeys would come from. The Canadian province, which actually is well-known worldwide for horse activities in general, thanks in large part to …

Do Speed Figures Matter in the Kentucky Derby?

April 16, 2019 Derek Simon Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

For whatever reason, some people approach big race days like they would bowling on the moon. They throw out everything they know about horse racing and handicapping and, instead, prepare themselves for a completely new …

The 5 Horses That Can Win the Kentucky Derby

April 16, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

Following a 179-day, 35-race Road to the Kentucky Derby prep season, plus an additional seven races in Europe and four in Japan, and more than 2,500 Derby-qualifying points doled out for top four finishes, it …

Kentucky Derby News & Notes: April 15, 2019

April 15, 2019 US Racing Team Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

All the latest happenings on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, including what Kentucky Derby preps the top contenders are pointing for. Grade 1 Arkansas Derby winner Omaha Beach emerged from his race in fine …

Churchill Downs (photo via www.kentucky.com).

Kentucky Derby Workout Report: April 15, 2019

April 15, 2019 US Racing Team Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

“Breezing” generally indicates the horse was not under strong urging, while “handily” typically denotes the horse was under urging from its rider (this can vary by location). Numbers in parentheses represent the ranking among other …

Jon Court Looking to Become Oldest Jockey to Ride in Kentucky Derby

April 12, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

But first there’s the Arkansas Derby aboard Long Range Toddy When the starting gate opens for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (GI) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, 58-year-old jockey Jon Court will be aboard Long …

Lexington Stakes Represents Last-Ditch Attempt for Kentucky Derby Points

April 12, 2019 Margaret Ransom Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

Saturday’s $200,000 Lexington Stakes (GIII) at Keeneland, named for the beautiful central Kentucky city where the famed track and sales company is located, is the last Road to the Kentucky Derby (GI) points race, offering …

Book Review: ‘The Skeptical Handicapper’ is a Must-Read for Serious Horseplayers

April 12, 2019 Noel Michaels Horse Betting 101

If you consider yourself a thoroughbred handicapper and a reader, there is a new title available that would be a valuable addition to your bookshelf. Author and long-time professional horseplayer, Barry Meadow, has written, in …

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Arkansas Derby Represents Last Chance for Many Kentucky Derby Hopefuls

April 11, 2019 Margaret Ransom Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

Each year, the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) marks the end of yet another grueling Road to the Kentucky Derby (GI) journey and, as such, it’s often the most anticipated prep of them all — …

Latest Kentucky Derby Odds ahead of Arkansas Derby

April 11, 2019 US Racing Team Horse Racing Analysis

April 11, 2019 (Oaklawn) – Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby (GI) at Oaklawn Park marks the return of the winners of both divisions of the Rebel Stakes (GII) – California shipper Omaha Beach and local …

Kentucky Derby News & Notes: April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019 US Racing Team Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

All the latest happenings on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, including what Kentucky Derby preps the top contenders are pointing for. Grade 2 Blue Grass Stakes winner Vekoma returned to his winter base at …

Justify wins the 2018 Belmont Stakes to become horse racing’s 13th Triple Crown winner (photo by Jordan Thomson).

How Dessert Can Help Handicappers Overcome Obstacles

April 10, 2019 Ray Wallin Horse Betting 101

Everyone loves dessert, especially when it’s the kind that can help you grow your bankroll and not your waistline. Even seasoned handicappers who are making a living playing the races have periodic handicapping obstacles they …

1971 Kentucky Derby program (photo via m)

The Greatest Kentucky Derby Lie Exposed

April 9, 2019 Derek Simon Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

One of the things I find fascinating about horse racing — well, life, really — is what folks accept as true that isn’t. Conclusions that seem logical are often considered fact regardless of how strong …

Kentucky Derby News & Notes: April 18, …

Apr 18, 2019

All the latest happenings on the Road to the Kentucky …
Handicapping the Kentucky Derby by Pace

Apr 18, 2019

Using the techniques of pace analysis to improve your Kentucky …
Jockey School Gives a Leg Up to …

Apr 18, 2019

Lacombe, Alberta, isn’t exactly the place anyone would figure the …
Do Speed Figures Matter in the Kentucky …

Apr 16, 2019

For whatever reason, some people approach big race days like …
The 5 Horses That Can Win the …

Apr 16, 2019

Following a 179-day, 35-race Road to the Kentucky Derby prep …