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April 24, 2019

Mark Casse: From Canada to the Kentucky Derby

April 24, 2019

Mark Casse: From Canada to the Kentucky Derby Training War of Will

April 23, 2019

How to Bet the Kentucky Derby & More

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April 22, 2019

Hey! Hey! Owners Dean and Patti Reeves of Mucho Macho Man Fame Are Back in the Derby With Tax

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Mark Casse: From Canada to the Kentucky Derby Training War of Will

April 24, 2019 Ben Baugh Horse Racing News

It seems as if Mark Casse has always been around horses. His prescience has been nothing short of phenomenal, having the vision and being able to realize his dream. The Hall of Fame conditioner moved …

Mark Casse: From Canada to the Kentucky Derby

April 24, 2019 Ben Baugh Horse Racing News

How to Bet the Kentucky Derby & More

April 23, 2019 Derek Simon Horse Racing Analysis

Derek Simon, editor of U.S. Racing, discusses the different bet types and what they mean, so that you can better watch and wager on the Kentucky Derby. Derek covers traditional bets — like win, place and …

Hey! Hey! Owners Dean and Patti Reeves of Mucho Macho Man Fame Are Back in the Derby With Tax

April 22, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

We gathered at Michael’s on York Avenue in Timonium for our annual crab cake dinner a few nights before the 2011 Preakness Stakes. The usual dozen or so suspects were seated at the table: turf …

Vale Dori and jockey Mike Smith (photo by Jim Safford).

Kentucky Derby News & Notes: April 22, 2019

April 22, 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. Likely Grade 1 Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach was fitted with new shoes …

Kentucky Derby Workout Report: April 22, 2019

April 22, 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 …

New Jersey Harness Tracks Making Use of Purse Subsidies

April 20, 2019 John Furgele Harness Racing

There’s an old saying and we all know it: “Money talks and walks.” Many will say that it really isn’t about the money; how many times have we heard athletes say that after they …

Will Tax Be the 10th Gelding to Win the Kentucky Derby?

April 20, 2019 Margaret Ransom Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

Geldings in the Kentucky Derby aren’t exactly considered the rare unicorn of racing anymore. In fact, a total of 115 geldings have sprung from the gate since 1908 and nine have won, including the New …

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 …

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

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

Mark Casse: From Canada to the Kentucky …

Apr 24, 2019

It seems as if Mark Casse has always been around …
Mark Casse: From Canada to the Kentucky …

Apr 24, 2019

It seems as if Mark Casse has always been around …
How to Bet the Kentucky Derby & …

Apr 23, 2019

Derek Simon, editor of U.S. Racing, discusses the different bet types …
Hey! Hey! Owners Dean and Patti Reeves …

Apr 22, 2019

We gathered at Michael’s on York Avenue in Timonium for …
Kentucky Derby News & Notes: April 22, …

Apr 22, 2019

All the latest happenings on the Road to the Kentucky …