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Kentucky Derby Preps: Gotham Stakes

March 4, 2021 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

2021 Gotham Stakes: As the road to the 147th Kentucky Derby rolls along, US Racing looks back at some history of many of the prep races that now offer qualifying points to Run for the …

Eddie Mac’s Book: We’ve Got Your Derby Preps Trifecta Right Here

March 4, 2021 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara The best horse doesn’t always win the Kentucky Derby, but two years ago, he did. For 22 minutes, anyway. That’s how long it took Churchill Downs’ stewards to disqualify Maximum Security for …

Kentucky Derby 2021 Preps: San Felipe Stakes

March 4, 2021 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

San Felipe Stakes: As the road to the 147th Kentucky Derby rolls along, US Racing looks back at some history of many of the prep races that now offer qualifying points to Run for the …

Kentucky Derby Preps: Gotham Stakes

March 4, 2021 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

As the road to the 147th Kentucky Derby rolls along, US Racing looks back at some history of many of the prep races that now offer qualifying points to Run for the Roses at Churchill …

Eddie Mac’s Book: We’ve Got Your Derby Preps Trifecta Right Here

March 4, 2021 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara The best horse doesn’t always win the Kentucky Derby, but two years ago, he did. For 22 minutes, anyway. That’s how long it took Churchill Downs’ stewards to disqualify Maximum Security for …

Derby Top 10: Essential Quality Still No. 1; Life Is Good In Spotlight

March 2, 2021 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

Kentucky Derby Top 10 Entries By Richard Rosenblatt A Bob Baffert nationwide statement is set to be delivered this weekend from California to New York. The six-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer will send out three …

4 Pace Pitfalls to Avoid: Think Twice Before Backing Early Speed

March 1, 2021 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin There have been books written about it. There have been endless debates on handicapping and horse racing forums about it. I’ve even seen guys come to blows in the old Bally’s Wild …

2-Time Champion Monomoy Girl Wins Bayakoa In 6-Year-Old Debut

March 1, 2021 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt That was easy, wasn’t it? Two-time champion Monomoy Girl kicked off her 6-year-old campaign with an emphatic victory in the $250,000 Bayakoa Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Sunday, gliding over a …

The Farrell Report: Jumping On The Greatest Honour Bandwagon; 3 Derby Preps On Deck; Essential Quality Remains Unbeaten

February 28, 2021 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell Save me a seat on the ever-expanding Greatest Honour bandwagon. I am a believer, after his convincing victory Saturday in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park. The latest win …

Derby Preps: Essential Quality Soars In Southwest: Greatest Honour Rolls In Fountain of Youth

February 27, 2021 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt In a 13-minute span on Saturday afternoon , early Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality cruised to victory in the slop in the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3), followed by Greatest Honour stamping himself …

Kentucky Derby Preps: Southwest Stakes

February 27, 2021 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom Saturday marks the 56th running of the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park after a nearly two-week delay due to winter storm Uri, which blanketed the southeast From Texas to North Florida …

Kentucky Derby Qualifiers: Fountain of Youth Favorites

Weekend Races At A Glance: Post Times and TV Lineup

February 25, 2021 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

By US Racing Team The $300,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park and the 3-year-old debut of champion Essential Quality in the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park highlight Saturday’s top races. Both …

American Pharoah, Pletcher Top Finalists List For Racing’s Hall of Fame

February 25, 2021 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

By US Racing Team Can there be two unanimous selections to the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2021? Maybe, maybe not, but there should be: 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah …

Kentucky Derby Preps: Fountain of Youth

February 25, 2021 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom The Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon set out in the 1500s in search of a mythical fountain, which was believed to be located in the southeastern part of the North American …

Eddie Mac’s Book: Betting Bonanza On Fountain Of Youth Day

February 25, 2021 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara There’s no better place to hang out than at a racetrack. In 40 years, I’ve met fascinating characters at 116 of them from Hong Kong to Berlin, from Del Mar to Saratoga. …

Kentucky Derby Preps: Gotham Stakes

Eddie Mac’s Book: We’ve Got Your Derby Preps Trifecta Right Here

Kentucky Derby 2021 Preps: San Felipe Stakes

Kentucky Derby Preps: Gotham Stakes

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