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Unbeaten Nyquist Strengthens Position Atop Kentucky Derby Odds
There was a shakeup atop the odds to win the Kentucky Derby at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com following Nyquist’s victory at the $1 million Florida Derby, which extended the three-year-old colt’s perfect record on the track and made him the +300 betting favorite. Nyquist’s dominating victory by three lengths in the 1 1/8-mile Florida Derby […]
Trophy for winner of 142nd Kentucky Derby arriving at track
The 14-karat gold trophy to be presented to the Kentucky Derby winner’s owner has arrived at Churchill Downs.
Dinny Phipps remembered: ‘He won the Triple Crown of life’
Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps was remembered during a memorial service on Tuesday as a “big man with a big heart” who “won the Triple Crown of life.”
Dreamologist wins Las Cienegas Stakes at Santa Anita
Quick Casablanca made a bold move around the final turn and went on to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes Sunday on closing day at Santa Anita, giving Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally his fourth career win in the race at age 83.
Stakes races highlight Keeneland’s spring opening weekend
Qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks are up for grabs this weekend as Keeneland begins its 16-day spring meet.
Shagaf favorite in 8-horse field for Wood at Big A
So far, Shagaf has been a picture of perfection on the race track, but the biggest test for the 3-year-old bay colt comes Saturday, in the Wood Memorial.
Zulu is early favorite for Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland
Zulu is the 5-2 morning line favorite for the $1 million Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, which will award 170 points toward the Kentucky Derby.
AP DERBY TOP 10: It’s still Nyquist, of course
And now, a few words about undefeated horses running in the Kentucky Derby – Nyquist, specifically.
Healthy, happy and still unbeaten, Nyquist heads to Kentucky
The numbers say Nyquist will face a daunting challenge in the Kentucky Derby, and trainer Doug O’Neill is fully aware of that.
DERBY PREPS: Little-known 3-year-olds get a Derby chance
Both Moyhamen and Nyquist are already qualified for the Kentucky Derby, but the Florida Derby is a last chance for some others.
Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel retires
Three-time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel — known as “Bo-rail” — is retiring.
Japan-based Lani headed to Kentucky Derby
Lani will be the first Japan-based horse to race in the Kentucky Derby since 1995 after winning the UAE Derby in Dubai.
Gun Runner wins Louisiana Derby
Gun Runner punched his ticket for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, pulling away for a commanding victory in the Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds.
California Chrome wins Dubai World Cup by 5 lengths
California Chrome proved in emphatic fashion he was back at his best when he won the Dubai World Cup by five lengths on Saturday.
Tara’s Tango wins Santa Margarita Stakes at Santa Anita
Tara’s Tango rallied from off the pace to collar 4-5 favorite Taris late and win the $500,000 Santa Margarita Stakes.
Olympic cycling champion Pendleton earns 1st win as a jockey
Barely a year after first sitting on a horse, Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton earned her first win as a jockey on Wednesday to potentially set her up for a ride at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival.
Jockey Ramon Dominguez 1 of 10 finalists for racing HOF
Jockeys Ramon Dominguez, Victor Espinoza, Garrett Gomez, and Craig Perret are among the 10 finalists on the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame’s ballot.
Mor Spirit, Brody’s Cause top fields for 2 Derby prep races
Last seen closing with a rush for third place in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, Brody’s Cause is ready for his 3-year-old debut – and a chance to stay on track for the Kentucky Derby.
Making Havoc wins Aqueduct feature
Making Havoc led all the way Thursday to take the $69,000 allowance feature at Aqueduct.
Illuminant wins turf feature at Santa Anita
Illuminant took command turning for home and won the $60,000 feature for older fillies and mares by 4 1/2 lengths Thursday at Santa Anita.
Backsideofthemoon wins Aqueduct feature
Backsideofthemoon beat Still Krz by 1 1/2 lengths Friday in the $67,000 allowance feature at Aqueduct.
Mor Spirit, Exaggerator head field for San Felipe Stakes
Bob Baffert is going to find out more about Mor Spirit when he saddles the 3-year-old in the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes this weekend at Santa Anita.
Santa Anita cancels final 3 races after 1 inch of rain falls
Santa Anita canceled the final three races on Friday’s card after the track was hit with an inch of rain during a quick-moving storm.
Salutos Amigos surges to victory in Big A’s Tom Fool
Salutos Amigos unleashed an electrifying rally Saturday to defend his title in the $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap at Aqueduct.
Danzing Candy wins San Felipe, favorite Mor Spirit is 2nd
Danzing Candy led all the way to win the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes for 3-year-olds by two lengths, upsetting 8-5 favorite Mor Spirit in the Kentucky Derby prep Saturday at Santa Anita.
Destin wins Tampa Bay Derby in record time
Destin won the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby on Saturday, running 1 1/16 miles in the Kentucky Derby prep in a track and stakes-record 1:42.82.
16-1 shot Melatonin scores upset in $1M Santa Anita Handicap
Longshot Melatonin won the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap by 4 1/2 lengths.
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