Lugan Knight tops overflow in deep Gotham Fifteen were entered for Saturday’s $400,000 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct, including one also-eligible, and the one-turn mile race serves as a Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifier, awarding points on a 50-20-15-10-5 scale to the top five. Let’s examine… Mar 1, 2023
Expert Pick of the Week: 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes A total of 10 sophomores will go postward in the $400,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. The finale on a massive day of racing marks the return of Champion Forte, who capped his brilliant juvenile campaign with a convincing score… Mar 1, 2023
Yakteen enters five in 11-horse San Felipe Tim Yakteen is responsible for nearly half of the 11 runners in Saturday’s $400,000 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita, a Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifier awarding points on a 50-20-15-10-5 basis to the top five finishers. Here are three talking… Feb 28, 2023
Forte returns against nine in Fountain of Youth Last seen winning the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland in early November, juvenile male champion Forte will open his three-year-old campaign in Saturday’s $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park. He tops a field of 10 three-year-olds in… Feb 28, 2023
Four Drink recipes inspired by Kentucky Derby horse names The traditional drink of choice for the Run for the Roses is the Mint Julep, but for those looking to think outside the box for your upcoming Kentucky Derby party, here are four unique cocktails inspired by horses who ran in the most exciting two minutes in… Feb 28, 2023
Takeaways from 2023 Rebel Stakes The $1 million Rebel (G2), the third of four qualifiers at Oaklawn Park, took place over a sloppy track on Feb. 25, and Confidence Game jumped to the top of the Kentucky Derby leaderboard with the 50-point prize in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series… Feb 28, 2023
Study Guide: 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes Tim Tam. Kauai King. Spectacular Bid. Thunder Gulch. Orb. All of these horses have used victory in Gulfstream Park's $400,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2) as a springboard to success in the Kentucky Derby (G1). Feb 28, 2023
Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Confidence Game Bargain buy Confidence Game all but ensured a start in the 2023 Kentucky Derby following his one-length tally in the $1 million Rebel S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park on Feb. 25. The winner finished off 1 1/16 miles over the sloppy, sealed surface in 1:44.21 under… Feb 27, 2023
Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Rebel Recap Confidence Game jumps to the top of the Road to the Derby leaderboard with a win at Oaklawn. Darren and KK breakdown the action from the Rebel on today’s show and what they saw from contenders in this past weekend’s prep races. They also discuss some recent… Feb 27, 2023
12 Pedigree fun facts: Hit Show Both of Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Hit Show’s parents are celebrities. But if you look further, his ancestry includes lesser-known names. Here are 12 pedigree fun facts on Hit Show:1. Sire Candy Ride was unbeaten on dirt and turf on two continents.Hit Show… Feb 26, 2023
Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Hit Show Gary and Mary West’s homebred Hit Show put himself on the 2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby following his 5 1/2-length romp in the $250,000 Withers S. (G3) at Aqueduct on Feb. 11. Trained by Brad Cox, the winner completed nine furlongs on the fast main surface… Feb 26, 2023
Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Angel of Empire Albaugh Family Stables’ Angel of Empire thrust himself to the head of the 2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series for his one-length score in the $400,000 Risen Star S. (G2) at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18. Piloted by Luis Saez, the winner clocked… Feb 26, 2023
