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Coady Photography Now that the 2016 Kentucky Derby is in the history books, let the post-race analysis begin! If you’re wondering what the trainers of each Derby runner thought of how the race unfolded, you’re in luck–Churchill Downs has released official quotes … Continued
Coady Photography Now that the 2016 Kentucky Derby is in the history books, let the post-race analysis begin! If you’re wondering what the jockeys of each Derby runner thought of how the race unfolded, you’re in luck–Churchill Downs has released official … Continued
Coady Photography With the Kentucky Derby post position draw having been held yesterday afternoon, trainer Todd Pletcher has turned his attention to planning race strategy for his two Derby hopefuls Destin and Outwork. Destin, who has not run since winning the Tampa Bay … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo The unbeaten Eclipse champion Nyquist has drawn post position 13 in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and has been made the morning line favorite at odds of 3-1. Racing for the team of owner … Continued
Coady Photography San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) winner Kentucky Derby contender Danzing Candy has a busy morning at Churchill Downs on May 4th. On the day that post positions will be drawn for the Derby, Danzing Candy galloped over the main track … Continued
Exaggerator galloping at Churchill Downs on May 4th – Coady Photography During his career, Kentucky Derby contender Exaggerator has showcased a wide variety of running styles. In most of his races, he has stalked the early pace, settling a length or two behind … Continued
Rachel’s Valentina training at Keeneland – Coady Photography/Keeneland Photo Rachel’s Valentina, the grade I-winning filly out of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, has drawn post position eleven in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and … Continued
Coady Photography Only five days remain until “the greatest two minutes in sports!” With the Kentucky Derby just around the corner, three more Derby contenders wrapped up their serious training with timed workouts at Churchill Downs, while several others were … Continued
Coady Photography San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) Danzing Candy and Wood Memorial (gr. I) runner-up Trojan Nation arrived at Churchill Downs this afternoon, meaning that all twenty of the expected Kentucky Derby starters have arrived at the track. The California-based colts completed their major Derby … Continued
Coady Photography According to trainer Bob Baffert, his Kentucky Derby contender Mor Spirit breezed “really nice” at Churchill Downs on the morning of May 2nd, an exercise which will mark Mor Spirit’s last serious workout before the Derby. With regular rider Gary … Continued