Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
© Benoit Photo How much does it cost to purchase a Kentucky Derby contender at a public auction? As it turns out, quite a lot! Of the horses currently among the top 25 Kentucky Derby contenders, none were sold at auction for … Continued
Coady Photography With just over three weeks remaining until the Kentucky Derby, things are starting to heat up at Churchill Downs, where many of the Derby contenders are starting to get serious with their pre-race training. However, the day’s most notable bit … Continued
Keeneland Photo In years past, it was common to hear of “dual qualifiers” when handicapping the Kentucky Derby. Dual qualifiers are horses that have a Dosage Index (an analysis of pedigree that attempts to measure speed and stamina) of 4.00 or … Continued
© Benoit Photo The talented three-year-olds Iron Rob and Denman’s Call, who finished first and second in the six-furlong San Pedro Stakes on March 20th at Santa Anita, have joined the probable field for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 9th. Iron … Continued
© Benoit Photo Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) winner Mor Spirit, in his first workout since finishing second in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) on March 12th, went four furlongs in an effortless :47.80 seconds on March 24th at Santa Anita. So easy was … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Today marks a milestone–it’s just 50 days until the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby! Here’s the latest news on the road to the Derby… Fields Coming Together for Derby Prep Races With just over seven weeks remaining … Continued
Jockey Mike Smith celebrates aboard Danzing Candy after their victory in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita – © Benoit Photo With less than two months remaining, the action is starting to heat up on the road to the … Continued
In this week’s episode of the Turf’s Up podcast, J. Keeler Johnson analyzes the field for the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) and shares his thoughts on each horse in the race. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to … Continued
© Benoit Photo One of the greatest things about horse racing is that there’s always lots to look forward to–with so many races and so many horses, there’s always another great race just around the corner! Here are eight things to look … Continued
The field for the Rebel Stakes is taking shape–will Bob Baffert send Mor Spirit? © Benoit Photo Although the complete field remains in flux, the list of colts that are targeting the March 19th Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park is starting … Continued