Mohaymen Sharp in First Churchill Breeze

Coady Photography The talented four-time graded stakes winner Mohaymen, who was the favorite for the May 7th Kentucky Derby (gr. I) at Churchill Downs before finishing fourth as the favorite in the Florida Derby (gr. I) earlier this month, turned in … Continued

Lani Goes Slow in First Workout at Churchill Downs

Coady Photography The Japan-based UAE Derby (UAE-II) winner Lani, training for a start in the May 7th Kentucky Derby (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, went slowly in his first timed workout over the track on the morning of April 20th. The son of Tapit … Continued

Mohaymen Gallops at Churchill, Will Breeze on Wednesday

Coady Photography Mohaymen, who won four consecutive graded stakes races before finishing fourth as the favorite in the Florida Derby (gr. I), has been galloping at Churchill Downs and is expected to turn in his first post-Florida Derby workout on … Continued

Gun Runner Turns in Bullet Workout at Churchill

Coady Photography/Churchill Downs The once-beaten Louisiana Derby (gr. II) winner Gun Runner turned in an eye-catching workout on April 18th at Churchill Downs, breezing five furlongs in a bullet 1:00 flat with regular rider Florent Geroux in the saddle. Preparing for a start … Continued

Which Derby Prep Races Are the Most Successful?

© Benoit Photo Although there are many major prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby, there’s no question that some have had more success than others in producing Derby winners, particularly in recent years. Races like the Santa Anita Derby (gr. … Continued

Stradivari Crushes Keeneland Allowance Race, Preakness Next?

Coady Photography Whichever horse wins the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) on May 7th could be in for a challenge when they get to Pimlico for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) two weeks later, because given how impressive Stradivari was while winning an allowance race at … Continued

Kentucky Derby Countdown 4-15-16

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

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