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Coady Photography Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) winner Destin, who will enter the May 7th Kentucky Derby (gr. I) off a rare eight-week layoff, turned in a sharp workout on April 23rd at Palm Beach Downs that suggests he could be ready … Continued
Coady Photography Louisiana Derby (gr. II) runner-up Tom’s Ready turned in another nice workout on April 23rd at Churchill Downs as he continues to prepare for a start in the May 7th Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Breezing in company with the … Continued
Coady Photography Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender Brody’s Cause turned in his first workout since winning the Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) when he breezed five furlongs in 1:01.80 on April 23rd at Churchill Downs. With exercise rider Tammy Fox in the … Continued
Coady Photography Florida Derby (gr. I) third-place finisher and Kentucky Derby contender Fellowship continues to impressive during morning training at Churchill Downs, with his latest breeze drawing attention as he easily bested the talented sprinter Awesome Banner during a five-furlong workout. On a busy morning … Continued
Coady Photography It was a busy morning at Churchill Downs, with three Kentucky Derby contenders posting timed workouts over the main track. The Turf Board will have detailed stories later today, but in the meantime, catch up on all the action … Continued
Coady Photography/Keeneland Photo The unbeaten Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite Nyquist turned in his penultimate pre-Derby workout on April 23rd at Keeneland, going five furlongs in a solid 1:01.80. With trainer Doug O’Neill overseeing the exercise, which was originally scheduled for … Continued
Coady Photography It was a relatively quiet day at Churchill Downs, but many Derby contenders were out for morning gallops in advance of a busy Saturday morning, when Brody’s Cause, Cherry Wine, Fellowship, and Tom’s Ready are expected to turn … Continued
© Benoit Photo The Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) winner Mor Spirit, preparing for a start in the May 7th Kentucky Derby (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, took his first major step toward that race when he breezed five furlongs in an easy 1:01.60 … Continued
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
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