Kentucky Derby News For April 23, 2015
Kentucky Derby News For April 23, 2015 It was another slow morning on Thursday in the way of works with no Kentucky Derby horses working out. However, there are plenty of workouts expected this weekend. American Pharoah galloped a mile and a half on…
Kentucky Derby News For April 22, 2015
Kentucky Derby News For April 22, 2015 Two Kentucky Derby entrants worked out on Wednesday morning in War Story and Mr Z. War Story went out very early while Mr. Z waited until after the renovation break to workout. Both horses went five furlongs for…
Kentucky Derby News For April 21, 2015
Kentucky Derby News For April 21, 2015 On Monday afternoon it was revealed that WinStar Farm has bought a minority share of Upstart from owner Ralph Evans. He will remain with trainer Rick Violette Jr. “Upstart has been on our radar since the…
Kentucky Derby News For April 20, 2015
Kentucky Derby News For April 20, 2015 There was only one workout for Kentucky Derby hopefuls on Monday and that came from Bold Conquest. He worked five furlongs in 1:02.60 over a good track that was drying out from rain. Bold Conquest had fractions of…
Kentucky Derby News For April 19, 2015
Kentucky Derby News For April 19, 2015 It was a quiet day on Sunday morning in terms of Kentucky Derby workouts, but there was one piece of news and that was jockey Rafael Bejarano was named to ride Bolo. Bolo’s co-owner Keith Brackpool reported…
American Pharoah Waltzes Home In Arkansas Derby
American Pharoah Waltzes Home In Arkansas Derby It was another dominant performance by American Pharoah at Oaklawn Park. He did not have the lead this time, but it was of little consequence on his way to an 8 length win over Far Right. Longshot…
Divining Rod Captures Grade 3 Lexington Stakes
Divining Rod Captures Grade 3 Lexington Stakes Needing a victory to have a chance to make the Kentucky Derby field, Divining Rod delivered under a perfect ride by Julien Leparoux. He won by 3 lengths over the favorite Donworth. Out of the gate, Fame and…
2015 Arkansas Derby Preview
2015 Arkansas Derby Preview The final Road to the Kentucky Derby race will be the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby from Oaklawn Park on Saturday. The other Derby Prep on Saturday will be the Grade 3 Lexington Stakes from Keeneland. The Grade 1 Arkansas Derby will…
2015 Lexington Stakes Preview
2015 Lexington Stakes Preview The Grade 3 Lexington Stakes from Keeneland is one of two Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races on Saturday. The Grade 1 Arkansas Derby from Oaklawn Park is the other race on Saturday. A field of 7 horses will be going…
Dortmund Destroys Santa Anita Derby
Dortmund Destroys Santa Anita Derby Dortmund remains a perfect six for six in his career after his dominating effort in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby. He easily strolled home to a 4 1/4 lengths win over fellow stablemate One Lucky Dane. Dortmund was…
