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…
Frosted Rallies For Wood Memorial Win
Frosted Rallies For Wood Memorial Win A wide trip by Frosted was not a problem as he drew away in deep stretch to win the Grade 1 Wood Memorial by 2 lengths. Toasting Master broke best and went to the lead with Daredevil right there a length behind.…
2015 Wood Memorial Stakes Preview
2015 Wood Memorial Stakes Preview As the Road to the Kentucky Derby enters its final two weekends, there is still plenty up for grabs including potential spots in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby. On Saturday, the first of three prep races…
El Kabeir Shows New Dimension In Gotham Stakes
El Kabeir Shows New Dimension In Gotham Stakes Despite never trailing by more than six and a half lengths at any call in his previous 7 races, El Kabeir showed he can close well off the pace in winning the Grade 3 Gotham Stakes. El Kabeir rallied from 12…
Far From Over Upsets Withers Stakes
Far From Over Upsets Withers Stakes An eventful start did not compromise Far From Over as he rallied strongly in the stretch to capture the grade 3 Withers Stakes. He rallied past El Kabeir and Classy Class in the final strides to win by nearly two…
2015 Withers Stakes Preview
2015 Withers Stakes Preview After a break last weekend from the 2015 Kentucky Derby Preps, we come back this weekend with two stakes races for 3 year olds. The Withers Stakes will be here at Aqueduct while the other prep race will be the Robert B. Lewis…
El Kabeir Handles Jerome Stakes Field
El Kabeir Handles Jerome Stakes Field An outside draw, a bobble at the start, and a wide trip was not enough to keep El Kabeir from handling his Jerome Stakes foes on Saturday. El Kabeir broke well before a bobble left him three wide for much…
2015 Jerome Stakes Preview
2015 Jerome Stakes Preview The first Kentucky Derby Prep race in 2015 is the Jerome Stakes and the race will be run on Saturday, January 3. The forecast for Jamaica, New York is a mix of rain and snow so the analysis below will factor in a wet track. The…
