Horse Racing

2024 Kentucky Derby Track Notes 2024 Kentucky Derby Track Notes Kentucky Derby Poll Who will win the Kentucky Derby? Date: 4/25/2024 All days: 4/23, 4/24 Tuesday saw four timed works for Derby and Oaks horses in additions to regular gallops during the exclusive 7:30-7:45am training session for Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses. Video for this

A portion of any purse money earned in the May 4 GI Kentucky Derby by Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), winner of the GI Blue Grass S. and expected to be one of the favorites for the American Classic, will benefit the Backside Learning Center (BLC)’s initiative “Purses for a Purpose.” In addition, should the ‘TDN

Location, location, location. It applies as much in horse racing as it does in real estate. When it comes to the Kentucky Derby post-position draw, connections are most concerned with which locations to avoid. The rail is not ideal and, depending on running style, other inside posts can be less than ideal while far outside

6th-Keeneland, $96,700, Msw, 4-21, 3yo, 7f, 1:27.39, ft, 3 3/4 lengths.DRAGOON GUARD (c, 3, Arrogate–Filimbi {GSW & MGISP-USA, SW-Fr, $670,763}, by Mizzen Mast) just missed by a neck to future SW Otto the Conqueror (Street Sense) when he debuted last September under the Twin Spires. Back on the work tab in late February for Brad

Horse of the Year: Fev Rover Finalists: Fev Rover (90), Paramount Prince (44), Elysian Field (32) Champion Two-Year-Old Female: Witwatersrand Finalists: Witwatersrand (132), Tripolina (41), Living Magic (32) Champion Two-Year-Old Male: My Boy Prince Finalists: My Boy Prince (156), Babbo (59), Two Ghosts (39) Champion Three-Year-Old Female: Elysian Field Finalists: Elysian Field (149), Solo Album

Associated Press Apr 19, 2024, 04:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Zedan Racing Stables has appealed a Kentucky Circuit Court ruling that denied its request for a temporary injunction seeking to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to race in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The stable’s motion

Catching Freedom is one of 20 horses expected to enter the 2024 Kentucky Derby on May 4 at Churchill Downs. The horse is owned by Ankeny businessman Dennis Albaugh. Spots for the Run for the Roses are earned by gaining points through a series of Kentucky Derby prep races that began last September. The post-position

Associated Press Apr 18, 2024, 08:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A judge has denied a request by the owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth for the colt to run in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Mitch Perry declined Thursday to grant a

The Whitney Viewing Stand at Saratoga’s Oklahoma Training Track will open to the public beginning Thursday, Apr. 25, the New York Racing Association said in a release Wednesday afternoon. Prior to the start of the summer meet, the site will be open free of charge from Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Grand Mo the First is on the bubble to be eligible for the 2024 Kentucky Derby on May 4 at Churchill Downs. Spots for the Run for the Roses are earned by gaining points through a series of Kentucky Derby prep races that began last September. The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is set

Charles Fipke homebred Ready for Shirl (More Than Ready–Perfect Shirl, by Perfect Soul) certainly honored her well-regarded bloodlines as she graduated on debut at Keeneland, which secured her ‘TDN Rising Star’ honors. Off as a 7-1 shot, the 3-year-old filly bided her time as the leaders battled into the first turn and up the backstretch.

Associated Press Apr 13, 2024, 11:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LIVERPOOL, England — I Am Maximus confirmed his status as a favorite by pulling away late to win a Grand National unaffected by any major protests on Saturday. About a dozen horses looked to be in contention as they cleared the final hurdle but

Corach Rambler (centre) won last year’s Grand National, benefitting from a huge improvement in form after the weights were announced – AP Photo/Jon Super The 2024 Grand National is almost upon us and for many that means it is time to start the process of finding the winner. The winning horse will obviously have to

Honor Marie is one of 20 horses expected to enter the 2024 Kentucky Derby on May 4 at Churchill Downs. Spots for the Run for the Roses are earned by gaining points through a series of Kentucky Derby prep races that began last September. The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday,

Open Extended Reactions A filly out of super mare Winx and sired by Pierro has sold at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale for a record breaking $A10million. With the bidding beginning at $A2million the 18-month-old drew international interest but was sold to Winx’s former part-owner Debbie Kepitis and Woppitt Bloodstock. The sale marks a

2024 Wood Memorial and Bay Shore Stakes 2024 Wood Memorial and Bay Shore Stakes Date: 04/06/2024 The major New York prep race for the Triple Crown is the $750,000 Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) presented by Resorts World Casino, contested at 1 1/8 miles, one complete circuit of the Aqueduct main track, worth 100 points to

Discreet Mischief (c, 3, Into Mischief–Brushwork, by Discreet Cat), a very solid second on debut with an 89 Beyer Speed Figure behind the highly regarded Drip (Good Magic) over a sloppy track at Fair Grounds Feb. 17, delivered a ‘TDN Rising Star’ performance for trainer Brad Cox to graduate at second asking at Keeneland Saturday.

Yahoo Sports Stefon Diggs trade changes the entire AFC landscape | Inside Coverage Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to discuss the breaking news that Stefon Diggs has been traded to the Houston Texans. The trio dive into the how and why of the blockbuster trade, including what