The Daily Derby News Blitz – April 29, 2012
April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Daily Derby News Blitz – April 29, 2012

Bodemeister prepares for the Kentucky Derby

Only 6 days remain until the 138th Run For The Roses, and this year’s crop is bringing plenty of excitement and intrigue.  A muddy surface at Churchill Downs didn’t stop Bodemeister from turning in an impressive drill this morning.  The Arkansas Derby winner stopped the clock in 0:59.48 for 5 furlongs, which ranked 2nd best [...]

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Turf Racing and the Kentucky Derby
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Turf Racing and the Kentucky Derby

Derby victor Big Brown started and ended his career on turf.

Is turf the key to the Kentucky Derby (GI)? Just think about that for a second and try not to laugh. I know to most it seems a little crazy, but if you dig a little deeper, ties to turf are more common than you might realize in recent Derby winners.  Five of the last [...]

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The Daily Derby News Blitz – April 16, 2012

Prolific international stallion Dynaformer has been pensioned at the age of 27 after a heart complication over the weekend. The fiery son of Roberto is known for producing stars like Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, Melbourne Cup winner Americain and Stephen Foster Handicap winner Perfect Drift. We salute Three Chimneys Farm for their excellent work with [...]

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Immortal Race Creates Immortal Champion

Barbaro-that name rouses many emotions. Among these emotions are awe, love, and majesty just to name a few. In 2:01.36 he joined the ranks of Real Quiet, Sunday Silence and Spectacular Bid. He became immortal in our hearts and minds. On October 4, 2005 Barbaro was entered to race 1 mile on the turf at [...]

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