2013 Belmont Stakes picks, odds & analysis.
Hero of Order (Sharp Humor x Ocean Sprite by Ocean Crest) shocked us all in Fair Ground’s Grade 2 $1 million Louisiana Derby at odds of 109.40-1. Hero of Order broke second under jockey Eddie Martin Jr, before inheriting the lead from the fading Comisky’s Humor as the field turned for home. He stayed on [...]
Today was a day for upsets. In a jam-packed Saturday of racing action around the world, unexpected results ruled most of the day. The Grade 2 UAE Derby, which certainly provides more than enough graded stakes earnings to come to Louisville on the first Saturday in May, was run this morning. The race, which was [...]
If someone said the name “Mark Valeski” about six weeks ago, most racing fans would probably have wondered if that was the name of a new trainer or owner they hadn’t heard of yet. However, the name happens to belong to a bay 3-year-old colt by Proud Citizen, who introduced himself to racing’s center stage [...]
Today is an exciting day on the Derby Trail, as the fields for the three prep races this weekend are now set. The Florida Derby (G1) is on Saturday and the Louisiana Derby (G2) is on Sunday. Also, although it is a fairly unconventional prep, the UAE Derby (G2) is on Saturday as well. The Florida [...]
Hello everyone and welcome to the first Daily Derby News Blitz, your daily news bite for all things Kentucky Derby! The main story of the day is trainer Bob Baffert‘s heart attack. The hall of fame trainer, who is currently in Dubai, underwent surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. He has several [...]