The fields are set for the final pair of major Derby preps! The Arkansas Derby, a $1 million test at Oaklawn Park, and Keeneland’s $750,000 Bluegrass Stakes, both on April 14, will feature large fields overflowing with colts who’s connections are dreaming of roses. Starting at Oaklawn, we have the 1 1/8 miles Grade 1 [...]
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The Daily Derby News Blitz – April 9, 2012
With only a few more preps remaining before the Kentucky Derby, the majority of contenders know if they are in or out for the big dance. However, a few “bubble” horses will be affected by two more preps this weekend; the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby and the Grade 1 Bluegrass Stakes. (The Coolmore Lexington Stakes [...]
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The Daily Derby News Blitz – March 31, 2012
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 [...]
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