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 [...]
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Hail to the King: Union Rags dominate in Fountain of Youth
The role of Kentucky Derby favorite had been contested until today, but in just 1:42.68 Union Rags ($4.40) showed that he is a one to beat in a tour de force four length victory over six opponents in the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes from Gulfstream Park. Union Rags could not have been [...]
February 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
Kentucky Derby heavyweight contenders set for Fountain of Youth
The Grade 2 $400k Fountain of Youth Stakes (Gulfstream Park|Race 11|Sunday) has been quite productive in recent years. Among its winners are great horses like Eskendereya, Quality Road, Scat Daddy, and Kentucky Derby winner Thunder Gulch. 2012 has produced a group with not one, but three horses capable of joining the ranks of the heralded [...]
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