TrueNicks : Triple Crown

Kentucky Derby 139 Pedigrees Examined

Ian Tapp — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

A rundown of each Derby entrant with a focus on pedigree, including links to complimentary TrueNicks Enhanced Reports....(read more)

Analyzing Overanalyze

Alan Porter — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:30:00 GMT

A year after Union Rags' classic success, deceased stallion Dixie Union has another classic hope in Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender Overanalyze....(read more)

Distance Questions Begin for Kentucky Derby Contenders

Ian Tapp — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:40:00 GMT

With the final round of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps underway, so begins the usual analysis of top contenders. Are they good enough? Will they get the distance?...(read more)

Is Silverbulletday Skipping a Generation?

Alan Porter — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Hall of Fame filly's daughters are turning into sterling producers....(read more)

Union Rags vs. Paynter Pace Graph

Ian Tapp — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Belmont winner Union Rags ran a flatter, more consistent line of pace than Paynter....(read more)

Belmont: It's More About Pace Than Distance

Ian Tapp — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:15:00 GMT

The adage "pace makes the race" is never more true than in the Belmont....(read more)

Derby Pedigrees Examined

Ian Tapp — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMT

A quick look at pedigrees for the top 20 Derby contenders with links to their TrueNicks reports....(read more)

Two Good Weekends for Broken Vow

Alan Porter — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMT

He sired winners of the Illinois Derby (gr. III) and Commonwealth Stakes (gr. II) in back-to-back weekends....(read more)

On to Kentucky for Gemologist, I'll Have Another

Alan Porter — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Sons of Tiznow and Flower Alley march on with wins in major Derby preps....(read more)

El Padrino's Breeder Takes Realistic Approach

Ian Tapp — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Emory Hamilton considered pedigree, conformation, and temperament....(read more)

Can Union Rags Stretch Out?

Alan Porter — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The answer, as is so often the case with the modern North American Thoroughbred, is a definite "maybe."...(read more)

Southwest Winners Fit Separate Profiles

Alan Porter — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Stretching-out speedster Secret Circle and classic prospect Castaway win divisions of the Southwest....(read more)

Alpha Leads Bernardini's Weekend Classic Duo

Byron Rogers — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT

While Alpha targets roses stateside, Bernardini filly Gamilati dominates in Dubai....(read more)

Hansen Looks to the Future

Alan Porter — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT

While the equine Hansen points to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), owner-breeder Dr. Kendall Hansen is looking well beyond the Run for the Roses....(read more)

Roman Ruler Ices Belmont Stakes

Alan Porter — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Ruler On Ice is newest grade I winner with Mr. Prospector/Alydar combination....(read more)

Classic Longshots Boost Young Sires

Ian Tapp — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:05:00 GMT

Winners at 10-1 or longer swept Triple Crown for first time in history....(read more)

Belmont Stakes TrueNicks Available

Ian Tapp — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:30:00 GMT

The top seven Kentucky Derby finishers return for the 12-furlong Belmont....(read more)

A Ford Too Swift to Cross

Alan Porter — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Forestry's Shackleford holds off Animal Kingdom to win the Preakness....(read more)

10 Preakness Winners, 10 Champions

Ian Tapp — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:45:00 GMT

What makes the Preakness such a great race?...(read more)

Preakness Stakes Enhanced Reports

Ian Tapp — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:45:00 GMT

Free TrueNicks Enhanced Reports available for the full Preakness field....(read more)