Beginning next week, we'll start analyzing the Derby field closely and talking about our picks. For now, there is still some sorting out to do and workouts to watch. In this blog, I present one very simple...
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With all the major prep races now complete, here is an updated list of the graded earnings through Sunday, April 19. The top 20 horses are eligible for a spot in Kentucky Derby 135. From what I can tell...
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The Kentucky Derby has had some close (a length or less) finishes in its storied history. We've gone back through the charts and pulled 11 of what we think are some of the most memorable. Though not every...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston What does a horse have to do to get a little respect these days? Pioneerof The Nile has a record of eight starts with five wins, including two Grade 1 and two Grade 2 victories...
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.commentForm, .postComments, #comments{display:none;} Join me for a live chat Wed. April 15, from 4-6 pm ET, when I’ll be answering your questions about Derby 135. <a...
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Now that the dust has settled from last weekend's Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby, and we have only the Lexington Stakes remaining, the Kentucky Derby picture is nearly complete. Below are the latest graded...
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Winning the Kentucky Derby in wire-to-wire fashioned has proved a difficult task, happening only 22 times in the race's history We've listed 10 of the horses who have been able to get the job done. Rank...
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Media Alert: 2009 Kentucky Derby Interview Opportunity with the Sport's Top Turf Writers April 10, 2009 KENTUCKY DERBY INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE 2009 KENTUCKY DERBY FROM THE...
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Courtesy of Becky Johnston Over the last 25 years, Kentucky Derby winners have finished their last prep race with an average placing of 1.96 (if you factor in Alysheba’s finish before his subsequent disqualifcation...
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The Kentucky Derby has been won by some of the greatest trainers in the history of the sport. We've listed the 16 who have won more than one Kentucky Derby. Rank them in order, from first through 16th...
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