Get to know the 2019 Kentucky Derby contenders
Now that all the Kentucky Derby (G1) scoring races are in the books, and the points allocated, the field is taking shape for the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. Here are the top […]
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Kentucky Derby Report: Omaha Beach continues to surge
Omaha Beach ran big in his final prep for the 145th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby on May 4, turning back a quality rival and posting a one-length win in the $1 million Arkansas […]
Third time might be the charm for War Story in Charles Town Classic
As has become customary, Saturday’s $1 million Charles Town Classic (G2) has attracted some familiar faces. There’s Something Awesome, who gutted out a neck victory in the 1 1/8-mile Classic at odds of 9-1 last […]
Zulu Alpha looks to stay hot in Elkhorn
A forecast 100 percent chance of rain in Lexington Saturday figures to soften up the turf for the $250,000 Elkhorn (G2) at Keeneland, but any footing seems to suit Zulu Alpha, the likely favorite in […]
Top Weekly Brisnet Speed Ratings for Stakes April 9 – 15
Midnight Bisou moved her 2019 record to a perfect three-for-three on April 14 with a narrow nose decision in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park. It was enough for the dark bay miss […]
Upcoming Stakes for April 18 – 24
Not much graded action takes place this weekend as the countdown to the Kentucky Derby (G1) heats up. Keeneland hosts the Elkhorn Stakes (G2) on April 20, Santa Anita Park has carded the Kona Gold […]
Spot Plays April 18
For Thursday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Aqueduct (3rd) Bootlegger, 7-2 (8th) Wushu Warrior, 10-1 Charles Town (6th) Grand Fiber, 5-1 (7th) Starlight Flight, 9-2 Evangeline Downs (2nd) Pretty Production, 7-2 (7th) Flit N Time, […]
North American Allowance Results April 17
KEE, 4TH, ALW, $81,000, 4YO/UP, F/M, 5 1/2FT, 4-17. 1— COEXISTENCE, f, 4, Violence–Queen of Empire, by Empire Maker. ($310,000 ’16 KEESEP; $170,000 2018 FTKHRA). O-Highlander Training Center, B-Wayne Lyster, Gray Lyster & Bryan Lyster […]
North American Maiden Winners April 17
Carpe Diem–Le Relais by Coronado’s Quest; NAYIBETH, f, 2, KEE, Msw, 4-17, 4 1/2f, :51 2/5. B-Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY.). $230,000 ’18 FTKOCT. *1/2 to Soldat (G2 $622,760). ***FIRST WINNER FOR SIRE. City Zip–Cat’s […]
Spot Plays April 17
For Wednesday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Aqueduct (3rd) Traffic Stop, 4-1 (4th) Bizness Beauty, 6-1 Charles Town (1st) The Leeman Dinner, 7-2 (7th) Sir Longwood, 6-1 Evangeline Downs (2nd) D Two, 7-2 (4th) My […]