Improbable, Omaha Beach among 11 in Arkansas Derby
Improbable has been one of the leading favorites for the Kentucky Derby (G1) since December, but even he can not afford to have a down day on Saturday when he faces 10 others, including Rebel […]
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Gunmetal Gray injured in Santa Anita workout; entries drawn for Friday
On the day that Santa Anita issued a press release regarding its latest stakes schedule, anticipating a Friday resumption of racing, Sham (G3) winner Gunmetal Gray sustained a condylar fracture in a workout as reported […]
Long Range Toddy mows down Improbable in first division of Rebel
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Owner-breeder Willis Horton took a ride on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail six years ago with Will Take Charge, who enjoyed an early-season success in the Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park. Long […]
Derby Trail: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not
by Noel Michaels We’re seven weeks out from the Kentucky Derby, and one of biggest weekends of the season so far with three major Kentucky Derby prep races – the March 9 Gotham (G3) at […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Tacitus steps up for Mott
Bill Mott has not been synonymous with the Kentucky Derby but the Hall of Fame trainer aims to change the narrative this year. Tacitus established himself as one to watch with a stakes-record setting win […]
Game Winner, Improbable top $750,000 Rebel divisions on blockbuster Oaklawn card
And then there were two. Oaklawn Park‘s decision to offer a divided renewal of the 1 1/16-mile Rebel (G2) in the wake of a temporary cessation of racing at Santa Anita has paid off handsomely […]
Improbable, Game Winner drill for Rebel clash
Although the San Felipe (G2) was lost in the wake of Santa Anita’s woes, the hotly anticipated clash between champion Game Winner and Improbable remains on course – just with a change of venue to […]
BRIS Speed Stakes Ratings February 18-24
Top Winning Stakes Speed Ratings (2/18-2/24) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date Race Bris Speed Prince Lucky 4G 1m (ft) GP 2/23 Hal’s Hope S. 106 Coal Front 5R 1 1/16m (ft) […]
BRIS Southern California Speed by Circuit February 18-24
Top Winning Speed Ratings (2/18-2/24) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date BRIS Speed Treasure Hunter 4G 1m (ft) SA 2/22 96 Paladar 4G 1m (ft) SA 2/24 94 Kenzou’s Rhythm 5G 1m […]
Game Winner, Improbable, Instagrand work as Santa Anita surface comes under scrutiny
The unbeaten trio of Game Winner, Improbable, and Instagrand geared up Monday for their projected showdown in the March 9 San Felipe (G2) on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail. But the workouts took place against […]