Jackie’s Warrior scores in Pat Day Mile
J. Kirk and Judy Robison’s Jackie’s Warrior broke to an early lead in Saturday’s $500,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes at Churchill Downs and held sway all the way. […]
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Sprint champions Gamine, Whitmore among Derby Day attractions
Vance Hanson previews the Pat Day Mile, Churchill Downs Stakes and Derby City Distaff at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby day! […]
Serengeti Empress tops deep cast in Derby City Distaff; sophomore milers clash in Pat Day
A year and four months removed from a triumph in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Serengeti Empress‘ focus is now entirely on one-turn races. The Alternation filly will look to back up her recent win in […]
It’s all Mr. Money in Pat Day Mile
by Tommy Raymond Allied Racing Stable’s Mr. Money entered Saturday’s $396,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs a maiden winner, having spent the bulk of his short career facing top-notch competition, but those […]
Mitole stretches out in upgraded Churchill Downs; Marley’s Freedom, Instagrand also feature on Derby undercard
Mitole is considered one of the best sprinters in America — at six furlongs. How he fares stretching out beyond that distance for the first time will be determined Saturday in the $500,000 Churchill Downs, […]
Kentucky Derby purse increased to $3 million; 34 stakes scheduled for spring meet
The purse for the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 4 has been increased to $3 million. Churchill Downs announced the $1 million boost on Thursday and released a 34-race stakes schedule worth a […]
This Duck indeed loves mud
by Tommy Raymond Calumet Farm’s Funny Duck was largely dismissed by the betting public at 39-1 for Saturday’s $300,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. In the end, however, the Rusty Arnold-conditioned colt […]
Kentucky Derby contender Mendelssohn has first day on track; Midnight Bisou stretches legs for Oaks
Fresh from clearing quarantine, Irish shipper Mendelssohn took his first tour of the Churchill Downs track Thursday morning. The Kentucky Derby (G1) contender went out in concert with fellow Aidan O’Brien trainees Threeandfourpence, Seahenge, and Deauville, […]
Mask returns in Pat Day Mile; Imperial Hint tops Churchill Downs
Of the three one-turn dirt stakes on Saturday’s Kentucky Derby undercard, the $300,000 Pat Day Mile (G3) may have the lower grade but arguably the most intrigue. The former Derby Trial marks the return to […]
Wild Shot thrives on cut back in Pat Day Mile
Wild Shot was expected to be one of Calumet Farm’s top prospects for this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1), but ultimately didn’t make the cut to join fellow homebreds Hence, Patch, and Sonneteer in the 1 […]