Classic Causeway cruises in Tampa Bay Derby
The 4-5 favorite Classic Causeway controlled the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) throughout and sped to the top of the Kentucky Derby (G1) points leaderboard. […]
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Three points to ponder: 2022 Tampa Bay Derby
Tampa Bay Derby ponderings: Classic Causeway-Shipsational rematch, stealthy Grantham, Major General under scrutiny […]
Classic Causeway tops 12 in Tampa Bay Derby
A full field has been assembled for Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2), an 85-point Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifier (50-20-10-5 scale for top four), and Sam F. Davis (G3) winner Classic Causeway […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Life Is Good makes short work of San Felipe foes
With a front-running romp in Saturday’s San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita, Life Is Good strengthened his hold upon Kentucky Derby favoritism. The Bob Baffert-trained colt will make his final prep race in the […]
Helium turns back Hidden Stash in Tampa Bay Derby
Helium withstood a challenge from Hidden Stash and prevailed by a nearly length in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2), joining the Kentucky Derby picture with a 15-1 upset. The Mark Casse-trained colt improved to […]
Candy Man Rocket among dozen in Tampa Bay Derby
Candy Man Rocket‘s task in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2) is nearly identical to that which he completed in last month’s Sam F. Davis (G3) — be the fastest of a dozen three-year-olds over […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Classy front-runner remains unbeaten
Wire-to-wire wins have been prevalent on this year’s Kentucky Derby trail, and Authentic has established himself as a prime front-running contender. He improved to 3-for-3 with a convincing win in the March 7 San Felipe […]
King Guillermo romps at 49-1 in Tampa Bay Derby
King Guillermo didn’t fit the profile of a Kentucky Derby contender entering Saturday’s $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2), finishing sixth in his lone previous dirt start, and the 49-1 outsider was making his first appearance […]
Five points to ponder: San Felipe, Tampa Bay Derby, Gotham
Of the three Kentucky Derby (G1) scoring races on tap Saturday, the San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita offers the most tantalizing showdown. But the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) has the potential to unearth a […]
Kentucky Derby Report – Speed confirmed for Derby field
Ete Indien put on a show in the Feb. 29 Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park, drawing off decisively to win by 8 1/2 lengths. He has made tremendous strides since switching from turf […]