HORSE RACING NEWS
I’ll Have Another Makes History In Kentucky Derby Win
Added on May 05, 2012 by Jack Thurman in
Heading up to the Kentucky Derby sharp horse players had their eye on I’ll Have Another. One turf writer quipped that I’ll Have Another Was the ‘Rodney Dangerfield of thoroughbreds’ in that like his comedic predecessor he received ‘no respect’.
Hunter S. Thompson’s Kentucky Derby Classic Re-Released
Added on May 01, 2012 by Jack Thurman in
The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place this Saturday, May 5th, at the venerable Churchill Downs race track in Louisville, Kentucky. Just in time for ‘The Run For The Roses’, a literary classic from Louisville native Hunter
Uncle Mo Ready To Resume Training
Added on Jul 04, 2011 by Jack Thurman in
2010 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Uncle Mo–who was the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby before a late scratch from the race–is ready to resume training. After a disappointing third place finish in the Wood Memorial he received a full
Dialed In To Have Knee Surgery
Added on Jun 24, 2011 by Jack Thurman in
Bad news today for the connections of Kentucky Derby beaten favorite Dialed In. According to trainer Nick Zito, Dialed In will have knee surgery next week and will be out of training for an undetermined amount of time. The prevailing
Tornado Strikes Churchill Downs
Added on Jun 24, 2011 by Jack Thurman in
All racing and training at Louisville’s iconic Churchill Downs was cancelled on Thursday after a tornado struck the facility on Wednesday night. The most extensive damage was to barns where horses are kept, but the rest of the track suffered
Preakness Winner Shackleford Expected To Run In Belmont Stakes
Added on May 23, 2011 by Jack Thurman in
Though the conventional wisdom on Preakness Stakes winner Shackleford is that he’s better suited to shorter distances, it looks like he’ll brave the 1 1/2 mile course at Belmont Park and run in the third leg of the Triple Crown.
Paddy O’ Prado Retired Due To Foot Injury
Added on May 23, 2011 by Jack Thurman in
Paddy O’ Prado won the Dixie Stakes at Pimlico during Preakness weekend as expected, but has suffered a career ending injury in the process. Trainer Dale Romans broke the news on Monday, saying that the turf superstar was being retired
Preakness Odds: Animal Kingdom Still Favored
Added on May 21, 2011 by Jack Thurman in
The latest Preakness betting odds from Pimlico show that Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom is still the favorite of the wagering public at 3-1. Friday’s co-favorite Dialed In has slipped somewhat and is now a second choice at 4-1. The
Preakness Betting: ‘New Shooters’ Look To Crash Party
Added on May 21, 2011 by Jack Thurman in
Typically, the road to the Preakness Stakes goes through Louisville, Kentucky. More specifically, the horses that win the Preakness are usually ones that ran in the Kentucky Derby several weeks earlier. That’s not always the case, however, and every year
Preakness 2011: Astrology Looks To Win From The Rail
Added on May 20, 2011 by Jack Thurman in
One of the most challenging components of handicapping for Preakness betting purposes is evaluating just how good horses that didn’t run in the Kentucky Derby really are. Their connections will always put a positive ‘spin’ on why their horses didn’t
