Three Heating Up: FL, AR Derbies Produce New Contenders
Three Heating Up: Tappan Street, Publisher, and Sandman are profiled this week.
'Race for the Crown' Releases on Netflix April 22
Netflix will release a six-episode documentary series following Thoroughbred owners and jockeys April 22 titled "Race for the Crown."
Gotham Winner Flood Zone Aims to Reign in UAE Derby
Gotham Stakes (G3) winner Flood Zone will aim to take a circuitous route to this year's Kentucky Derby (G1) when he starts in the $1 million UAE Derby (G2) March 5 at Meydan in his final start ahead of the United States classics.
River Thames Favored in Blue Grass; Wet Track Likely
After winning the Florida Derby (G1) last week with the Brad Cox-trained Tappan Street, owners WinStar Farm and CHC have an opportunity at another top-level stakes victory April 5 when River Thames competes in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1).
Tappan Street, Sandman Climb in Derby Dozen Rankings
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
Journalism Tabbed in Final Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager makes its three-day run April 3-5. Santa Anita Derby (G1) contender Journalism was tabbed as the 4-1 favorite among 39 individual horses, and another option is available for "All Other 3-Year-Olds."
King Recaps Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby
BloodHorse Byron King recaps the Florida Derby (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Grade 1 Winner Sandman Arrives Overnight at Churchill
It was an earlier-than-usual morning for trainer Mark Casse's team April 1 as they welcomed Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman to Churchill Downs just after 4 a.m. ET to begin his preparations for the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1).
Starlight's Wolf Discusses Derby Prospects, Aftercare
For America's Best Racing, Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Sandman, Tappan Street Rise in NTRA Rankings
Following their impressive grade 1 wins, Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman and Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street join the top 4 in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
Journalism to Ashford Stud Upon Retirement
Coolmore partners Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith announced March 31 they have joined the ownership group of Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Journalism, who also will stand at Ashford Stud after his retirement.
BH Monday: Winchell's Derby Hopes are 'Tiztastic'
Winchell Thoroughbreds' racing manager David Fiske joins BloodHorse Monday to discuss Tiztastic's Kentucky Derby chances. Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins recap the Florida and Arkansas Derbies and discuss how the point board is shaking out.
Wood Memorial Celebrates 100 years of Greatness
Like the Brooklyn Bridge and Broadway, the Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) is intrinsically linked to New York, and of all the significant Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races, this is the one final test that every horseman wants to ace.
Sandman Punches Derby Ticket; Other Weekend Takeaways
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from two Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races March 29, the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby and the $1 million Florida Derby (G1), and other major developments on a big weekend of racing.
Tappan Street Exits Florida Derby Win in Good Order
WinStar Farm, CHC, and Cold Press Racing's Tappan Street exited his 1 1/4-length victory over Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) winner Sovereignty in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park March 29 in good order.
On to the Kentucky Derby for Sandman, Publisher
Sandman and Publisher, 1-2, respectively, in the Arkansas Derby (G1) are scheduled to ship March 31 to Churchill Downs to begin preparations for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1), their respective trainers said March 30.
Tappan Street Kicks Clear to Win Florida Derby
Tappan Street, a son of leading sire Into Mischief, delivers a powerful kick in deep stretch to capture the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) over favorite Sovereignty.
American Pharoah Colt Earns Japan's Kentucky Derby Bid
Luxor Cafe earned a guaranteed bid to the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a five-length victory March 29 in the final leg of the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Cornucopian Looks to Meet High Expectations in AR Derby
Though high on his Arkansas Derby (G1) entrant, debut winner Cornucopian and the Arkansas Derby's 7-5 morning-line favorite, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert says Coal Battle is the deserving public choice.
American Promise to Prep for KY Derby in Lexington
American Promise may have secured a Kentucky Derby (G1) spot in winning the $500,000 Virginia Derby March 15 at Colonial Downs, but his Derby preparations are not over.