CNBC Plans Coverage of Kentucky Derby Prep Races
This week's racing on radio and television schedule, as compiled by America's Best Racing.
American Promise Cracks Derby Dozen at No. 12
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
American Promise Joins NTRA Top 10 After Virginia Derby
An impressive performance by BC Stables' American Promise March 15 in the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs has placed him among the top 10 in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
Owen Almighty To Continue on Kentucky Derby Trail
During the March 17 BloodHorse Monday podcast, Flying Dutchmen president Hunter Rankin confirmed that Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner Owen Almighty will continue on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail rather than wait for the Pat Day Mile (G2).
BH Monday: Rankin Reveals Owen Almighty's Derby Status
On the March 17 BloodHorse Monday: Flying Dutchmen's Hunter Rankin discusses Owen Almighty's Kentucky Derby status, Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins recap the Virginia Derby, and Frank Angst recaps the OBS March Sale and Oaklawn Park's show bets.
Stakes Recap: Virginia Derby & Jimmy Winkfield
Greg Wolf looks back at the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs & Jimmy Winkfield at Aqueduct this weekend.
Lukas Derby Bound: American Promise Wins Virginia Derby
The D. Wayne Lukas entry in the March 15 Virginia Derby, American Promise, delivered a career-best effort to finish 7 3/4 lengths ahead of Render Judgment and set a track record for 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Colonial Downs.
Scratched from VA Derby, John Hancock Heads LA Derby
Sam F. Davis Stakes winner John Hancock, unbeaten in two starts, is the expected favorite over the seasoned Built and eight other 3-year-olds in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G1) March 22 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Virginia Derby an Addition on the Kentucky Derby Trail
The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm
Sovereignty Gives Alvarado Best Chance Yet at Derby Win
Jockey Junior Alvarado, 0-for-10 in Triple Crown races so far in his career, believes Sovereignty could be his best chance yet to enter the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner's circle.
Render Judgment Adds Blinkers for Virginia Derby
Racing March 15 in the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, Render Judgment very likely could produce an effort more in line with the talent he displayed as a 2-year-old than his most recent result when eighth in the Feb. 15 Risen Star Stakes (G2).
Journalism Latest ML Favorite in KY Derby Future Wager
Fans will have another opportunity to wager on their favorites in the fifth pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager and lone Kentucky Oaks Future Wager, which begins March 14 at noon ET and March 16.
Sovereignty Again Tops Derby Dozen; 'Chancer to Seventh
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
Cleverly Named Colt Gives Connections Derby Fever
In a question-and-answer session with ABR's Tom Pedulla, Nate Nelson, the managing partner of On Your Left Racing, discusses the stable's cleverly named homebred, Omaha Omaha, who is entered in the March 15 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs.
Haberman on Kentucky Derby Hopeful California Burrito
Aaron Haberman joins co-hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins on the March 3 episode of the BloodHorse Monday Podcast to discuss John Battaglia Memorial Stakes winner and Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful California Burrito.
Thorpedo Anna Back On Top of NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Following a successful return to racing, 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna has found herself back at the top of the racing world, which was reflected by the results of the Week 7 National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Rapture, Getaway Car Headline Virginia Derby
The excitement building in Virginia around the first-ever spring meet at Colonial Downs will come to a head March 15 as the $500,000 Virginia Derby makes its debut on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Remsen Winner Poster Likely Staying Home For Jeff Ruby
During the March 10 episode of the BloodHorse Monday podcast presented by Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, Godolphin's Michael Banahan gave an update on final Kentucky Derby (G1) prep plans for Poster, Sovereignty, and East Avenue.
BH Monday: Banahan on Godolphin's Derby Hopes
On the March 10 BloodHorse Monday podcast, Michael Banahan gives an update on Godolphin's Derby hopefuls and OBS president Tom Ventura previews the March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale that begins March 11. We also recap and preview Derby prep action.
Banner Year for Westbrook Stables
Todd and Angie Lewis' Westbrook Stables bred California Burrito and Baby Max, who finished 1-2 in the Battaglia Stakes at Turfway Park, earning 20 and 10 points respectively on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1).