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Five Takeaways You Need to Know From the Weekend of Racing, Including Final Stop on Derby Trail

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $400,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes at Keeneland Race Course, the last race of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep season, the $1 million

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First Mission Wins Lexington Stakes, Eyes Preakness Next

Whichever 3-year-old wins the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6 will not have an easy race awaiting them two weeks later in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

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Can Japan’s Derma Sotogake Utilize Early Speed to His Advantage in Kentucky Derby?

Last year in the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby, Summer Is Tomorrow sped away from the 20-horse starting gate with an opening quarter-mile in :21.78, the fastest in race history, leading to a pace meltdown that benefited closers.

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Noel’s Weekend Winners: Seeing Green Saturday at Keeneland

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.

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2023 Lexington Stakes at a Glance

The $400,000, Grade 3 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Saturday at Keeneland is billed as the last qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and this year it is living up to that reputation.

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