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Road to the Kentucky Derby: Who’s where and what’s next

POSTED: March 21, 2021

With six weeks left until the Kentucky Derby, let’s take a look at who’s where and what’s next.  Undefeated Life Is Good (60 points), who...

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Hot Rod Charlie sets track record, gets first GII victory in $1M Louisiana Derby

POSTED: March 20, 2021

New Orleans, LA.—Setting a new track record for 1 3/16 of a mile on dirt in 1:55.06, Hot Rod Charlie remained resolute in his effort...

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Stakes Win with Carlos L. Emotional for Canchari

POSTED: March 20, 2021

Carlos L. and Alex Canchari winning the Temperence Hill (Coady Photography) HOT SPRINGS, Ark.—Not only was the $150,000 Temperence Hill Stakes for older horses March...

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Baffert’s KY Derby hopeful, Life Is Good, out of contention with injury

POSTED: March 20, 2021

Lava Man turns 20, Jetovator peaking for stakes debut; Surging Baltas focused on ‘The Big Picture’ ARCADIA, Calif.—Baffert’s KY Derby hopeful, Life Is Good, out...

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Weyburn on target for G2 Wood Memorial, Roman Centurian a probable

POSTED: March 19, 2021

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Chiefswood Stables homebred Weyburn returned to the work tab on Wednesday with an easy half-mile move in 50.93 seconds over the...

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Spielberg slated to join star cast for Curlin Florida Derby (G1)

POSTED: March 19, 2021

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Multiple Grade 1 stakes-placed Spielberg has joined the star cast of scheduled starters for the $750,000 Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented...

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The Business Of Racing- OBS March Sale: Is the Two-Year-Old Market Back to Normal?

POSTED: March 19, 2021

By Steve Zorn With the Ocala Breeders Sales Co.’s March sale in the books, the annual two-year-old sale season is off to what pinhookers hope...

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Will Keepmeinmind’s final path to the Kentucky Derby be through the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn or the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland?

POSTED: March 19, 2021

HOT SPRINGS, Ark.—Trainer Robertino Diodoro said Thursday morning that he’s leaning toward starting Keepmeinmind in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 10 at Oaklawn....

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Mandaloun charges forward towards first Saturday in May as favorite in $1M Louisiana Derby

POSTED: March 19, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Juddmonte Farms’ three-time winner Mandaloun headlines this week’s action on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series as the 8-5 favorite...

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