Current Tag: Kentucky Derby Contenders
Contenders get their last tune-ups on a quiet Derby eve at Churchill
POSTED: April 30, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky.– Galloping and jogging over a track listed as good dominated the morning activity on the day before the 147th running of the $3 million...
Breaking from post 14, Essential Quality headlines full field for 147th Kentucky Derby
POSTED: April 27, 2021
Brooklyn Strong, Hidden Stash, Like the King arrive at Churchill Downs LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Godolphin’s undefeated Essential Quality was made the 2-1 morning line favorite in a field of...
147th Kentucky Derby Post Positions and what connections had to say
POSTED: April 27, 2021
KNOWN AGENDA (Post 1, 6-1) – Trainer Todd Pletcher: “Obviously it’s not what we were hoping for. But, of course, this is one of the things you can’t...
Derby Contenders arrive and start works at Churchill
POSTED: April 10, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With three weeks remaining until the first Saturday in May, the preparation for the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby...
Concert Tour (post 5), Caddo River (post 2) favorites for Arkansas Derby
POSTED: April 6, 2021
HOT SPRINGS, Ark.—The Oaklawn racing department listed six probables Saturday morning for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 10. Post positions for the 1...
Essential Quality remains on top, Keepmeinmind moves into second: 2020/21 'Road to Kentucky Derby' Leaderboard
POSTED: November 29, 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following the Kentucky Jockey Club (Grade II) at Churchill Downs, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI) and Breeders’ Futurity (GI) winner Essential Quality remained atop the...