Current Tag: Kentucky Derby
Thunder Snow Returns
POSTED: May 25, 2017
I took an awful lot of heat from an awful lot of players who would have, could have, almost did, might have, but actually didn't...
Yes to a 14-Horse Kentucky Derby Field
POSTED: May 11, 2017
I realize I'm in the minority here, and that it is likely never going to happen, but I agree with both Gary Stevens and Mike...
Rajiv Maragh Looking For Storybook Comeback
POSTED: May 4, 2017
Rajiv Maragh has made a truly remarkable comeback from significant injuries sustained in a spill. It reminds us of how dangerous and tough this sport...
Seattle Slew, One of the Best
POSTED: May 1, 2017
I was fortunate enough to see Seattle Slew race many times and meet him face to face during his career when he was trained by...
Luis Saez Gets Mount on J Boys Echo
POSTED: April 27, 2017
Nothing against Robbie Albarado, who took two hard Kentucky Derby hits losing Animal Kingdom and now J Boys Echo, but I love the move to...
Reach the World Breaks Leg, Euthanized
POSTED: April 24, 2017
I thought Reach the World was as good as any of the three year olds this year. I thought he could break the Apollo jinx,...
Antonio Sano Keeping the Faith in Gunnevera
POSTED: March 30, 2017
Trainer Antonio Sano is keeping the faith in his Kentucky Derby prospect Gunnevera. The colt is coming off a big win in the Fountain of...
Musical Derby Jockeys by Jonathan Stettin
POSTED: March 29, 2017
Jose Ortiz stuck with Todd Pletcher-trained Tapwrit for the Blue Grass opening the mount on Practical Joke. Chad Brown named Joel Rosario on Practical Joke....
