Jerardi: Kentucky Derby Beyers are on the wane
From 1987 to 2011, the average winning Kentucky Derby Beyer was 109. Until 2009, it was really a given that the winner had to get into that range. No more.
Dick JerardiMay 09, 2012
From 1987 to 2011, the average winning Kentucky Derby Beyer was 109. Until 2009, it was really a given that the winner had to get into that range. No more.
Michael Hammersly's weekly "Trip Notes" report, which covers stakes races from the previous weekend (and in this case, Friday, too). This edition includes the 138th Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks, Mervyn LeRoy Handicap, and more.
Mike Watchmaker's selections and analysis of the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, race 10 at Churchill Down on Kentucky Derby day.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday May 5th
Countdown to the Crown returns for a seventh season online as one of the most comprehensive handicapper’s scouting reports of the 3-year-old scene. Posted each Friday at DRF.com from Jan. 6 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars of the 3-year-old class.
Join DRF handicappers Mike Beer, Byron King, and Kenny Peck for live Kentucky Derby handicapping chat starting at 5 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, May 3.
Though interest in dosage theory has waned in recent years, there are still those who adhere to the pedigree-based formula. Here is a look at this year's Kentucky Derby contenders and their dosage indices.
Join DRF handicappers Brad Free and Marcus Hersh for a live chat during the Kentucky Derby draw starting at 5 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, May 2.
Join The Wizard for a live Kentucky Derby handicapping chat tonight, Tuesday May 1, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Each day during Derby Week, Steven Crist will answer a Kentucky Derby Handicapping Question of the Day. Crist will select questions from Facebook, Twitter, his blog, or the comments on this answer page to tackle on DRF.com Monday through Friday.