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Kentucky Derby: McPeek hopes to complete personal Triple Crown with King Fury

His two victories in Triple Crown events have come in unconventional ways, so why can't Ken McPeek make it a full set? After winning the 2002 Belmont Stakes with Sarava, a 70-1 shot, McPeek won the 2020 Preakness with the filly Swiss Skydiver. As the 2021 Kentucky Derby draws near, McPeek is hoping to complete a personal Triple Crown with King Fury, who looks like he'll have to make the May 1 race off the also-eligibles list.

Marty McGeeApr 21, 2021

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Bourbonic

The biggest upset during this Kentucky Derby prep season was recorded by Bourbonic, who triggered a $146.50 return when he rallied to win the Wood Memorial. Approaching the Derby, he is likely to again be double-digit odds. However, what wouldn't be an upset is continued success for the A.P. Indy sireline in classic events.

Nicole RussoApr 21, 2021

Kentucky Derby clocker: Midnight Bourbon settles down and pulls away

Things remained relatively quiet on the Derby/Oaks front again Monday morning at Churchill Downs. Midnight Bourbon was the only potential Derby starter to work under the cool, sunny skies, and there were no Oaks candidates on the clocker's daily tab.

Mike WelschApr 19, 2021

Several prospective Derby starters represent first-crop sires

Tampa Bay Derby winner Helium, from a sireline with proven classic success, is among the 3-year-olds looking to give their first-crop sires a major boost in this Kentucky Derby.

Nicole RussoApr 19, 2021

Kentucky Derby / Oaks clocker: Pauline's Pearl, Clairiere drill for Oaks

Only two Kentucky Oaks starters work Sunday morning under clear but crisp skies at Churchill Downs: stablemates and Stonestreet homebreds Pauline’s Pearl and Clairiere, from the barn of trainer Steve Asmussen.

Mike WelschApr 18, 2021

Rosario to ride Rock Your World in Kentucky Derby

Joel Rosario has been booked to ride Santa Anita Derby winner Rock Your World in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 1, trainer John Sadler confirmed in a text message late Saturday afternoon.

Steve AndersenApr 17, 2021

Kentucky Derby clocker: Mandaloun looks sharp in six-furlong drill

Mandaloun and Essential Quality were two of three Derby hopefuls to work under cool, overcast skies over a fast track at Churchill Downs on Saturday along with Soup and Sandwich, who waited until the special training session restricted to Derby and Kentucky Oaks starters.

Mike WelschApr 17, 2021

Rock Your World works five furlongs in Kentucky Derby prep

Rock Your World, the undefeated winner of the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 3, worked five furlongs in 59.60 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday in advance of a start in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 1.

Steve AndersenApr 17, 2021

Concert Tour out of Kentucky Derby, targets Preakness

Concert Tour, who suffered the first defeat of his career in the Arkansas Derby on April 10, was ruled out of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday by trainer Bob Baffert, who said the colt needed more time before being ready to be at his best.

Jay PrivmanApr 17, 2021

Rombauer works for Kentucky Derby or Preakness

Rombauer, the winner of the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields in February, worked a half-mile in 48.80 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday in his first major exercise since finishing a well-beaten third in the Grade 2 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on April 3.

Steve AndersenApr 16, 2021

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