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Albaugh deals itself likely Kentucky Derby starter

Every Thoroughbred bloodstock entity faces difficult decisions in wheeling and dealing its stock in pursuit of success. Of course, operations want to breed or acquire the best horses possible – but financing that pursuit may also require selling some stock to raise capital. The Albaugh Family Stable faced some of those difficult decisions at the 2018 Keeneland September yearling sale – and so far, the Iowa-based racing operation of Dennis Albaugh and Jason Loutsch has wound up with a good hand.

Nicole RussoAug 30, 2020

Last year's freshman sires well represented in Kentucky Derby, Oaks

Last year's class of freshman sires was touted as stellar. Not only did the class have success with its 2-year-olds, with a pair of Breeders' Cup winners and several other Grade 1 winners sired by the group, but now, the following year, with several expected entrants in the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks by first-crop sires.

Nicole RussoAug 30, 2020

Top Kentucky Derby entrants spoken for as stallions

The Kentucky Derby is only a few days away. But for a few of the colts who will try to write their names in the history books this Saturday, part of their future is already secured. Several of the expected entrants in their Derby field are already spoken for as future stallions, led by favorite Tiz the Law, who will eventually join some of the biggest stars in modern history at Coolmore’s Ashford Stud.

Nicole RussoAug 30, 2020

Authentic shows top form in Kentucky Derby drill

There may be questions over whether Authentic can stretch his speed to 1 1/4 miles Saturday in the Kentucky Derby, but there is no question he's coming into the biggest test of his life as good as can be. This was confirmed Sunday morning at Del Mar when he completed his serious training for the Derby with a strong drill that capped off an excellent series since his victory in the Haskell.

Jay PrivmanAug 30, 2020

Cough forces Shirl's Speight out of Kentucky Derby

Owner Charles Fipke announced on his Twitter account Saturday that his unbeaten 3-year-old colt Shirl’s Speight will miss next Saturday’s Kentucky Derby due to a cough.

Ron GierkinkAug 29, 2020

Kentucky Derby: Smith, Shirreffs feeling good after Honor A. P.'s final drill

Honor A. P. is right where trainer John Shirreffs and jockey Mike Smith want him. In his final afternoon work here at Del Mar, his final work for the Kentucky Derby seven days hence, Honor A. P. worked a steady seven furlongs in 1:27.20, including a final quarter in 24.40 seconds, then galloped out a mile in 1:40.60.

Jay PrivmanAug 29, 2020

Pletcher confirms Money Moves for Kentucky Derby, Dr Post for Jim Dandy

Trainer Todd Pletcher has confirmed plans for his 3-year-olds, with Money Moves going to next Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and Dr Post, the Belmont Stakes runner-up, pointing to the Grade 2, $150,000 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga the same day.

David GreningAug 29, 2020

Kentucky Derby: Tiz the Law beats the rain with fast five-furlong drill

Before the rain came Saturday morning in upstate New York, Tiz the Law completed his major preparation for next Saturday’s Kentucky Derby by working a fast five furlongs in 58.96 seconds over a fast Saratoga main track.

David GreningAug 29, 2020

Kentucky Derby: Sole Volante to arrive at Churchill Sunday after sizzling work

Sole Volante, whose last start resulted in a distant sixth-place finish in the June 20 Belmont Stakes, was scheduled to arrive by van Sunday at Churchill for the Kentucky Derby after sizzling five furlongs in 57.80 seconds over turf Friday at the Palm Meadows training center in south Florida.

Marty McGeeAug 28, 2020

Kentucky Derby: Foley barn optimistic after Major Fed's sharp work

Pessimism is a very scarce commodity in the Greg Foley barn, from where Kentucky Derby longshot Major Fed has been training forwardly in recent weeks. The dark bay son of Ghostzapper was sent through his final pre-race prep, going five furlongs in 59 seconds well before dawn Friday with James Graham up.

Marty McGeeAug 28, 2020

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