Most of the morning activit at Churchill Downsy, as usual, came after the renovation break and featured the first local appearances of trainer Todd Pletcher’s Gemologist and El Padrino, along with the undefeated Take Charge Indy, all three of whom shipped in from Florida the previous day.
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.
When Bodemeister runs in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, many fans will harbor doubts about him that are based on the race’s history. But Bodemeister has some historical evidence on his side, too. His trainer, Bob Baffert, has captured America’s most famous race three times since 1997, and is the undisputed master at preparing horses for the Triple Crown series.
Field and odds for the 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 5. Contender profiles including replays, race record, and handicapping analysis video.
Hunter Thompson's story of the 1970 Kentucky Derby, entitled “The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved,” now has been released in a rousing CD version, unabridged, with the role of Thompson – narrator and star – read by Oscar winner Tim Robbins.
Most jockeys spend all winter in search of the horse they will ride in the Kentucky Derby. Javier Castellano thought he had found his Derby mount nine months ago with Union Rags. While Union Rags will be one of the favorites for Saturday’s 138th Kentucky Derby, Castellano will be on the back of a different horse -- by his own choosing, he will ride Gemologist.
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.
Outside Done Talking's Churchill Downs stall, a grand total of three media types waited to talk to Done Talking’s trainer, Hamilton Smith, on Tuesday.
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.
Rousing Sermon was the only prospective Kentucky Derby starter to work on Tuesday, breezing five furlongs under jockey Jose Lezcano after the renovation break.
