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Kentucky Derby picture still scrambled with three weeks to go

Kentucky Derby picture still scrambled with three weeks to go

The run-up to this year’s Kentucky Derby has been punctuated by a series of favorites being defeated in major prep races, defections of previously well-regarded horses, and some surprising additions. That trend continued in the past 48 hours, beginning Saturday with upsets by Brilliant Speed in the Blue Grass and Archarcharch in the Arkansas Derby, and continuing Monday when the European colt Master of Hounds was announced as a likely starter and Astrology was withdrawn from consideration.

Jay PrivmanApr 18, 2011

No Kentucky Derby for Astrology; colt will go to Jerome at Aqueduct

Astrology, one of last year's top 2-year-olds, will skip the Kentucky Derby and make his next start on Saturday in the Grade 2 Jerome at Aqueduct, according to a press release sent out by his connections on Monday afternoon.

Jay PrivmanApr 18, 2011

Under the Radar: Master of Hounds

Master of Hounds has shown enough talent in Europe to garner respect if trainer Aidan O'Brien sends him to Kentucky for the Derby.

Dan IllmanApr 18, 2011
Kentucky Derby: Uncle Mo arrives without fanfare at Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby: Uncle Mo arrives without fanfare at Churchill Downs

What a difference one loss makes. Instead of a backstretch throng to greet him following a police escort from the airport – the preferred treatment for a racing superstar – Uncle Mo was met by maybe a dozen cameramen and media members when arriving Monday at his Churchill Downs barn at precisely noon Eastern, about two hours behind schedule, in advance of the 137th Kentucky Derby.

Marty McGeeApr 18, 2011
Kentucky Derby: Master of Hounds being strongly considered to run

Kentucky Derby: Master of Hounds being strongly considered to run

There very well could be a European representative in this year's Kentucky Derby. Master of Hounds is being strongly considered for the race, according Monday to an Irish-based spokesman for Coolmore Stud's John Magnier, who owns Master of Hounds. Master of Hounds, a son of Kingmambo, is trained by Aidan O'Brien and was second in the UAE Derby in his lone start this year.

Jay PrivmanApr 18, 2011

Churchill Downs workout will set Animal Kingdom's Kentucky Derby status

Jockey Robby Albarado will work Spiral Stakes winner Animal Kingdom on dirt Saturday at Churchill Downs, a drill that is expected to determine Animal Kingdom's status for the May 7 Kentucky Derby, Barry Irwin, the president of owner Team Valor International, said on Monday.

Jay PrivmanApr 18, 2011
Blue Grass winner Brilliant Speed bound for Kentucky Derby, but runner-up Twinspired unlikely to make field

Blue Grass winner Brilliant Speed bound for Kentucky Derby, but runner-up Twinspired unlikely to make field

The inch or two that separated the victorious Brilliant Speed from runner-up Twinspired in the 87th Blue Grass Stakes on Saturday at Keeneland might be the difference in which horse makes the field for the May 7 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Brilliant Speed, the 19-1 winner for Live Oak Plantation, most likely will run back in the Derby after earning the $450,000 winner’s share from the $750,000 purse, whereas the $150,000 second-place check for Twinspired currently leaves him short of what would be required to make the 20-horse cutoff in the Derby field.

Marty McGeeApr 17, 2011
Kentucky Derby finally a reality for Jinks Fires, thanks to Archarcharch

Kentucky Derby finally a reality for Jinks Fires, thanks to Archarcharch

Archarcharch emerged from his Arkansas Derby win in excellent shape, his trainer, Jinks Fires, said the morning after the race, and on Monday night plans are to ship Archarcharch to Churchill Downs to begin preparations for the Kentucky Derby.

Mary RampelliniApr 17, 2011
Arkansas Derby: Archarcharch holds off Nehro in upset; The Factor finishes seventh

Arkansas Derby: Archarcharch holds off Nehro in upset; The Factor finishes seventh

Archarcharch ($52.40) won the Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby by a neck Saturday, when he held off a stretch bid from Nehro. The Factor, who was the 4-5 favorite, finished seventh, and immediately following the race, trainer Bob Baffert said it appeared the horse displaced his palate.

Mary RampelliniApr 16, 2011
Arkansas Derby: Archarcharch upsets; The Factor unplaced after being denied lead

Arkansas Derby: Archarcharch upsets; The Factor unplaced after being denied lead

Archarcharch rallied from off the pace and held off a late threat from Nehro to win Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.

Steve AndersenApr 16, 2011
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