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Spiral Stakes a must win for Positive Response's Kentucky Derby hopes

Billy Morey amassed more than 1,000 wins in less than a decade during a remarkably swift rise among the ranks of North American trainers. Based in Northern California, Morey ventured out of town for one of his more notable victories a few weeks ago, and on Saturday, he will try for his greatest yet when sending out Positive Response in the $500,000 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes at Turfway Park in Florence, Ky.

Marty McGeeMar 22, 2011

Louisiana Derby: Breen, Halls still have their share of Kentucky Derby hopefuls

Losing a Kentucky Derby hopeful is never easy, although in some cases, it can be reasoned away. George and Lori Hall recently sold Sweet Ducky to foreign interests for “a lot of money,” according to their private trainer, Kelly Breen, in a move primarily intended to maintain a semblance of fiscal feasibility in their multi-million dollar Thoroughbred operation.

Marty McGeeMar 22, 2011

The Factor among at least four from Rebel likely for Arkansas Derby

At least four horses from last Saturday's Rebel Stakes, including one-two finishers The Factor and Caleb's Posses, are likely to head on to the Arkansas Derby.

Mary RampelliniMar 21, 2011

Soldat gets down and dirty in workout

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin designed a workout on Sunday morning for Soldat at Palm Meadows in which he would be in behind horses and “take dirt,” as McLaughlin described it.

Mike WelschMar 21, 2011

Kentucky Derby 2011 Under the Radar: Elite Alex

Despite drawing post 12 in a field of 13, Elite Alex looks like an intriguing contender in Saturday's Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds if jockey Calvin Borel can avoid a wide trip.

Dan IllmanMar 21, 2011

Wood Memorial: Norman Asbjornson, Toby’s Corner could take on Uncle Mo at Aqueduct

Two days after the March 5 Gotham Stakes, the connections of the runner-up, Norman Asbjornson, and third-place finisher, Toby’s Corner, indicated they would look more at the Illinois Derby than the Wood Memorial for their horses’ next starts.

David GreningMar 21, 2011

Louisiana Derby a realistic spot for Stall's lightly raced Left

While the Louisiana Derby drew a large field of 13 when entries were taken and post positions drawn on Sunday, there is no one in the race with more than two victories. That includes Mucho Macho Man, who won last month’s Risen Star Stakes, the major prep for the Louisiana Derby, and is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for the 1 1/8-mile race. So trainer Al Stall Jr. is taking a shot with the lightly raced Left, who is 2 for 2, with both races going two turns.

Jay PrivmanMar 21, 2011

Turfway's Spiral Stakes offers side door to Kentucky Derby

Three-year-olds lacking any semblance of dirt form can still run in the Kentucky Derby, provided they amass the sufficient amount of graded stakes earnings to make the 20-horse cutoff. Last year, Donegal Racing and trainer Dale Romans used a combination of grass and Polytrack to get Paddy O’Prado into the Derby field, and the colt responded with a huge effort, finishing third while barely missing second.

Marty McGeeMar 21, 2011

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DRF StaffMar 21, 2011

Wood Memorial likely next stop for Jaycito

Jaycito, the second-place finisher in the San Felipe Stakes in his 3-year-old debut, will “probably” make his next start in the Grade 1, $1 million Wood Memorial at Aqueduct on April 9. Baffert said the other option for Jaycito is the Santa Anita Derby on the same day, but the trainer said he is leaning toward the Wood.

Jay PrivmanMar 21, 2011

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