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Beyerwise, maiden look looks stakes and vice versa on Risen Star card

In terms of Beyer Speed Figures, the 3-year-olds were all upside-down Saturday at Fair Grounds. Angel of Empire won the Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes running 1 1/8 miles in 1:51.47 seconds, good for an 87 Beyer. Earlier on the card, Denington ran down Cagliostro in a first-level allowance race, going 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.41, which yielded a 91 Beyer. And fastest of all was first-time starter Bishops Bay, who in race 5 whistled six furlongs in 1:10.07 and got a 97 Beyer.

Marcus HershFeb 19, 2023

Judge denies Baffert's bid for injunction to overturn Churchill ban

A U.S. District Court judge in Louisville has denied a motion from Bob Baffert that would prevent Churchill Downs from continuing to ban the trainer, a decision that will likely result in Arabian Knight, Baffert’s top 3-year-old, being transferred from his barn to seek a spot in this year’s Kentucky Derby.

Matt HegartyFeb 17, 2023

Victory Formation leads Cox's lineup in Risen Star

Trainer Brad Cox has three entered Saturday at Fair Grounds in the Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes: Potential favorite Victory Formation, possible second choice Tapit's Conquest, and Angel of Empire, who can't be discounted, either.

Marcus HershFeb 16, 2023

Wadsworth taking Turfway trail to Kentucky Derby

The well-bred Wadsworth has hit his stride at Turfway Park, with a Saturday night allowance-level score his second straight win on the Tapeta. Trainer Brad Cox said he and owner-breeder Godolphin are “definitely considering” Turfway's upcoming Kentucky Derby points races for the gelding.

Nicole RussoFeb 15, 2023

2023 Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Hit Show

Nicole RussoFeb 15, 2023

Hit Show will train at Fair Grounds for next start

Hit Show, the Grade 3 Withers winner, hit the road Wednesday and will do his training at Fair Grounds for his next start, which is still likely to occur in the Grade 2, $750,000 Wood Memorial on April 8 at Aqueduct.

David GreningFeb 15, 2023

Kentucky Derby 2023: Asmussen's Risen Star trio just tip of the iceberg

You don't have to squint to see Steve Asmussen isn't out of the Kentucky Derby picture. He runs Silver Heist, Private Creed, and Harlocap on Saturday in the Risen Star Stakes, while Fair Grounds debut sprint winner First Defender stretches to two turns in an allowance earlier on the card.

Marcus HershFeb 15, 2023

Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for Feb. 15, 2023

Who's hot, who's not among this year's contenders for the Kentucky Derby.

Brad FreeFeb 15, 2023

Sam Davis third Classic Car Wash will return in Tampa Bay Derby

Classic Car Wash “was a pretty good third” behind Litigate and Groveland in the Sam Davis, which likely will get him a return trip to Oldsmar, Fla., for the March 11 Tampa Bay Derby, said trainer Mark Casse.

Marty McGeeFeb 15, 2023

Skinner enters Kentucky Derby picture with sharp maiden win

Skinner, Grade 1-placed as a maiden 2-year-old last summer, jumped into the Derby picture with an emphatic maiden win Feb. 12 at Santa Anita, his first start since October. Skinner won the mile race by more than three lengths with a noteworthy 95 Beyer Speed Figure.

Brad FreeFeb 15, 2023

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