Thu, 03/27/2025 - 11:18

Five G looks to continue dirt success against Joseph pair in Gulfstream Oaks

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Five G won her first two races on turf before switching to dirt and entering the Kentucky Oaks conversation.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – In a matter of two weeks last fall, the New York-bred filly Five G established herself as a quality turf horse who trainer George Weaver did not want to leave up north for the winter.

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Wed, 03/26/2025 - 14:11

McPeek working Thorpedo Anna, Mystik Dan at Oaklawn

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Thorpedo Anna will likely start next in the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn.

Thorpedo Anna, the reigning Horse of the Year, and Mystik Dan, the winner of last year’s Kentucky Derby, will be spending the next several weeks at Oaklawn, trainer Kenny McPeek said Tuesday. The horses had been based at Fair Grounds, which wrapped up its meet Sunday.

Thorpedo Anna is being pointed for the Grade 1, $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at 1 1/16 miles April 12 at Oaklawn. Mystik Dan is owned by a partnership based in Arkansas.

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 14:10

Bestfriend Rocket has chance to fulfill Fletcher's Arkansas Derby dream

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Bestfriend Rocket has won back-to-back races at 1 1/16 miles.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Frank Fletcher will be chasing a more than 25 year old dream Saturday when he runs Bestfriend Rocket in the Grade 1, $1.5 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.

Bestfriend Rocket is a three-time winner who will be making his stakes debut off a gusty allowance win for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas on March 2. Fletcher purchased the horse as a 2-year-old in training last April, giving $575,000 for the son of Curlin who is from the female family of Tapit.

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 14:01

Kentucky Derby 2025: Crunch time for Pletcher as qualifying clock ticks down

Todd Pletcher June 1 2024
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Todd Pletcher has been playing catch-up with his 3-year-olds this year. Disruptor, Grande, and River Thames all need points.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – They’ve only conducted one Kentucky Derby this century – and none in the last 21 years – in which Todd Pletcher didn’t have a runner. The Hall of Fame trainer hopes this year won’t be the second.

Despite leading all trainers in 3-year-olds nominated to the Triple Crown (32), Pletcher enters the final round of Kentucky Derby qualifying races without a horse among the top 20 in points.