LEXINGTON, Ky. – In contrast to less predictable events that have occurred along the Kentucky Derby trail this year, form held up just fine Saturday, when the favored Vekoma sped to victory in the 95th running of the Grade 2, $1 million Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.
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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Improbable and Gray Attempt had major works for the Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby and Country House was committed to the race in Friday developments for the centerpiece of the upcoming Racing Festival of the South at Oaklawn Park.
The Racing Festival, which comprises six stakes worth a cumulative $3.6 million, runs from April 12-14. The Arkansas Derby – which carries points for the Kentucky Derby – will anchor the Saturday, April 13, card which also features the Grade 2, $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap and Grade 3, $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap.
ARCADIA, Calif. -- Omaha Beach, in his final drill for the Arkansas Derby next Saturday, looked sharp on Saturday morning at Santa Anita when working five furlongs in 1:00.60 under jockey Mike Smith, who rode him to victory in a division of the Rebel last month and has the mount in the Arkansas Derby.
ARCADIA, Calif. – The joy of seeing the best West Coast prospects for the Kentucky Derby on a card filled with stakes and top-class runners is overlaid by the turmoil that continues to surround Santa Anita. The Grade 1, $1 million Santa Anita Derby on Saturday leads to the Kentucky Derby. The path for Santa Anita is far more opaque.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – George Weaver and Mike Trombetta both are self-starter types who have risen from humble backgrounds to enjoy successful careers as horse trainers on the East Coast. Both have had one Kentucky Derby starter.
On Saturday, Weaver and Trombetta will be seeking to return to Churchill Downs for their second Derby when they saddle the favorites for the annual spring showcase at Keeneland, the Blue Grass Stakes. Weaver sends out Vekoma, the 9-5 program favorite in a full gate of 14 for the 1 1/8-mile race, while Trombetta has Win Win Win, the 7-2 second choice.
Hoffa’s Union, scheduled to run in the Wood Memorial on Saturday, is one of four 3-year-olds who were made late nominees to the Triple Crown via a payment of $6,000 that was due on Monday, Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, announced on Wednesday.
Hoffa’s Union was a runaway winner against maidens at Laurel before being purchased privately by a partnership that includes Gary Barber and Adam Wachtel. He is now trained by Mark Casse.
ARCADIA, Calif. – Roadster was breathtaking in his debut. He had his breath taken away in his next race.
Eight months later, in the Grade 1, $1 million Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, Roadster will make his bid for a berth in the May 4 Kentucky Derby. For a horse with a mere three starts, he’s had an eventful journey to get to this point, including time off for throat surgery to address a malfunctioning wind flap.
Tue, 04/02/2019 - 11:32
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Ten new names are in the lineup for the fourth and final pool in the 2019 Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which opens Friday at noon Eastern for the customary three-day run.
The morning line for Pool 4 as set forth by Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia shows 8-1 co-favorites in Game Winner and Maximum Security – but with three major Derby preps to be run Saturday, there figures to be plenty of movement in odds by the time the pool closes Sunday.