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2018 Kentucky Derby Track Notes

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From a Churchill Downs press release:

AUDIBLE / MAGNUM MOON / NOBLE INDY / VINO ROSSO - Trainer Todd Pletcher's four Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) hopefuls arrived at Churchill Downs at 2:30 Monday afternoon with the trainer following a few hours later. On Tuesday morning, it was back to work. At 7:30, during the special training window set aside for Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses, the Pletcher quartet exited Barn 40 and made their way to the track through a light rain with all galloping 1 3/8 miles over a sealed, sloppy track. Robert and Lawana Low's undefeated Magnum Moon (left) was partnered by Nick Bush, China Horse Club International, Head of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing and WinStar Farm's Florida Derby (G1) winner Audible was partnered by Amelia Green, WinStar Farm and Repole Stable's Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Noble Indy had Carlos Cano aboard and Repole Stables and St. Elias Stable's Wood Memorial (G2) winner Vino Rosso had Adele Bellinger aboard. "They all handled the ship well (from Palm Beach Downs) and I thought they performed well this morning and the sloppy conditions were no issue," said Pletcher, who won his second Kentucky Derby last year with Always Dreaming.

Pletcher has riders confirmed for three of his hopefuls: two-time Derby winner John Velazquez on Vino Rosso, Luis Saez on Magnum Moon and Javier Castellano on Audible. Noble Indy's rider is to be determined. All four colts come into Derby 144 off victories and Pletcher plans to give them a work here this week. "I am leaning toward Friday (rather than Saturday)," Pletcher said. "It will depend on the weather and it looks like there may be some rain Friday afternoon." Pletcher plans to have his charges do some paddock schooling beginning Wednesday of Derby Week with gate schooling sessions to be determined.

BRAVAZO – Calumet Farm's Bravazo galloped 1 1/2 miles Tuesday morning at 7:30 with exercise rider Danielle Rosier aboard for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. "I think he's training really well," Lukas said. "I think we'll keep the race honest. That's the best way to put it. I don't think he has any limitations at 1 1/4 miles." Lukas has not confirmed a jockey for Bravazo.

COMBATANT / DREAM BABY DREAM / RERIDE / SNAPPER SINCLAIR – Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen's quartet of Arkansas Derby (G1) fourth-place finisher Combatant (No. 19), Risen Star (G2) runner-up Snapper Sinclair (No. 21), UAE Derby (G1) third-place finisher Reride (left, No. 23) and Sunland Derby second-place finisher Dream Baby Dream (No. 24) all trained early Tuesday morning prior to the exclusive Derby/Oaks training session at 7:30. Their Kentucky Derby statuses remain in flux.

FLAMEAWAY – John Oxley's Flameaway jogged a mile and galloped a mile under Chris Garraway during the 7:30-7:45 training window for Derby and Oaks horses. The Mark Casse trainee, who will be ridden in the Derby by Jose Lezcano, is scheduled to work Saturday.

FREE DROP BILLY / PROMISES FULFILLED – Albaugh Family Stables' Blue Grass (G2) third Free Drop Billy and Robert Baron's Fountain of Youth (G2) winner Promises Fulfilled (left) jogged one mile Tuesday morning for trainer Dale Romans. Both horses are expected to breeze this weekend, according to Romans.

GOOD MAGIC – e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and Stonestreet Stables' Good Magic galloped 1 1/2 miles under exercise rider Walter Malasquez during the 7:30-7:45 training period for Derby and Oaks horses. Trainer Chad Brown was on hand to watch the morning activity after spending the past couple of days in Ocala, Florida. "I am pretty much here (through the Derby)," Brown said. "There may be one day when I go back up to New York." The champion 2-year-old of 2017 who is fresh off a victory in the Blue Grass Stakes (G2) is scheduled to have his final pre-Derby work here this week. "It will depend on the weather but most likely Saturday," Brown said of the work day. Brown said Good Magic would do some paddock schooling prior to the Derby and may visit the starting gate "because the gate crew likes to see them (before the race)."

HOFBURG - Juddmonte Farms' Hofburg (left), runner-up in the Florida Derby in his most recent start, was expected to arrive at Churchill Downs around noon Tuesday from Payson Park in South Florida according to trainer Bill Mott. Irad Ortiz Jr. has the Derby mount.

LONE SAILOR - G M B Racing's Louisiana Derby (G2) runner-up Lone Sailor galloped 1 1/2 miles at 6 o'clock under exercise rider Maurice Sanchez for trainer Tom Amoss. The colt is scheduled to breeze this week, according to Amoss.

MY BOY JACK – Don't Tell My Wife Stables, Monomoy Stables and West Point Thoroughbreds' My Boy Jack galloped a little more than 1 1/4 miles under exercise rider Peedy Landry for trainer Keith Desormeaux. Julie Clark, assistant to Desormeaux, said the trainer is expected to be in Louisville sometime Thursday with a work scheduled for Saturday. Kent Desormeaux has the mount on My Boy Jack.

SHAPING UP: THE KENTUCKY DERBY - Likely starters in the 144th running of the $2 million, Grade I Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve to be run for 3-year-olds at 1 1/4 miles on Saturday, May 5: Audible (jockey Javier Castellano), Bolt d'Oro (Victor Espinoza), Bravazo (TBA), Enticed (Junior Alvarado), Firenze Fire (Paco Lopez), Flameaway (Jose Lezcano), Free Drop Billy (Robby Albarado), Good Magic (Jose Ortiz), Hofburg (Irad Ortiz Jr.), Instilled Regard (TBA), Justify (Mike Smith), Lone Sailor (James Graham), Magnum Moon (Luis Saez), Mendelssohn (Ryan Moore), My Boy Jack (Kent Desormeaux), Noble Indy (TBA), Promises Fulfilled (Corey Lanerie), Solomini (Flavien Prat), Vino Rosso (John Velazquez).

Possible starters within the Top 20 on the preference list: Combatant (TBA). Next up in order of preference: Snapper Sinclair (TBA), Blended Citizen (Kyle Frey), Reride (TBA), Dream Baby Dream (TBA), Restoring Hope (TBA), Sporting Chance (TBA), Givemeaminit (TBA) and Pony Up (TBA).

ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY LEADERBOARD

KENTUCKY DERBY JOCKEYS

Horse                 Jockey                      Derby Record
Audible               Javier Castellano        11-0-0-0
Bolt d'Oro            Victor Espinoza          9-3-0-1
Bravazo               TBA                           
Enticed               Junior Alvarado          1-0-0-0
Firenze Fire          Paco Lopez
Flameaway             Jose Lezcano             5-0-1-0
Free Drop Billy       Robby Albarado           14-0-1-2
Good Magic            Jose Ortiz               3-0-0-0
Gronkowski            Jamie Spencer             
Hofburg               Irad Ortiz               2-0-0-0
Justify               Mike Smith               23-1-4-1
Lone Sailor           James Graham          
Magnum Moon           Luis Saez                5-0-0-0
My Boy Jack           Kent Desormeaux          21-3-1-4
Noble Indy            TBA
Promises Fulfilled    Corey Lanerie            3-0-1-0
Solomini              Flavien Prat             1-0-0-1
Vino Rosso            John Velazquez           19-2-1-0             

Horse                     Trainer              Barn
Lone Sailor              Tom Amoss             29
Combatant                Steve Asmussen        38
Dream Baby Dream         Steve Asmussen        38
Reride                   Steve Asmussen        38
Snapper Sinclair         Steve Asmussen        38
Good Magic               Chad Brown            42
My Boy Jack              Keith Desormeaux      25
Flameaway                Mark Casse            36
Bravazo                  D. Wayne Lukas        44
Sporting Chance          D. Wayne Lukas        44
Free Drop Billy          Dale Romans           4
Promises Fulfilled       Dale Romans           4
Givemeaminit             Dallas Stewart        37
Audible                  Todd Pletcher         40
Magnum Moon              Todd Pletcher         40
Noble Indy               Todd Pletcher         40
Vino Rosso               Todd Pletcher         40

BLAMED - Cleber Massey's Sunland Park Oaks winner Blamed jogged twice around a sealed, sloppy track at 6 o'clock under exercise rider Luis Rojero for trainer Joel Marr. "We were going to go to the gate today, but with the rain we just jogged," Marr said. "Maybe it will be better tomorrow. We only get about 7 1/2 inches of rain a year in El Paso. In April and May it (the weather forecast) is dry and dusty." Ken Tohill, who has been aboard the filly in her past five starts that have resulted in victories by a combined 30 1/2 lengths, will have the Oaks mount. Blamed is scheduled to work Friday or Saturday, depending on weather. Marr said that Massey will be here only for the day of the Oaks.

CHOCOLATE MARTINI - Double Doors Racing's Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) winner Chocolate Martini walked trainer Tom Amoss' Barn 29 shedrow Tuesday morning following her five-furlong breeze in 1:03.40 Monday morning.

CLASSY ACT/PATRONA MARGARITA - Carl Moore Management's Rachel Alexandra (G2) runner-up Classy Act (left) galloped 1 1/2 miles at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday with exercise rider Simon Camacho aboard for trainer Bret Calhoun. In Calhoun's next string, Camacho was aboard Craig Upham's Ashland (G1) third Patrona Margarita as she jogged one mile.

COACH ROCKS - Roddy Valente, RAP Racing, and West Point Thoroughbreds' Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) winner Coach Rocks galloped 1 1/2 miles for trainer Dale Romans with exercise rider Adrian Vincencio aboard. "She looks better and better each day," Romans said. The Oxbow filly is expected to have her final breeze prior to the Kentucky Oaks this weekend, according to Romans.

HEAVENHASMYNIKKI - Loooch Racing Stables' Heavenhasmynikki galloped 1 1/2 miles during the 7:30-7:45 training window for Derby and Oaks horses with Jake Radosevich aboard for trainer Anthony Quartarolo. Heavenhasmynikki is scheduled to work Friday.

MONOMOY GIRL/SASSY SIENNA/KELLY'S HUMOR - Monomoy Stables and Michael Dubb's probable Kentucky Oaks favorite Monomoy Girl galloped 1 5/8 miles Tuesday morning at 7:30 for trainer Brad Cox with regular exercise rider David Garcia aboard. Monomoy Girl's stablemate, Medallion Racing and Jerry McClanahan's upset Fantasy Stakes (G3) winner Sassy Sienna (left) also galloped 1 1/2 miles at 7:30 with Edvin Vargas up. "That was a really solid effort in the Fantasy," Cox said. "I know how excited Gary (Stevens) is to ride her in the Oaks. It's been a good few weeks for our barn and I hope we can keep it going." Needing three defections to get in the Oaks field at No. 17, Ike and Dawn Thrash's Kelly's Humor galloped 1 1/2 miles. All three fillies are stabled in Cox's Barn 22 at Churchill Downs.

MY MISS LILLY - Courtlandt Farms' Gazelle (G2) winner My Miss Lilly galloped 1 1/2 miles under exercise rider Emerson Chavez for trainer Mark Hennig. Joe Bravo has the Oaks mount on My Miss Lilly, who is expected to work Thursday.

WONDER GADOT - Gary Barber's Wonder Gadot galloped 1 1/2 miles under exercise rider Orlando Cross for trainer Mark Casse during the 7:30-7:45 training period for Derby and Oaks horses. Casse confirmed via text that John Velazquez would have the mount on Wonder Gadot in the Oaks. Velasquez has ridden the filly four times including a victory in the Demoiselle (G2). Wonder Gadot is scheduled to work Friday or Saturday.

SHAPING UP: THE KENTUCKY OAKS - Likely starters in the 144th running of the $1 million, Grade I Longines Kentucky Oaks to be run for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/8 miles on Friday, May 4: Blamed (jockey Ken Tohill), Chocolate Martini (TBA), Classy Act (TBA), Coach Rocks (Saez), Eskimo Kisses (TBA), Midnight Bisou (TBA), Monomoy Girl (Florent Geroux), My Miss Lilly (Joe Bravo), Patrona Margarita (TBA), Rayya (Drayden Van Dyke), Sassy Sienna (Gary Stevens), Take Charge Paula (TBA), Wonder Gadot (John Velazquez).

Possible Starters within the Top 14 on the preference list: Red Ruby (TBA). Next up in order of preference: Exuberance (TBA), Heavenhasmynikki (TBA), Kelly's Humor (TBA).

ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY OAKS LEADERBOARD

BARN LIST – KENTUCKY OAKS

Horse                     Trainer              Barn
Chocolate Martini         Tom Amoss             29
Classy Act                Bret Calhoun          23
Patrona Margarita         Bret Calhoun          23
Wonder Gadot              Mark Casse            36
Kelly's Humor             Brad Cox              22
Monomoy Girl              Brad Cox              22
Sassy Sienna              Brad Cox              22
My Miss Lilly             Mark Hennig           37
Blamed                    Joel Mar              43
Heavenhasmynikki          Anthony Quartarolo    24
Coach Rocks               Dale Romans            4       

Tuesday, April 24 – Florida

Horse                     Trainer              Barn
Hofburg                   Bill Mott             19

Horse                     Trainer              Barn
Gronkowski                Jeremy Noseda         16

Horse                     Trainer              Barn
Bolt d'Oro                Mick Ruis             TBA
Justify                   Bob Baffert           33
Midnight Bisou            Bill Spawr            TBA
Rayya                     Bob Baffert           33
Solomini                  Bob Baffert           33

Horse                     Trainer              Barn
Firenze Fire              Jason Servis          TBA

Horse                     Trainer              Barn
Mendelssohn               Aidan O'Brien         17

Horse                     Trainer              Barn
Enticed                   Kiaran McLaughlin     TBA
Take Charge Paula         Kiaran McLaughlin     TBA

2018 Triple Crown quick links:

• Justify just great in the Belmont Stakes (G1) - Justify went to the front and never looked back, winning the 150th Belmont Stakes (G1) by 1 3/4 lengths to become the 13th Triple Crown winner. Late closing Gronkowski finished second with Hofburg third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
• Belmont Undercard Stakes Results - There were nine other stakes on the 2018 Belmont undercard, including the Manhattan Handicap (G1), Just a Game Stakes (G1), Metropolitan Handicap (G1), Acorn Stakes (G1), and Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) won by Spring Quality, A Raving Beauty, Bee Jersey, Monomoy Girl, and Abel Tasman. Get the results, charts, and photos for all nine here.
• 2018 Belmont Festival Friday Stakes Results - Friday at Belmont Park had 5 stakes races: the True North (G2) won by Imperial Hint, the New York Stakes (G2) won by Fourstar Crook, the Belmont Gold Cup Invitational (G2) won by Call to Mind, the Bed o'Roses Invitational (G3) won by Lewis Bay, and the Tremont Stakes won by Our Braintrust. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
• Intercontinental (G3), Wonder Again (G3), and Astoria Stakes - The Belmont Stakes Festival kicked off on Thursday with three stakes races, the Intercontinental (G3) won by La Sardane, the Wonder Again Stakes (G3) won by La Signare, and the Astoria Stakes won by Athens Queen. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
• Thursday Morning Belmont Stakes Photos - Thursday morning at Belmont Park, all 10 of the Belmont Stakes horses, including Triple Crown hopeful Justify, were out on the track. Lots of photos from the day including bonus horses Hoppertunity and Abel Tasman.
• Wednesday Belmont Stakes Photos - Wednesday at Belmont Park, Triple Crown hopeful Justify arrived along with stablemate Restoring Hope to join the rest of the field already there. Lots of photos from the day including Hofburg and Gronkowski on the track in the morning.
• 2018 Belmont Contenders at Churchill Downs - Monday at Churchill Downs, Justify had his final timed work before the Belmont breezing 5 furlongs in 1:01.40. Lots of photos from this morning of Justify and crew, plus Tenfold and Restoring Hope.
• 2018 Belmont Contenders at Churchill Downs - Photos and comments for Justify, Bravazo, Free Drop Billy, and Restoring Hope plus Oaks winner Monomoy Girl from Sunday at Churchill Downs. Both Free Drop Billy and Monomoy Girl had timed works.
• 2018 Belmont Contenders at Churchill Downs - Photos and comments for Justify, Bravazo, Tenfold, Free Drop Billy, and Restoring Hope from Friday and Saturday at Churchill Downs as they prepare for the Belmont Stakes.
• Justify wins the Preakness (G1) - Favorite Justify led all the way in the fog and slop to win the 2018 Preakness (G1) by a 1/2 length over Bravazo and a late closing Tenfold another neck back. He will go on to the Belmont undefeated. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
• Preakness Undercard Stakes Results - There were 7 other stakes on Preakness day but because of the rain only one of the turf races, the Gallorette (G3) won by Ultra Brat, stayed on the grass. The Dixie Stakes (G3) was won by Fire Away on the dirt and the Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) won by Switzerland. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
• Black-Eyed Susan Day Results - Red Ruby splashed home by 4 3/4 lenghts to win the 2018 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Pimlico in the slop on Friday. There were 6 other stakes on the card including the Pimlico Special (G3) won by Irish War Cry, the Allaire Dupont Distaff (G3) won by Song of Spring, and the Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) won by Happy Like a Fool. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
• 2018 Alibi Breakfast - The traditional Alibi Breakfast was held on Thursday May 17, before the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of some of the 8 Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horse as well as watch the presentation of the annual awards.
• Thursday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for 7 of the 8 Preakness horses from a rainy Thursday morning at Pimlico, where the rain only stopped for Justify to go out and poor Good Magic got dumped on.
• 2018 Preakness Entries - It will be only a field of 8 to challenge Justify in the Preakness on Saturday. Check out all the horses entered and links to full profiles of each horse with photos. Justify drew post 7 and is the 1-2 morning line favorite.
• Wednesday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for 7 of the 8 Preakness horses from Wednesday afternoon at Pimlico, including Good Magic, Bravazo, and Sporting Chance on the track plus the arrival of Justify, Quip, Lone Sailor, and Diamond King.
• Tuesday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for four of the Preakness horses from Tuesday afternoon at Pimlico, including Good Magic, Bravazo, Sporting Chance, and Tenfold who arrived at the track today plus bonus pic of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
• 2018 Preakness Entries - It will be only a field of 8 to challenge Justify in the Preakness on Saturday. Check out all the horses entered and links to full profiles of each horse with photos. Justify drew post 7 and is the 1-2 morning line favorite.
• Free Past Performances - from BRISnet.com for the Preakness
• Thursday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for 7 of the 8 Preakness horses from a rainy Thursday morning at Pimlico, where the rain only stopped for Justify to go out and poor Good Magic got dumped on.
• Wednesday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for 7 of the 8 Preakness horses from Wednesday afternoon at Pimlico, including Good Magic, Bravazo, and Sporting Chance on the track plus the arrival of Justify, Quip, Lone Sailor, and Diamond King.
• Tuesday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for four of the Preakness horses from Tuesday afternoon at Pimlico, including Good Magic, Bravazo, Sporting Chance, and Tenfold who arrived at the track today plus bonus pics of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
• Analyzing the top Preakness Contenders - Our annual analysis of the contenders to see who best matches the profile of a Preakness winner. The top pick is no surprise this year, even if it isn't Justify.
• Free Past Performances - from BRISnet.com
• Justify splashes to the finish in the Kentucky Derby (G1) - Favorite Justify pressed the pace the whole way before winning the Kentucky Derby (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths in the slop over Good Magic with late closing Audible third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
• The 2018 Kentucky Derby Field - Check out a photo of each horse on Derby day from during the post parade. Includes links to their profiles and where they finished in the race. 0
• Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Results - There were 6 other stakes on the card today with the Derby, including the Old Forester Turf Classic (G1) won by Yoshida, the Humana Distaff (G1) won by American Gal, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) won by Proctor's Ledge, the Churchill Downs Stakes (G2) won by Limousine Liberal, the American Turf (G2) won by Maraud, and the Pat Day Mile (G3) won by Funny Duck. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
• Monomoy Girl takes the Kentucky Oaks (G1) - Monomoy Girl survived an objection from John Velazquez aboard second place finisher Wonder Gadot to win the 2018 Kentucky Oaks by 1/2 a length with favorite Midnight Bisou third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
• Kentucky Oaks Undercard Stakes Results - There were 5 other stakes on the card today with the Oaks, including the La Troienne (G1) won by Salty, the Alysheba (G2) won by Backyard Heaven, the Eight Belles (G2) won by Mia Mischief, the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G3) won by Will Call, and the Edgewood Stakes (G3) won by Toinette. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
• Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos - 19 Derby horses and 9 Oaks fillies from Thursday morning.
• Wednesday Kentucky Derby Photos - 19 Derby horses and 11 Oaks fillies from Wednesday plus some scenic shots.
• Tuesday Kentucky Derby Photos - 17 Derby horses and 10 Oaks fillies from Tuesday plus some scenic shots.
• Kentucky Derby Entries - A field of 20 plus one also-eligible was entered for the 144th Kentucky Derby on Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs. Favorite Justify drew post 7 with morning line odds are 3-1. Get lots of info and links to full profiles of each horse with photos.
• Free Past Performances - from BRISnet.com for the Derby
• Kentucky Derby Prep Races - What races should a horse prep in to win the Kentucky Derby? Some races may seem obvious, but have not produced a Derby winner in many years. Find out which races are the best preps here.
• 2018 Kentucky Derby Analysis - Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. The top horse will surprise you, but the bottom horse will surprise you even more!
• 2018 Kentucky Oaks Entries - A full field of 14 three-year-old fillies were entered for the 144th Longines Kentucky Oaks to be run at Churchill Downs on Friday afternoon. Rachel Alexandra (G2) and Ashland (G1) winner Monomoy Girl is the 2-1 morning line favorite but drew the far outside post.
• Free Past Performances - from BRISnet.com for the Oaks
• Kentucky Derby Winners and Auction Prices - Bigger may seem better, but in the case of Kentucky Derby horses who sold at auction, less is more. Here is a look at how (badly) high priced auction purchases have done in the Kentucky Derby and the auction prices for this year's top Derby contenders.
• Kentucky Derby Notes for 4/30 - Combatant made his final timed work at Churchill Downs and during the day all the Derby horses finally arrived at the track. Entries were drawn for the Oaks and the Derby will be drawn on Tuesday. Check out comments and photos for the Derby and Oaks horses, probable starters for the rest of the Derby weekend stakes, and more. Previous: 4/29, 4/28, 4/27, 4/26, 4/25, 4/24, 4/23, 4/22, 4/21
• Kentucky Derby Points List - this is what determines which horses can get in the Kentucky Derby field.
• Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2018 - by Jim Mazur. Includes lots of stats for all 3 races and explains how to use a system of statistically derived negative angles to eliminate the "bad" picks. Revamped for 2018 with updated info.
• Triple Crown Trail - 2018 prep race schedule with results for all the preps.
• The Incomparable Kentucky Derby - Only the best horses get in the Kentucky Derby and you can bet on them with the best at William Hill.
• 2018 Kentucky Derby Security and Parking - After the new remodel, entry and parking are very different this year. Get details about that plus what you can and cannot bring to Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby day. Prohibited items will be confiscated and disposed of, so be careful!
• Derby prep race charts - free from DRF
• 2018 Triple Crown Nominations - 360 horses were nominated by the January early deadline.
• Jockey Club’s Annual Top 2-Year-Old Rankings for 2017 - Ranks the top 2-year-olds for 2017 and determines the dual qualifiers for the 2018 Kentucky Derby.
• Kentucky Derby Future Wager - This year there are 4 pools starting in November of 2017 plus a single pool for the Oaks during Pool 3.
  • Pool 1 - November 23-26
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  • Pool 3 - March 9-11
  • Pool 4 - April 6-8
• Kentucky Derby Traditions - Find out all about the big Derby Traditions: the rose garland, the trophy, the Twin Spires, mint juleps, singing "My Old Kentucy Home", fancy hats, celebrities and the annual Derby glasses.
• Fillies in the Kentucky Derby - a look at the 39 fillies who have contested the Run for the Roses and how they did. So far there have been 3 wins, 2 seconds, and 5 thirds.
• Kentucky Derby official site - lots of good info and the latest news here
• Louisville Courier Journal coverage - one of your best news sources for the Derby
• Blood Horse Triple Crown Mania - lots of good info here
• DRF Kentucky Derby Special - Lots of good info like past winners preps, contenders, past performances, and latest news.
• Review: Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments - Commemorative DVD from Churchill Downs with video from 27 different runnings along with interviews, photos, and historical info. Definitely recommended for any racing fan!
• Review: Churchill Downs - America's Most Historic Racetrack by Kimberly Gatto. An entertaining and informative account of the history of the track and it's most famous race, the Kentucky Derby, with lots of photos. Definitely recommended.
• Review: Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide - A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glasses and Shot Glasses edited by Judy Marchman
• Triple Crown Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont and compete with others.
• Buy advance tickets for the Derby and Oaks - from Churchill Downs and save $5 over the gate price on general admission
• Kentucky Derby Tickets - on eBay, always lots for sale here.
• Derby Tickets and Seats - how to get them and which are the best seats
• Triple Crown Index - the master list with even more info
• Triple Crown Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont and compete with others.
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