2018 Kentucky Derby Track Notes
Date: 4/25/2018
All days: 4/21, 4/22, 4/23, 4/24, 4/25, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29
From a Churchill Downs press release:
HOFBURG - Juddmonte Farms' Hofburg,
runner-up in the Florida Derby (G1) in his most recent start, made his
first visit to the track at Churchill Downs Wednesday morning as he began his
preparations for the 144th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).
Hofburg, who arrived here Tuesday following a van ride from Payson Park in
South Florida, galloped 1 1/4 miles over a "good' track under exercise rider
Penny Gardiner during the 7:30-7:45 training window for Kentucky Derby and
Oaks horses. "I got on him when he came to Gulfstream when he broke his
maiden and for the Florida Derby, so I had some familiarity with him,"
Gardiner said. Trainer Bill Mott has planned Sunday as the day for Hofburg's
final pre-Derby work. Irad Ortiz Jr. has the mount on Hofburg. No Kentucky
Derby works are scheduled for Thursday. However, Courtlandt Farms' My Miss
Lilly is scheduled to breeze a half-mile in the morning in preparation for
the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1).
AUDIBLE / MAGNUM MOON / NOBLE INDY / VINO ROSSO - All four of trainer Todd
Pletcher's Derby hopefuls galloped 1 3/8 miles during the 7:30-7:45 a.m.
training period reserved for Derby and Oaks horses.
Amelia Green was on Audible, who is owned by China Horse Club International,
Head of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing and WinStar Farm, Nick Bush was on
Magnum Moon, who is owned by Lawana and Robert Low, Carlos Cano was on Noble
Indy, who is owned by WinStar Farm and Repole Stable, and Adele Bellinger
was on Vino Rosso (left), who is owned by Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable. The
Pletcher contingent is scheduled to work Friday. No rider has been confirmed
for Noble Indy. Pletcher's other riders are John Velazquez on Vino Rosso,
Luis Saez on Magnum Moon and Javier Castellano on Audible.
BRAVAZO – Calumet Farm's Bravazo galloped 1 1/2 miles Wednesday morning at 7:30
with exercise rider Danielle Rosier aboard for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne
Lukas.
Lukas has not confirmed a jockey for Bravazo.
COMBATANT / DREAM BABY DREAM / RERIDE / SNAPPER SINCLAIR – Hall of Fame trainer
Steve Asmussen reported Wednesday morning that Risen Star (G2) runner-up
Snapper Sinclair would be given some time off and be removed from Derby
contention. Also, UAE Derby (G1) third-place finisher Reride could be pointed
to the Preakness (G1) and not the Derby.
Both horses were outside the Top 20 on the Leaderboard.
Arkansas Derby (G1) fourth-place finisher Combatant (left) galloped 1 1/2 miles
Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. while Sunland Derby second-place finisher
Dream Baby Dream (No. 22) trained prior to the exclusive Derby/Oaks training
session.
FLAMEAWAY – John Oxley's Flameaway galloped 1 1/2 miles at 7:30 with exercise
rider Chris Garraway aboard for trainer Mark Casse.
Casse is scheduled to be here Saturday when Flameaway is scheduled to have
his final pre-Derby work. Jose Lezcano has the Derby mount.
FREE DROP BILLY / PROMISES FULFILLED – Albaugh Family Stables' Free Drop Billy
galloped 1 1/2 miles under Juan Segundo with and Robert Baron's Fountain of
Youth (G2) winner Promises Fulfilled, with Faustino Herrarte aboard,
following with his 1 1/2-mile gallop.
"I think it's been pretty clear how special it would be for me to win the
Derby one day," trainer Dale Romans said. "I feel like that would be my last
tip of the cap and could ride away in the sunset if everyone wants me to.
We're excited with both of these horses, especially with how well they
breezed last week. We'll definitely be in front with Promises Fulfilled. We
saw what happened in the Florida Derby when someone tried to go with him.
So, if they want to try again, be my guest." Both horses are expected to
breeze Saturday, according to Romans.
GOOD MAGIC – Eclipse Award winner Good Magic galloped 1 1/2 miles under Walter
Malasquez at 7:30.
Owned by e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and Stonestreet Stables, Good Magic is
scheduled to work Saturday according to trainer Chad Brown. Jose Ortiz has
the mount on Good Magic.
LONE SAILOR - G M B Racing's Louisiana Derby (G2) runner-up Lone Sailor
galloped 1 3/4 miles at 7:30 a.m. 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 (left) jogged two miles under exercise rider Peedy Landry
at 7:30.
Trainer Keith Desormeaux is expected to arrive in Louisville from Ocala,
Florida, sometime Thursday with a work scheduled for My Boy Jack on
Saturday. Kent Desormeaux has the Derby 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: Blended Citizen (Kyle Frey), Dream Baby
Dream (TBA), Restoring Hope (TBA), Sporting Chance (TBA), Givemeaminit (TBA)
and Pony Up (TBA).
ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY LEADERBOARD
KENTUCKY OAKS UPDATE
BLAMED - Cleber Massey's Sunland Park Oaks winner Blamed visited the starting
gate and then galloped 1 1/2 miles under Luis Rojero during the 7:30-7:45
training window for Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses.
"She did fine," trainer Joel Marr said of the gate schooling session. "We
use pads on her at home. She can be a little ticklish but she always has
been good in the gate." Marr said Blamed probably would work Saturday. Ken
Tohill has the Oaks mount.
CHOCOLATE MARTINI - Double Doors Racing's Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) winner
Chocolate Martini (left) walked trainer Tom Amoss' Barn 29 shedrow Wednesday morning
following her five-furlong breeze in 1:03.40 Monday morning.
The filly is expected to train Wednesday prior to the 7:30 a.m. Derby/Oaks
training period.
CLASSY ACT/PATRONA MARGARITA - Carl Moore Management's Rachel Alexandra (G2)
runner-up Classy Act galloped 1 1/2 miles at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday with exercise
rider Simon Camacho aboard for trainer Bret Calhoun at 6:45 a.m., Camacho was
aboard Craig Upham's Ashland (G1) third Patrona Margarita as she galloped 1 1/2
miles.
Calhoun does not have a rider confirmed for either filly.
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.
"Everyone keeps asking me if Rick Pitino is coming to the Oaks," Romans
joked. "I ask him about it all the time. I'd love to see him come but, until
yesterday, always said 'no' right away. Yesterday he just changed the
subject and didn't answer me. It's exciting to have a horse in a big race
like the Oaks and I'm sure he's looking forward to next Friday." Coach Rocks
is scheduled to breeze Saturday.
HEAVENHASMYNIKKI - Loooch Racing Stables' Heavenhasmyniiki galloped a mile and
a half under Jake Radosevich for trainer Anthony Quartarolo.
Third in the Davona Dale (G2) in her most recent start, Heavenhasmynikki
stands 17th on the Oaks leaderboard. The Oaks is limited to the top 14 point
earners that pass the entry box Monday. Heavenhasmynikki is scheduled to
work in company Friday morning.
MONOMOY GIRL/SASSY SIENNA/KELLY'S HUMOR - Monomoy Stables and Michael Dubb's
probable Kentucky Oaks favorite Monomoy Girl (left) 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 also galloped 1 5/8 miles at 7:30
with Edvin Vargas up. Both fillies are on target to breeze Saturday,
according to Cox. Needing four defections to get in the Oaks field at No.
18, Ike and Dawn Thrash's Kelly's Humor galloped 1 1/2 miles.
MY MISS LILLY - Courtlandt Farms' My Miss Lilly (left) walked through the paddock and
then galloped 1 1/4 miles with Emerson Chavez aboard.
Trainer Mark Hennig said Chavez would be aboard Thursday morning when My
Miss Lilly is scheduled to work a half-mile. Joe Bravo has the Oaks mount.
WONDER GADOT - Gary Barber's Wonder Gadot galloped 1 1/2 miles under exercise
rider Orlando Cross for trainer Mark Casse.
Wonder Gadot, who will be ridden in the Oaks by John Velazquez, is scheduled
to work Friday.
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: Amy's Challenge
(TBA). Next up in order of preference: Red Ruby (TBA), Exuberance (TBA),
Heavenhasmynikki (TBA), Kelly's Humor (TBA).
ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY OAKS LEADERBOARD
PROSPECTIVE FIELDS FOR UPCOMING STAKES
$100,000 KENTUCKY JUVENILE (Entries taken Saturday, race Thursday, May 3) -
Probable: Baytown Macca, Blazin Liason, Boucan, Inda Zone, Myhotrodlincoln,
Shanghaied Roo
$70,000 OPENING VERSE OVERNIGHT STAKES (Entries taken Saturday, race Thursday
May 3) - Probable: Dimension (GB), First Premio, Mr Cub, Royal Son, Royal
S
queeze, Serjeant at Arms (IND), Shakhimat, Swagger Jagger, Trust Factor
$400,000 ALYSHEBA (G2) (Entries taken Monday, April 30, race Friday, May 4) -
Probable: Always Dreaming, Backyard Heaven, Goats Town, Hence
$350,000 LA TROIENNE (G1) (Entries taken Monday, April 30, race Friday, May 4)
- Probable: Abel Tasman, Martini Glass, Streamline. Possible: Ivy Bell, Salty
$200,000 EDGEWOOD (G3) (Entries taken Monday, April 30, race Friday, May 4)
- Probable: Altea (FR), Beyond Blame, Bo Peep, Daddy Is a Legend, Heavenly
Love, Kabella, Toinette
$200,000 EIGHT BELLES (G2) (Entries taken Monday, April 30, race Friday, May
4) - Probable: Gas Station Sushi, Hold Her Tight, Kram, Mia Mischief, Salt
Bae, Shamrock Rose, Talk Veuve to Me
$200,000 TWIN SPIRES TURF SPRINT (G3) (Entries taken Monday, April 30, race
Friday, May 4) - Probable: Bucchero, Chief Cicatriz, Flashaway, Frisky
Magician, Imprimis, Kid Perfect, Latent Revenge, Restless Rambler, Riser,
Vision Perfect
$500,000 OLD FORESTER TURF CLASSIC (G1) (Entries taken Tuesday, May 1, race
Saturday, May 5) - Probable: Arklow, Beach Patrol, Channel Maker, Deauville
(IRE), Kurilov (CHI), Shining Copper, Sir Dudley Digges, Synchrony, War Decree
$500,000 CHURCHILL DOWNS (G2) (Entries taken Tuesday, May 1, race Saturday,
May 5) - Probable: Imperial Hint, Limousine Liberal, McCraken, Outplay,
Petrov, Unbridled Outlaw, Warrior's Club
$300,000 AMERICAN TURF (G2) (Entries taken Tuesday, May 1, race Saturday, May
5) - Probable: Admiralty Pier, Arawak, Channel Cat, Dragon Drew, Maraud, Ride
a Comet, River Boyne (IRE), Threeandfourpence, Tigers Rule, Tiz Mischief,
Untamed Domain
$300,000 HUMANA DISTAFF (G1) (Entries taken Tuesday, May 1, race Saturday, May
5) - Probable: American Gal, Finley'sluckycharm, Jordan's Henny, Lewis Bay,
Miner's Cat, Skye Diamonds. Possible: Ivy Bell
$300,000 LONGINES DISTAFF TURF MILE (G2) (Entries taken Tuesday, May 1, race
Saturday, May 5) - Probable: Juno (BRZ), La Coronel, Madam Dancealot (IRE),
Madame Stripes (ARG), On Leave, Psycho Sister, Res Ipsa, Union Strike
$300,000 PAT DAY MILE (G3) (Entries taken Tuesday, May 1, race Saturday, May
5) - Probable: Believe in Royalty, Givemeaminit, Greyvitos, Lombo, Madison's
Luna, Mask, Mississippi, National Flag, New York Central, Seahenge, Shane
Zain, Smart Remark, Title Ready
ARRIVAL/FLIGHT SCHEDULES
Sunday, April 28 – California
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
Sunday, April 29 or Monday April, 30 – New York
Horse Trainer Barn
Firenze Fire Jason Servis TBA
Monday, April 30 – Ireland
Horse Trainer Barn
Mendelssohn Aidan O'Brien 17
Monday, April 30 – Florida
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.
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- 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.
- 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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