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2013 Triple Crown Trail

I'll Have Another, winner of the 2012 Kentucky Derby

Updated: 4/29/2013

It's that time of year again when the newly turned three-year-old Thoroughbreds start their campaign for the Kentucky Derby and dreams of the elusive Triple Crown. The first Derby of the year, the Gulfstream Park Derby, was run on New Year's Day and there will be a prep race somewhere every weekend from now on until the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May.

Keep checking back with this list as I will post results and links to recaps or stakes histories for all the races weekly. Although we have had several near misses recently, including Big Brown in 2008 and I'll Have Another in 2012, the last Triple Crown winner is still Affirmed in 1978. Will a talented sophomore step up this year and finally end the 35 year drought?

You may also want to check the Road to the Kentucky Derby Leaderboard since the points earned by contenders in designated prep races are what will determine who gets in the Kentucky Derby at entry time this year. Races marked with an asterisk * below are points-scoring prep races.

J A N U A R Y
1	Gulfstream Park Derby	Gulfstream	1 M
Results: 1:34.39 - Itsmyluckyday, Sr. Quisqueyano, Undrafted
1	Spectacular Bid Stakes	Gulfstream	6 F
Results: 1:11.39 - Merit Man, City of Weston, Little Distorted
5	Jerome Stakes	Aqueduct	1 M 70 Yards
Results: 1:40.67 - Vyjack, Siete de Oros, Amerigo Vespucci
5	Big Drama Stakes	Delta Downs	7 F
Results: 1:27.46 - King Henny, Mr. Bandini's Band, Hero Force
5	* Sham Stakes	Santa Anita	1 M
Results: 1:36.50 - Goldencents, Den's Legacy, Mandando
5	Turfway Prevue Stakes	Turfway	6 1/2 F
Results: 1:18.31 - Mac the Man, Smokinindaboysroom, Lew and Mike
12	California Derby	Golden Gate	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:46.50 - Zeewat, Wildcat Moon, Tree of Life
12	Pasco Stakes	Tampa Bay	7 F
Results: 1:22.79 - Dynamic Sky, Sky Commander, Divine Ambition
19	* Lecomte Stakes	Fair Grounds	1 M 70 Yards
Results: 1:43.30 - Oxbow, Golden Soul, Fear the Kitten
19	Frank Whiteley Stakes	Laurel	7 F
Results: 1:24.78 - Ore Pass, Alpha Mike Foxtrot, Lunar Rock
19	Groovy Stakes	Sam Houston	7 F
Results: 1:24.74 - Worldventurer, Breathethefire, Mula Run
19	Pepsi Cola Stakes	Sunland	6 F
Results: 1:10.10 - Devons Ca Ching, Thermal, Kiss My Hennessy
20	Kitten's Joy Stakes	Gulfstream	1 1/16 M Turf
Results: 1:43.43 - Charming Kitten, Bambazonki, Redwood Kitten
21	* Smarty Jones Stakes	Oaklawn	1 M
Results: 1:38.64 - Will Take Charge, Texas Bling, Always in a Tiz
21	Jimmy Winkfield Stakes	Aqueduct	6 F
Results: 1:09.75 - Clawback, Winning Cause, Rubysandpearls
26	* Holy Bull Stakes	Gulfstream	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:41.81 - Itsmyluckyday, Shanghai Bobby, Clearly Now
26	California Breeders Champion Stakes	Santa Anita	1 M
Results: 1:36.56 - Tiz a Minister, Omega Star, Surfcup
26	Allen's Landing Stakes	Sam Houston	7 F
Results: 1:23.16 - Tour Guide, Hardrock Eleven, Holiday Mischief

F E B R U A R Y
2	* The Withers Stakes	Aqueduct	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:44.32 - Revolutionary, Escapefromreality, Siete de Oros
2	Hutcheson Stakes	Gulfstream	7 F
Results: 1:22.53 - Honorable Dillon, Forty Tales, Undrafted
2	96ROCK Stakes	Turfway	1 M
Results: 1:40.52 - Mac the Man, Bye Bye Bernie, Takin the Sloroad
2	Louisiana Premier Night Prince	Delta Downs	7 F
Results: 1:25.52 - Hero Force, Heitai, Indian Road
2	* Robert B. Lewis Stakes	Santa Anita	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:42.95 - Flashback, Den's Legacy, He's Had Enough
2	* Sam F. Davis Stakes	Tampa Bay	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:44.79 - Falling Sky, Dynamic Sky, My Name Is Michael
9	Miracle Wood Stakes	Laurel	1 M
Results: 1:40.58 - Dynamic Strike, Where's Dominic, Lunar Rock
16	* El Camino Real Derby	Golden Gate	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:51.45 - Dice Flavor, Nina's Dragon, Counting Days
16	Jim's Orbit Stakes	Sam Houston	1 M
Results: 1:39.44 - Worldventurer, Meme Jo, Breathethefire
17	San Vicente Stakes	Santa Anita	7 F
Results: 1:22.48 - Shakin It Up, Treasury Bill, Caballo Del Cielo
18	* Southwest Stakes	Oaklawn	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:44.84 - Super Ninety Nine, Fear the Kitten, Heaven's Runway
23	* Risen Star Stakes	Fair Grounds	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:44.52 - Ive Struck a Nerve, Code West, Palace Malice
23	Turf Paradise Derby	Turf Paradise	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:44.16 - Persuasive Paul, Brokered, Tiz Fitting
23	* Fountain of Youth Stakes	Gulfstream	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:42.24 - Orb, Violence, Speak Logistics
23	Gentilly Stakes	Fair Grounds	1 M 70 Yards
Results: 1:42.76 - Sunbean, Hopeful Notion, Nubin Ridge
23	Mine That Bird Derby	Sunland	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:45.32 - Dry Summer, Show Some Magic, Storm Driver

M A R C H
2	Black Gold Stakes	Fair Grounds	7 1/2 F Turf
Results: 1:35.84 - Up With the Birds, Animal Style, Cairo Six
2	Swale Stakes	Gulfstream	7 F
Results: 1:23.19 - Clearly Now, Singanothersong, Undrafted
2	Gazebo Stakes	Oaklawn	6 F
Results: 1:12.00 - King Henny, Titletown Five, Malibu High
2	John Battaglia Memorial	Turfway	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:43.13 - General Election, Giant Finish, For Greater Glory
2	* The Gotham	Aqueduct	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:44.09 - Vyjack, West Hills Giant, Elnaawi
2	Texas Heritage Stakes	Sam Houston	1 M
Results: 1:37.94 - Departing, Holiday Mischief, Worldventurer
3	Palm Beach Stakes	Gulfstream	1 1/8 M Turf
Results: 1:48.18 - Rydilluc, Charming Kitten, Reporting Star
9	The Fred Capossela	Aqueduct	6 F
Results: 1:10.43 - Maleeh, Tenango, Clawback
9	Pelican Stakes	Delta Downs	7 1/2 F
Results: 1:33.36 - Hero Force, Heitai, Unbridled's Score
9	Private Terms Stakes	Laurel	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:51.35 - Mr Palmer, Battier, Seventeenohsix
9	* San Felipe Stakes	Santa Anita	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:42.34 - Hear the Ghost, Flashback, Tiz a Minister
9	* Tampa Bay Derby	Tampa Bay	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:43.96 - Verrazano, Java's War, Falling Sky
16	* The Rebel	Oaklawn Park	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:45.18 - Will Take Charge, Oxbow, Den's Legacy
23	* Spiral Stakes	Turfway	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:51.98 - Black Onyx, Uncaptured, Giant Finish
23	Rushaway Stakes	Turfway	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:45.66 - Crop Report, Divine Ambition, Red Wings
24	* Sunland Derby	Sunland	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:47.54 - Govenor Charlie, Show Some Magic, Abraham
24	New Mexico Breeders' Derby	Sunland	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:44.18 - Hush's Storm, Storm Surprise, Keagan's Way
30	Crescent City Derby	Fair Grounds	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:45.68 - Johnny Handsome, Hero Force, Skinny
30	* Louisiana Derby	Fair Grounds	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:50.28 - Revolutionary, Mylute, Departing
30	* Florida Derby	Gulfstream	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:50.87 - Orb, Itsmyluckyday, Merit Man
30	* UAE Derby	Meydan	1 3/16 M
Results: 1:58.35 - Lines of Battle, Elleval, Secret Number

A P R I L
5	Transylvania Stakes	Keeneland	1 1/16 M Turf
Results: 1:41.80 - Jack Milton, Up With the Birds, Redwood Kitten
6	* Wood Memorial	Aqueduct	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:50.27 - Verrazano, Normandy Invasion, Vyjack
6	Bay Shore	Aqueduct	7 F
Results: 1:22.09 - Declan's Warrior, Clearly Now, The Truth and K G
6	* Santa Anita Derby	Santa Anita	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:48.76 - Goldencents, Flashback, Super Ninety Nine
6	Ocala Breeders' Sales Sophomore	Tampa Bay	7 F
Results: 1:23.48 - City of Weston, Ruler of Love, Risk Factor
13	* Blue Grass Stakes	Keeneland	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:50.27 - Java's War, Charming Kitten, Rydilluc
13	* Arkansas Derby	Oaklawn	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:51.94 - Overanalyze, Frac Daddy, Carve
13	Northern Spur	Oaklawn	1 M
Results: 1:38.37 - Get Happy Mister, Looking Cool, Red Wings
20	Illinois Derby	Hawthorne	1 1/8 M
Results: 1:50.78 - Departing, Fordubai, Siete de Oros
20	* Lexington Stakes	Keeneland	1 1/16 M
Results: 1:43.93 - Winning Cause, General Election, Pick of the Litter
27	* Derby Trial	Churchill Downs	1 M
Results: 1:35.77 - Forty Tales, Capo Bastone, Ruler of Love

M A Y
4	Kentucky Derby	Churchill Downs	1 1/4 M
11	The Peter Pan	Belmont	1 1/8 M
11	Lone Star Derby	Lone Star Park	1 1/16 M
11	Alcatraz Stakes	Golden Gate	1 1/16 M Turf
18	Preakness Stakes	Pimlico	1 3/16 M

J U N E
8	Belmont Stakes	Belmont	1 1/2 M

2012 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races
2011 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races
2010 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races
2009 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races
2008 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races
2007 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races
2006 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races
2005 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races
2004 Triple Crown Trail with results for all races

Triple Crown quick links:

Oxbow upsets in the Preakness - Oxbow led the entire way in the Preakness Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Pimlico with Itsmyluckyday second and Mylute third. Heavy favorite Orb made a mild move to finish fourth. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Preakness undercard stakes results - There were 7 other stakes on the card, highlighted by the Dixie Stakes (G2) won by Skyring and the Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes (G3) won by Summer Applause. Get the results, charts, and photos for 6 of the races here.
Fiftyshadesofhay wins the Black-Eyed Susan - Fiftyshadesofhay just got up to win the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) on Friday at Pimlico by a neck over Marathon Lady with favorite Emollient 6th. On the undercard, Last Gunfighter won the Pimlico Special (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Analyzing the Preakness Stakes Contenders for 2013 - My annual analysis using popular angles and statistical trends to see who best matches the profile of a Preakness winner. The big surprise is that Kentucky Derby winner Orb is not in the top group!
Orb wins the Kentucky Derby - Orb was far back early but took the lead in the stretch and drew off to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths over longshot Golden Soul and Revolutionary. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
More Kentucky Derby Photos - More photos from the day including more of Orb, the trophy, the roses, Martina McBride, and lots of mud.
Kentucky Derby undercard stakes results - There were 5 other stakes on Derby day including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan and the Humana Distaff Stakes (G1) won by Aubby K. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
Princess of Sylmar upsets in the Kentucky Oaks - She rallied from far back to win the Kentucky Oaks by a half length over Beholder and Unlimited Budget, while favorite Dreaming of Julia was fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks undercard stakes results - There were 5 other stakes on Oaks day including the La Troienne Stakes (G2) won by Authenticity and the Alysheba Stakes (G3) won by Take Charge Indy. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
Wednesday Kentucky Derby Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 18 Derby horses, everyone on the grounds except the one in quarantine, and 6 Oaks fillies from this morning on the track.
Tuesday Kentucky Derby Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 14 Derby horses and 6 Oaks fillies from this morning on the track.
Kentucky Oaks Entries - A field of 11 fillies will go, with Gulfstream Oaks winner Dreaming of Julia favorite at 3-1 from post 8. Get the post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
Top Kentucky Derby Contenders - my list of the top horses headed to the Derby with profiles for each with photos, stats, and link to more info like past performances and pedigree.
Analyzing the top 2013 Kentucky Derby contenders - My 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. This year there were is a 3-way tie for the top spot: Goldencents, Normandy Invasion, and Overanalyze.
Free Past Performances - for both the Kentucky Derby and Oaks
Kentucky Derby Barn Notes - Daily notes and news about the Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders going back to April 14.
Derby Weather Forecasts - up to 15 days in advance
2013 Kentucky Derby And Oaks Security - New enhanced stricter rules will be enforced this year. Be sure to read the rules as many have changed and more things are banned. There will still be magnetic wand searches of all patrons and many things are no longer allowed. Check here to make sure you don't bring anything they will confiscate.
Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2013 - 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.
Road to the Kentucky Derby Leaderboard - points earned by contenders in prep races which determines who gets in the Kentucky Derby at entry time
Triple Crown Trail prep race schedule with results
2013 Kentucky Derby Future Wager - pool dates and info about this year's future wager
Blood Horse Triple Crown Mania
DRF Kentucky Derby Special - lots of good info like past winners preps and past performances.
Kentucky Derby Winners - a list of all the past winners with their connections and other info
Fillies in the Kentucky Derby - a look at the 39 fillies who have contested the Run for the Roses and how they did.
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
I'll Have Another wins the 2012 Kentucky Derby - Get the results, chart, and photos here.
I'll Have Another wins the 2012 Preakness - Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Union Rags wins the 2012 Belmont - Get the results, chart, and photos here.
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 $10 over the gate price on general admission
Derby Tickets and Seats - how to get them and which are the best seats
Triple Crown Index - the master list with even more info
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