Author Archives: Tennessee Leduc

Born in Summersville Kentucky, Tennessee is an impassioned fan of horse racing, women, civilized debauchery, and... mint juleps. He writes, he reads, he listens, but above all he experiences the world he lives in.

2013 Preakness Stakes Results

The lead up heading into the 2013 Preakness Stakes was all about one name: Orb. But at the end of the day, there was another horse that dominated the race – and the headlines – ensuring that there would be no Triple Crown winner this year. On a solid day at Pimlico, it was Oxbow Read Full Story

Get Ready for the Preakness Stakes

The second jewel of the Triple Crown is upon us. With the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby in the books, the focus of the horseracing community now shifts to Pimlico Race Course for the annual Preakness Stakes. As you’d expect, all eyes are on one horse as the Preakness draws near – Orb, the Read Full Story

2013 Derby Results

In the 2013 Run for the Roses, Orb (7-2 on the Morning Line, 5.4 at the close for those betting on the Kentucky Derby) placed first and won a purse of $1.4 million. Golden Soul (50-1 ML, 34.5 close) finished second and Revolutionary (10-1 ML, 6.4 close) came third. Orb went into the race as Read Full Story

Kentucky Derby 2013 Results

The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby provided all the drama and theatrics one would expect from the most famous horse race in the world. In the end, it even had something of a storybook ending. Trainer Shug McGaughey, the Hall of Fame trainer who’s never won a Derby, looked on as his prized colt, Read Full Story

Kentucky Derby Contenders: Goldencents, Palace Malice & Oxbow

With the field of 20 now set for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, let’s take a look back at the stakes and prep races that led up to Churchill Downs, and examine which horses did what. Goldencents This horse has made as much noise for his on-track exploits as he has with his Read Full Story

Kentucky Derby Final Betting Odds

Here’s a look at the latest Kentucky Derby betting odds. Verrazano, 9/2 One of the six horses from the Todd Pletcher stable, Verrazano has been a pre-Derby favorite for what feels like forever – but, as the race draws closer, there are some questions being asked of his form. Though Verrazano has yet to lose Read Full Story

Kentucky Derby April Prep Races Recap

Here’s a rundown of what happened in April as horses and jockeys vied for spots in the 139th Kentucky Derby. Wood Memorial Results at Aqueduct Win, Verrazano Place, Normandy Invasion Show, Vyjack This was the race that basically put Todd Pletcher’s Verrazano on the map in terms of Kentucky Derby contenders. Coming into the Wood Read Full Story

Kentucky Derby Odds: Verrazano, Orb, Goldencents & Revolutionary Updates

Here are some odds to pass your way as the annual Run for the Roses draws near. The odds are courtesy of Bovada racebook. Verrazano, 7/2 One of a possible six (yes, six) horses that could be representing Todd Pletcher in this year’s Derby, Verrazano is at the top of most oddsmakers’ lists as the Read Full Story

Kentucky Derby Contenders Update April 18

As we get closer and closer to the 139th Run for the Roses, we’re going to take a look at some of the horses making noise on the Kentucky Derby scene. Napravnik to Ride Mylute There was a lot of discussion within the horse racing community as to who would saddle Mylute after he finished Read Full Story

Kentucky Derby News

Here’s some news and notes to pass your way for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby set for Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs. Orb Riding High We’ve written a lot about famed trainer Shug McGaughey in the lead-up to the Derby, mostly because of his prized horse, Orb. That theme continued when the Read Full Story