Some news and notes to pass your way as the big race draws near. Orb’s a Go While there was no question that Orb – this year’s Kentucky Derby winner – was going to run in the field at Belmont, there was some question about his form following a disappointing finish at the Preakness. Well, … Read Full Story
Welcome to the Belmont Stakes
The third and final leg of the Triple Crown promises to be one of the most exciting this year, as separate winners in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes look to claim two of the big three and stake their claim to horseracing glory. In previewing this year’s “Test of Champions” from Belmont Park … Read Full Story
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