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
Category Archives: 2013 Kentucky Derby News
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
Kentucky Derby March Prep Races Recap
The month of March has been a busy one in terms of Kentucky Derby positioning. With the 2013 race having implemented a new points qualification system – races increase in point value as we draw closer to the May 4 run date – things have progressively gotten more and more intense as the 139th Run … Read Full Story
Kentucky Derby Futures & Contenders
On Saturday, May 4, the 2013 Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs – the 139th annual Run for the Roses. While that date might seem well into the future, it’s never too early to start handicapping the field and looking at hoses that might make some noise come May. This year, the Derby … Read Full Story