A total of 200 Road To The Kentucky Derby qualification points are on the line Saturday in 73rd edition of the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. The Winner will get 100 points, while the runner-up will receive 50, the 3rd-place finisher 25, with 15 going to the 4th-place finisher and 10 for the 5th-place horse. The 1 1/8-mile Florida Derby is one of the most influential prep … Continue reading The Florida Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby at Oaklawn Park reaches the end on Saturday, when the track hosts the $1.5 million dollar, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby. A deep and talented field of ten will travel 1 ⅛ miles on the main Oaklawn track in search of the prestigious Win that also includes maximum Derby qualifying points. The Winner will get 100 points, while the runner-up will receive 50, … Continue reading The Arkansas Derby
It’s never too early to talk Saratoga Racing and today the New York Racing Association released the racing schedule for the 2024 season. This year’s meet is highlighted by the 155th edition of the Grade 1 Travers Stakes (August 24th) and the Grade 1 Whitney (August 3rd). The 40-day Saratoga meet features 19 Grade 1 races as part of 71 Stakes worth $20.75 million dollars … Continue reading Saratoga 2024 Big Money Stakes
Only five horses that have participated in the Louisiana Derby have gone on to Win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. They are: BLACK GOLD (1924), GRINDSTONE (1996), FUNNY CIDE (2003), COUNTRY HOUSE (2019) and MANDALOUN (2021), albeit the last two by disqualification. BLACK GOLD and GRINDSTONE both Won the Louisiana Derby prior to their Victories in the Run For The Roses. This year’s competitive … Continue reading Louisiana Derby Field
Fairgrounds‘ Road to the Kentucky Derby reaches its terminus on Saturday with the running of the 1 million dollar, Grade 2 Louisiana Derby. It is the signature race of the winter-spring meet at Fairgrounds on their final weekend. The 1 3/16-mile contest is an important prep for the May 4th Kentucky Derby, offering a total of 200 qualifying points, distributed to the top five finishers on … Continue reading The Louisiana Derby
A press release out of Santa Anita Park this afternoon announced that Junior Alvarado has Won the 2024 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award. It is widely regarded as one of the most cherished honors given to a jockey, as each year’s Winner is determined by a vote of their peers. “That’s what makes it so special, that you have some impact on riders across the … Continue reading Junior Wins Big Award.
Whether they achieve Triple Crown glory or never set a hoof on a track, every racehorse begins life as a foal at a breeding farm. The farms represent the best of the best in foal care, with proven methodologies for raising the strongest and healthiest athletes possible. Once foaled, the curious little ones are up and walking within an hour and within a week are ready to … Continue reading From Foal To Thoroughbred.
As most of you reading this are aware; Thoroughbred horse racing is an outdoor sport and races typically take place rain or shine. That means track conditions can vary widely with the weather. Racing literature in every iteration often refers to track conditions and the amount of moisture held by dirt and turf (grass) racing surfaces. But even for those of us in-the-know, track condition … Continue reading Track Conditions
Throughout horse racing history, women have been instrumental in contributing to the progression and advancement of the sport both on and of the track. Although horse racing remains a largely male-dominated world, women continue to break down barriers as jockeys, trainers, owners, breeders, and farm managers. To honor International Women’s Day, the Daily Racing Blog would like to acknowledge a woman that made a lasting … Continue reading International Women’s Day
The Road to the Kentucky Derby runs through Tampa Bay Downs Saturday with the 43rd edition of the Tampa Bay Derby. In addition to the $400,000 dollar purse, the Grade 2 contest offers a total of 105 Derby qualifying points, with 50 going to the Winner, 25 to 2nd, 15 to 3rd, 10 to 4th, and five points to 5th. Here’s a look back at a couple of … Continue reading Tampa Bay Derby OG
