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horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle

Featured Derby Hats

In February Churchill Downs named three renowned and recognizable hat designers as a featured milliner of the 149th Kentucky Derby. From master milliners of classic creations to celebrity stylists and fresh fascinators, this year’s collection of illustrious designers can top off any Derby ensemble. Christine A. Moore returns for the sixth consecutive year of bringing fashion’s finest millinery creations to the Derby. Moore was the first to … Continue reading Featured Derby Hats

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Gulfstream Park, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Wagering

Who Wins The Fountain Of Youth ?

The Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain Of Youth Stakes is Saturday. It is the second of three official prep races at Gulfstream Park on the road to the Kentucky Derby. The 1 1/16-mile Fountain of Youth offers a total of 100 qualifying points for Derby 149, distributed to the top five finishers on a 50-20-15-10-5 basis. Here is a look at the field for this year’s edition of … Continue reading Who Wins The Fountain Of Youth ?

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Fountain Of Youth Trends

The Fountain Of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park is an important stop on the Road To The Kentucky Derby. The 1 1/16-mile race with a storied history has long ranked as one of the most important Triple Crown preps. Thirteen horses have used the Fountain of Youth as a springboard to success on the first Saturday in May. Can the rich history of the Fountain of … Continue reading Fountain Of Youth Trends

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Gulfstream Park, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Wagering

The Fountain Of Youth Stakes

The Fountain Of Youth Stakes (G2) is Saturday at Gulfstream Park. SPECTACULAR BID, BET TWICE, FORTY NINER, THUNDER GULCH and ORB are just a few of the decorated Champions of this historic Kentucky Derby prep race. First run in 1945 and currently contested over 1 1⁄16 miles, the Fountain of Youth has been producing Derby contenders for generations. SPECTACLAR BID (1979), THUNDER GULCH (1995), and ORB (2013) … Continue reading The Fountain Of Youth Stakes

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horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Oaklawn Park, Wagering

Who Wins The Rebel Stakes ?

The Grade 2, $1 million dollar Rebel Stakes on Saturday, is the third of four official prep races at Oaklawn Park on The Road To The Kentucky Derby. The 1 1/16-mile race has attracted eleven 3-year-olds who will compete for the 50-20-15-10-5 points that go to the top five eligible finishers. 1. VERIFYING [ML 2-1] Trainer: Brad Cox. Jockey: Florent Geroux. Was a debut Winner at Saratoga … Continue reading Who Wins The Rebel Stakes ?

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horse racing, Lifestyle, Oaklawn Park, Wagering

Trends That Tend To Win The Rebel

This Saturday is the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile event known for producing the occasional Kentucky Derby Winner- SMARTY JONES (2004) and 2015 Triple Crown Winner AMERICAN PHAROAH. History tells us a lot about the Rebel, which along with a $1 million purse, also awards Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top five finishers on a 50-20-15-10-5 basis. Looking over the last 10-15 editions reveals … Continue reading Trends That Tend To Win The Rebel

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Arkansas Derby, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Wagering

Rebel Stakes Historic Talent

The Road to the Kentucky Derby passes through Arkansas on Saturday, as the million dollar, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes takes place at Oaklawn Park. A competitive field is expected to line up for this 1 1/16 mile contest. Along with purse money the Winner will also earn 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points. The race was inaugurated in 1961 as the Rebel Handicap, and was changed … Continue reading Rebel Stakes Historic Talent

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Fair Grounds, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Wagering

The Winner Of The Risen Star Is…

The chase for Kentucky Derby points will take on a different perspective after Saturday’s running of the Risen Star Stakes at Fairgrounds. It’s the first race with a 50-point top prize on the Road To The Kentucky Derby. Previous preps have put their top finishers in a contending position for a berth, but taking the Risen Star will give the Winner more than enough points to assure … Continue reading The Winner Of The Risen Star Is…

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KD Championship Series

The biggest races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby are the Championship Series races. These contests award more qualifying points to the Winners, essentially making the races a Win and You’re In qualifier to the Kentucky Derby. The top 20 points earners on the leaderboard at the conclusion of all Kentucky Derby prep races earn a spot in the starting gate for the 2023 Run For The Roses on May … Continue reading KD Championship Series

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Stars Shine In The Risen Star

Fairgrounds will host the $400,000, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes on Saturday. It was 2002 when the race was awarded Grade 3 status, and then bumped up to Grade 2 status in 2010. It will be the first 50-point race of the season on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series, for horses hoping to make it into the starting gate on the first Saturday … Continue reading Stars Shine In The Risen Star

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