The road to the Kentucky Derby winds through Arkansas this Saturday as a competitive group of 3-year-olds line up for a lucrative edition of the Rebel Stakes, at Oaklawn Park. So read on for nine facts about the race, some helpful, others just interesting. 1. The Rebel was first contested in 1961, making this year the 60th edition. 2. In the last 11 contests, the … Continue reading Rebel Stakes
Monday, Fun-Day. Test your general horse racing knowledge with this quick quiz on The Sport Of Kings. 1. What is the name of the area where horses and jockeys prepare for each race? A. Saddling Circle B. Paddock C. Jock Walk 2. What’s the name of the area in front of the grandstand where fans watch races? A. Apron B. Smock C. Bonnet 3. What’s … Continue reading Horse Knowledge & Sense
It was just last month that SOLE VOLANTE captured the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs with a closing rush to defeat the favored INDEPENDENCE HALL. That was a huge move forward, and he will now attempt the next step in the Grade 2, $400,000 dollar Tampa Bay Derby on Saturday. The Win by SOLE VOLANTE last month did not seem to … Continue reading Tampa Bay Derby Picks
The racing office at Santa Anita really stretched out to find seven contenders for Saturday’s Grade 2, $400,000 dollar San Felipe Stakes— which regardless of its field size and betting potential is a notable stop on the 2020 Kentucky Derby trail. No fewer than four serious Triple Crown hopefuls will line up in the eighth race of the day, a 1 1/16-mile test allotting Derby … Continue reading The San Felipe Stakes
Earlier in the day, long before the horses broke from the starting gate in the Grade 2, $400,000 dollar Fountain Of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park, an important change was announced. Rather than see his horse break from the outside post in a field of 11, Saffie Joseph Jr. the trainer for CHANCE IT opted for discretion over valor and scratched (as predicted on Friday … Continue reading F.O.Y. Recap
Saturday is the Grade 2, $400,000 dollar Fountain Of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The race offers 50-20-10-5 points toward the 2020 Kentucky Derby, and has attracted a field of 12. Here then is the Daily Racing Blog analysis of the entrants along with official Morning Line odds. 1. CANDY TYCOON [ML 15-1] Trainer: Todd Pletcher. Jockey: Manny Franco. This colt always worked well last … Continue reading Fountain Of Youth Picks
The Road To The Kentucky Derby runs through South Florida this weekend as Gulfstream Park hosts the Fountain Of Youth Stakes on Saturday. To help you get better acquainted with this race, here are a few facts to help you learn and earn: 1. This year is the 74th edition of the race, which was first run back in 1945. 2. Horses will be competing … Continue reading Finding The Fountain Of Youth
A.P. INDY was seemingly born to greatness. He was sired by Triple Crown Winner SEATTLE SLEW. His successful dam (mother), WEEKEND SURPRISE, was no surprise to anyone as she was sired by SECRETARIAT, another Triple Crown Champion. Ambitious, wealthy owners pay massive sums for such regal bloodlines, so it was no surprise that Japanese owner Tomonori Tsurumaki went to $2.9 million before the auctioneer’s hammer … Continue reading Remembering A. P. Indy
The 2020 Kentucky Derby is ten weeks away. Which is not a long time when it comes to a thoroughbreds preparation. We’ve come up with a very subjective, non-scientific, top twenty horses to watch out for on the Kentucky Derby Trail. Here then in no particular order are the horses to keep an eye on, along with their trainer, racing record to date, earnings, and … Continue reading Tentative Top Twenty
From the beginnings of the sport in the United States, African Americans have made significant contributions to horse racing. African American jockeys dominated the Winner’s circle in racing’s first three decades. They were the first black superstar athletes in the United States, and Won 15 of the first 28 Kentucky Derby‘s. In fact, 13 of 15 jockeys at the inaugural Kentucky Derby in 1875 were … Continue reading African American Jockeys
