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Binghamton’s Own Kentucky Derby Winner

The 152nd edition of the Kentucky Derby is less than three weeks away. Prior to all the hoopla and handicapping leading up to May 2nd Run for the Roses the Daily Racing Blog offers you another story of a Kentucky Derby upset: The year was 1918 and EXTERMINATOR was the 30-1, long-shot Winner of the Kentucky Derby. EXTERMINATOR was owned by Willis Sharpe Kilmer of Binghamton, who gained his wealth and notoriety … Continue reading Binghamton’s Own Kentucky Derby Winner

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Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Keeneland, Kentucky Derby, Lexington Stakes, Lifestyle, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The Lexington Stakes?

The $400,000-dollar, Lexington Stakes is Saturday at Keeneland. The race usually provides a 3-year-old with a way to catapult into the Kentucky Derby in the 24th hour of qualifying – but not this year. The Lexington offers 20 qualifying points to the winning horse, but none of the horses entered have accrued enough points to crack the 50 or more needed to run in the Derby even if they … Continue reading Who Wins The Lexington Stakes?

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The Lexington Stakes

Even though the Lexington Stakes (G3) isn’t the most lucrative prize on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the annual Keeneland event still holds a special place on the Derby trail. Traditionally one of the final Derby prep races, the Lexington usually provides one last opportunity for horses in need of qualification points to earn their way into the Derby field. Unfortunately, this year’s edition of the Lexington Stakes … Continue reading The Lexington Stakes

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Churchill Downs, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Trainers

And Here Comes GIACOMO !

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is less than four weeks away. The annual event is not only the most anticipated, most watched Thoroughbred race in the world but an essential part of American sports culture. Memories are made with each Run for the Roses, but some over the passage of time become legend, not only to day-to-day followers of horse racing but to the general public. The first Saturday … Continue reading And Here Comes GIACOMO !

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Who Wins The Santa Anita Derby?

The final three major prep races for the Kentucky Derby are scheduled for Saturday. Each of the three races offers 100 qualifying points to the winner. The last one scheduled is the $500,000, Grade 1, Santa Anita Derby. Here is a brief look at the field for that contest: 1. CHEROKEE NATION [ML 5-2] Jockey: Florent Geroux. Trainer: Bob Baffert. The light bulb finally went on for him … Continue reading Who Wins The Santa Anita Derby?

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Who Wins The Bluegrass Stakes?

The Bluegrass Stakes is Saturday at Keeneland Race Course. The Bluegrass is the marquee event at the Spring meet in Keeneland. The $1.25 million-dollar, 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old Kentucky Derby hopefuls drew a competitive field of nine for the 102nd edition of the race. The Blue Grass distributes the Derby qualifying points to the top five finishers on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale. Here is a … Continue reading Who Wins The Bluegrass Stakes?

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Springtime In Lexington

Spring is in the air, which means race fans are in the thick of one of the most active and important seasons in Thoroughbred racing. The winter meets are coming to an end and racing enjoys a rejuvenation with certain tracks opening for their spring meets. When the calendar enters April in Kentucky it marks the opening of Keeneland Race Course for its annual spring meet. Located … Continue reading Springtime In Lexington

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Who Wins The Florida Derby?

Saturday is the million-dollar Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. No prep race has produced more Kentucky Derby winners than the Florida Derby, including four of the last 10. The Florida Derby will award qualifying points toward the Run for the Roses on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale to the top five finishers. Here is a brief look at the field of nine: 1. ALBUS [ML 20-1] Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione. … Continue reading Who Wins The Florida Derby?

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Who Wins The Arkansas Derby?

The $1.5 million Arkansas Derby is Saturday at Oaklawn Park. It is the track’s fourth and final qualifying points prep race for the Kentucky Derby. The 1 1/8-mile race offers a total of 200 points to the top five finishers toward reserving a spot in the Run for the Roses, distributed on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis. Here is a brief look at the field for the 90th edition … Continue reading Who Wins The Arkansas Derby?

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Who Wins The Virginia Derby?

There’s only one Derby qualifying race this weekend, and that is the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. A spot in the Run for the Roses is on the line Saturday at the New Kent County track. Points will be distributed to the top 5 finishers on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis, more than likely assuring the winner a spot in the Derby gate. Here is a brief … Continue reading Who Wins The Virginia Derby?

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