Category: Triple Crown

Black-Eyed Susan, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Laurel Park, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness, Triple Crown

A Few Morsels Of Preakness Knowledge

The Preakness Stakes is Saturday, May 16th. Pimlico Race Course normally hosts the second leg of the Triple Crown but due to major construction in an effort to update the old track the race has been moved to neighboring Laurel Park. The Preakness, until recently, determines if a Triple Crown will be on the line in the Belmont Stakes three weeks later- again this year being held at Saratoga. There won’t be … Continue reading A Few Morsels Of Preakness Knowledge

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Belmont Stakes, Churchill Downs, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Laurel Park, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness, Saratoga, Triple Crown, Women In Racing

GOLDEN TEMPO Passes On The Preakness

The 2026 Kentucky Derby winner GOLDEN TEMPO will not compete in the May 16th Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. Instead, trainer Cherie DeVaux will prepare the stone-cold closer for the June 6th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. “We are looking forward to pointing him toward the Belmont Stakes and are excited for what lies ahead with this very special horse” DeVaux said in a … Continue reading GOLDEN TEMPO Passes On The Preakness

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GOLDEN TEMPLE Glitters

GOLDEN TEMPLE, with Jose Ortiz aboard went last to first down the stretch to win the 152 edition of the Kentucky Derby. At odds of 23-1 the Cherie Devaux trained colt took the 5 million dollar Run for the Roses in exciting fashion as he got up from 17 lengths back to beat fan favorite RENEGADE– rode by Irad Ortiz Jr.– Jose’s older brother. With … Continue reading GOLDEN TEMPLE Glitters

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Churchill Downs, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Post Position, Trainers, Triple Crown, Wagering

Who Wins The Kentucky Derby? (Part I)

The most exciting two minutes in sports is upon us. Saturday is the 152nd edition of the Kentucky Derby. As has been the norm is the past couple decades there will be a full field of 20 horses running for the honor of wearing the horseshoe-wreath of roses With that in mind, the Daily Racing Blog will look at this year’s field on three separate … Continue reading Who Wins The Kentucky Derby? (Part I)

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Some Little Known Derby Facts

The Kentucky Derby was first held in 1875 which ranks it as the longest continuously held major sporting event in the United States. This year is the 152nd edition of the Derby, which had been held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs every year since 1946. The only glitch in that streak is 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the race until … Continue reading Some Little Known Derby Facts

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When ‘The Road’ Began

Prior to 2013 the traditional qualifying factor for horses wanting to participate in the Kentucky Derby was total Graded Stakes purse earnings. The more money an eligible horse won, the increased chance of entering the starting gate on the first Saturday in May. But beginning in 2013 Churchill Downs scratched the classic earnings method in favor of a points-based system which totally revamped the traditional Prep Races. These Prep … Continue reading When ‘The Road’ Began

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Derby Prep Races Are Underway

The two-year-old racing season is over, so happy belated birthday to all the 2026 Derby Contenders. The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby is open for business and traffic will be getting heavier as the Prep Races begin in earnest.   Here is a basic primer/review about how horses qualify for the Run for the Roses. WHO: THREE-YEAR-OLD THOROUGHBREDS: When you hear that Winning the Kentucky Derby is a once-in-a-lifetime event, that’s … Continue reading Derby Prep Races Are Underway

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Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Preakness, Triple Crown

What A Ride For ‘The Kid’

Over four decades (can that be right?) removed from his sensational jockey career, Steve Cauthen lives the life of a typical Thoroughbred insider in his hometown of Verona in Northern Kentucky. Best known for capturing the 1978 Triple Crown aboard AFFIRMED, Cauthen had established himself as a potential superstar in his first full year as a jockey in 1977.  He was honored for that season with three Eclipse Awards—outstanding apprentice and journeyman … Continue reading What A Ride For ‘The Kid’

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Overshadowed SHAM

Most horse racing enthusiasts of a certain age recognize that SECRETARIAT was one of the best — if not THE best — racehorses of all time. Over fifty years later Big Red’s career still resonates with some of the most unforgettable performances in the history of the sport. During the 1973 Triple Crown, SECRETARIAT had a rivalry with a talented colt in his own right, SHAM.   A … Continue reading Overshadowed SHAM

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Who Wins The 2025 BC Classic?

The $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic is North America’s Thoroughbred Racing Championship event. The results of the Classic are often the determining factor in which racehorse is honored as Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards. Here is a brief look at the Breeders’ Cup feature race on Saturday: 1. FIERCENESS [ML 5-2] Jockey: John Velazquez. Trainer: Todd Pletcher. When this colt is good, he’s really, really good. … Continue reading Who Wins The 2025 BC Classic?

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