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By Darren Rogers —- NEWMARKET, ENGLAND, April 23, 2018—Phoenix Thoroughbreds’ Kentucky Derby hopeful Gronkowski has incurred a slight infection and will not be able make the international journey to America and participate as scheduled in the Run for the Roses. The...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 13, 2018) – Risen Star (Grade II) winner Bravazo began his serious preparations for the Grade I, $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Friday morning when he breezed five furlongs in 1:01.20 at...

By John Asher —- Trainer Casse Reports Colt Will Run in Pat Day Mile; Wagering on Year’s Final Three-Day Pool Opens Friday LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 5, 2018) – Churchill Downs has announced that betting will be suspended on trainer Mark Casse’s promising Mississippi...

By Darren Rogers —- Pletcher Leads Trainers with Trio of Wagering Interests; Pool 4 Opens Friday, Closes Sunday at 6 p.m. (EDT) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 3, 2018) – A tightly-grouped foursome headed by Ruis Racing LLC’s San Felipe (GII) winner Bolt d’Oro (#2, 5-1)...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, March 21, 2018) – John C. Oxley’s Flameaway, the winner of Tampa Bay Downs’ Sam F. Davis (Grade III), leads a group of 10 3-year-old Thoroughbreds that were made eligible to compete in the 2018 Triple Crown with a late $6,000...

By Darren Rogers —- Fountain of Youth Winner Promises Fulfilled Heads Nine New Wagering Interests in March 9-11 Pool; Kentucky Oaks Future Wager Runs Concurrently, Betting Menu Includes New Oaks/Derby Future Double LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, March 6, 2018) – Ruis Raci...

By Darren Rogers —- JAPAN ROAD TO KENTUCKY DERBY CONTINUES WEDNESDAY WITH UNBEATEN LE VENT SE LEVE HEADLINING KAWASAKI’S ZEN-NIPPON NISAI YUSHUN LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017) – The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues Wednesday...

By Darren Rogers —- First Turn, Derby 143; CD Photo ‘ALL OTHERS’ STRONGLY FAVORED IN FIRST KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURES POOL, BUT STRONG SUPPORT EXPECTED FOR BREEDERS’ CUP HERO GOOD MAGIC, BOLT D’ORO Wagering on Four-Day Pool Opens Thanksgiving Day, Concludes Sunday, Nov. 26 at 6...

By Darren Rogers —- KENTUCKY DERBY SIRE FUTURE WAGER RETURNS; POOL OPEN THURSDAY AND CLOSES SUNDAY AT 6 P.M. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Nov. 20, 2017) – Offspring sired by Curlin – led by Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI) top two Good Magic and Solomini – are 8-1 odds...

By Darren Rogers —- ROAD TO KENTUCKY DERBY KICKS OFF SATURDAY WITH IROQUOIS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017) – The Road to the Kentucky Derby officially begins Saturday at Churchill Downs as 10 promising 2-year-olds, led by Saratoga Special (Grade II) runner-up...