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By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 6, 2017) – MeB Racing Stables, Brooklyn Boyz Stables, Teresa Viola Racing Stables, St Elias Stable, Siena Farm and West Point Thoroughbreds’ favored Always Dreaming shook clear of longshot State of Honor at the half-mile...

By Darren Rogers —- BIG WORLD CAN’T BE CAUGHT IN WINNING WIN LA TROIENNE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, May 5, 2017) – Maggi Moss’ Big World took the lead shortly after the start and posted a 1 1/4-length victory over Romantic Vision to win the 32nd running of the $300,000 La...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, May 5, 2017) – China Horse Club and Clearsky Farms’ Abel Tasman rallied from far back and then held off a late bid from Daddys Lil Darling by 1 ¼ lengths to win the 143rd running of the $1,000,000 Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I)...

By Bob Hill, TSV Turf Writer —- Derby Day at Churchill Downs offers up seven different Pick-4 or Pick-5 opportunities. That many races will challenge any handicapper’s wallet, so I advise that you play the ones that look most appealing to you. Of course, partnering up with...

By Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- (Editor’s Note: Ron along with feature columnist Bob Hill, will be breaking down the 143rd Kentucky Derby live on radio station WFMB 1450 AM Saturday May 6th AT 9:20 AM) This year my question of “Why is this horse in...

By Bob Hill, TSV Staff Writer (Editor’s Note: join Bob and Senior Writer Ron Correll Saturday morning on radio station WFMB 1450 AM at 9:20 am for a complete Derby breakdown) Rain if forecast for Thursday and Friday of this week. For that reason, I am providing Pick 4...

By Darren Rogers —- ASMUSSEN TRIO, SONNETEER WORK TOWARD DERBY 143; GORMLEY, ROYAL MO ARRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 1, 2017) – Trainer Steve Asmussen’s three Kentucky Derby hopefuls turned in half-mile works Monday morning at Churchill Downs as did...

By Bob Hill, TSV Staff Writer —- With apologies to Lauren Stitch and Laurie Ross, both of whom have forgotten more about the pedigrees of thoroughbred horse than I’ve ever known, I’m hoping this layman’s look at sire lines of this year’s Kentucky Derby contenders offers...

By Brian Bohl —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Waterville Lake Stables’ Portmagee stayed perfect in 2017, posting a gate-to-wire victory in the $150,000 License Fee for fillies and mares 4-year-olds and up on the inner turf on Sunday at Belmont Park. The 4-year-old daughter of...

By Darren Rogers —- McCRAKEN, FAST AND ACCURATE WORK FOR DERBY 143; THUNDER SNOW ARRIVES FROM DUBAI EVER SO CLEVER BREEZES HALF-MILE FOR OAKS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, April 30, 2017) – Two Kentucky Derby likely entrants and two Kentucky Oaks hopefuls worked Sunday morning...