Correll’s Corner

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview Essential Quality was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the 147th Kentucky Derby on May 1 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. That may not be a good thing for a couple of reasons. First, nobody likes to bet a favorite at short...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- This year’s Kentucky Derby trail continued its upset run to Louisville when Concert Tour was beaten as the odds-on favorite April 10 in the Arkansas Derby. After an early speed duel with Caddo River, both were run down...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- When a 72-1 shot wins the Wood Memorial you know why I don’t like winter racing in New York. Bourbonic pulled off the upset over a field that in my opinion was lacking in any quality 3-year-olds. The winner is in this...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- Known Agenda; Derbe Glass Photo The Florida Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks and the UAE Derby highlighted March 27. Known Agenda won the Florida Derby and I have no problem adding him to this list. Like the King who won the Jeff Ruby...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- The biggest development on this year’s Kentucky Derby trail is Life Is Good is no longer under consideration for the 147th renewal of the race after sustaining a hind-end injury following a six-furlong work on March 20 at...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview Bob Baffert’s Kentucky Derby juggernaut continues to roll on. The California-based trainer has no less than five colts with Derby points and he also unveiled a maiden winner March 13 at Santa Anita Park that may be just as good as...