Correll’s Corner

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...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview We were thrown a couple of curve balls on March 6 in the Gotham and Tampa Bay Derby. Neither of the winners, Weyburn in the Gotham and Helium at Tampa are Triple Crown nominated. Both earned 50 points and likely would be in this...