Kentucky Derby winner Orb with assistant trainer Jen Patterson outside the Preakness Barn at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Wednesday.(Photo: Mitch Stringer, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Horse racing people like Orb’s chances at the Triple Crown after Kentucky Derby win Orb is the favorite in Saturday’s Preakness, at Pimlico in Baltimore Orb’s more [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Derby winner Orb gallops in New York
May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
BALTIMORE (AP) – Kentucky Derby winner Orb galloped 11/4 miles under exercise rider Jenn Patterson at Belmont Park on Friday, and trainer Shug McGaughey said he’s “pleased with everything I’ve been seeing.” Orb closed from 17th to win the Derby by 21/2 lengths last week, and is expected to have a final workout on Monday [...]
2013 Kentucky Derby Preview: Rainy odds, parking, race history
May 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will have a full field of 20 horses breaking from the starting gates at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Saturday. Just over two minutes later, a winner will emerge and thoroughbred racing will have its newest contender for a Triple Crown. The [...]
2013 Kentucky Derby Preview: Black Onyx scratched from Kentucky Derby and 5 things you need to know
May 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Derby is Saturday at Churchill Downs. Here are five things you should know: TODD’S SQUAD Trainer Todd Pletcher will saddle a record-tying five horses – Verrazano, Revolutionary, Palace Malice, Overanalyze and Charming Kitten. He first tried it in 2007, when his best finish was sixth. His only win came [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Goldencents, Itsmyluckyday jog at Churchill Downs
April 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Doug O’Neill’s first full day at Churchill Downs already has him feeling like he could achieve something special in the Kentucky Derby. Again. Back at the track for the first time since winning last year’s Derby with I’ll Have Another, the trainer is thinking about winning another Run for the Roses. [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Verrazano 1st on AP’s final Top 10 Derby list
April 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (AP) – Doug O’Neill is gearing up for a Kentucky Derby repeat. A year after winning the Derby with I’ll Have Another, the trainer is going for another – this time with Goldencents. The 3-year-old colt came through with a huge race in winning the Santa Anita Derby on April 6, and should [...]
Horse Racing: Run to Roses – Shanghai Bobby No. 1 in AP’s Top 10
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / AP) —- Round up the usual suspects. It’s time to hitch a ride on the road to the Kentucky Derby, and the trainers who show up just about every year are back again. Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert, Nick Zito and even four-time Derby winner D. Wayne Lukas have a whole bunch of promising [...]
Horse Racing: Road to Derby – Uncaptured owner Oxley pursues dream
January 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Thoroughbred owner John Oxley won the Kentucky Derby on his second try, in 2001 with Monarchos. He did not have another horse in the race until last year. This year he has a top contender in Uncaptured.(Photo: Amy Sancetta, Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — John Oxley spent $290,000 at Keeneland’s yearling sale for [...]
Horse Racing: Smiling Tiger ends 6-race skid at Hollywood Park
December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Smiling Tiger ended a six-race skid with a one-length victory in the $100,000 Vernon O. Underwood Stakes at Betfair Hollywood Park on Sunday. Ridden by Rafael Bejarano, Smiling Tiger ran six furlongs on Cushion Track in 1:11.24 and paid $5.40, $3.20 and $2.20 as the 17-10 favorite in the Grade 3 [...]
Horse Racing: Goldencents wins $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot
November 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
VINTON, La. (AP) – Goldencents led from start to finish to win the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot Saturday. Goldencents, ridden by Kevin Krigger and trained by Doug O’Neill, beat Bern Identity by 3/4 lengths, running 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.89. The winner paid $7.20, $3.60 and $3.40 in the field of nine 2-year-olds. Bern [...]
