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Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Sainthood Apr 21, 2021 John Mucciolo/TwinSpires.com Sainthood arrival at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography) WinStar Farm and China Horse Club’s Sainthood is in 16th place on the 2021 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series. The dark bay colt finished second-best in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park while making his stakes debut on March 27. His lifetime mark reads 3-1-2-0, $91,900. Sainthood is lightly raced with just a trio of ou...

Like The King Has Derby Tune-Up At Keeneland For Red-Hot Ward Sponsored by: Like the King (outside), with Julio Garcia aboard, works alongside Canadian champion Arties Princess in advance of the May 1 Kentucky Derby On Saturday morning at Keeneland racecourse in Lexington, Ky., M Racing Groups Like the King continued his preparation for a start in the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) Presented by Woodford Reserve by working six furlongs in company in 1:12.80 over a fast main track. (Cli...

Our horse racing team breaks down how they see the field in the run for the roses to help you make your 2021 Kentucky Derby bets.

the  King, winner of the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) on the all-weather surface at Turfway Park two weeks ago, worked 6 furlongs over a Keeneland turf course labeled firm in 1:16 Saturday morning. The work was the first of three at Keeneland that trainer Wesley Ward has scheduled for Like the King in preparation for the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1 at Churchill Downs. With jockey Drayden Van Dyke aboard, Like the King started far back of workmates  Outadore�...

Ward Works Like The King On Turf As Part Of Kentucky Derby Preparations Sponsored by: Like the King at Turfway Park M Racing Groups Like the King, winner of the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) on the all-weather surface at Turfway Park on March 27, worked six furlongs over a Keeneland turf course labeled firm in 1:16 Saturday morning in Lexington, Ky. The work was the first of three at Keeneland that trainer Wesley Ward has scheduled for the son of Palace Malice in preparation for the $3 millio...

Lexington draw: 2 starters may turn down Kentucky Derby By HRN Staff Photo: Hodges Photography Even though two horses entered in Saturday’s $200,000  Lexington Stakes (G2) could use the race at Keeneland as a last chance to get into the  Kentucky Derby, it was not evident before Wednesday morning’s draw that either would seize on that opportunity. Hockey Dad were among the 10 horses drawn into this weekend’s 1 1/16-mile race that is a last-chance, 20-8-4-2 points qual...

Pedigree fun facts: Known Agenda Apr 6, 2021 Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com With his convincing victory in the Florida Derby (G1), Known Agenda becomes the latest advertisement for his sire, Hall of Famer Curlin, on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail. Curlin is a leading son of the Mr. Prospector stallion Smart Strike, who is emerging as a sire of sires. Other champion sons of Smart Strike making a name for themselves at stud include turf star English Channel and two-time Eclipse Award winner Lo...

Malathaat Exits Ashland Triumph In Good Order; Next Stop Kentucky Oaks Sponsored by: Malathaat (left) got the best of Pass the Champagne in the Ashland Trainer Todd Pletcher extended his all-time record number of Keeneland stakes victories to 59 on Saturday with triumphs by Shadwell Stables Malathaat in the Central Bank Ashland (G1) and Starlight Racings Jouster in the Appalachian (G2) Presented by Japan Racing Association. “They are all good this morning,” reported Amelia Green, ...

Tampa Bay Derby Winner Helium, Gotham Hero Weyburn Among Late Triple Crown Nominees Sponsored by: Tampa Bay Derby winner Helium breezes at Palm Meadows D.J. Stables Tampa Bay Derby (Grade 2) winner Helium along with Chiefswood Stables Gotham upset hero and likely Wood Memorial (G2) entrant Weyburn were among nine Thoroughbreds made eligible to compete in the 2021 Triple Crown with a $6,000 late payment that was due Monday. With nine late nominees during the Jan. 23-March 29 late nomin...

Concert Tour leads the field all the way in the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park on March 13, winning by 4 ¼ lengths under Joel Rosario. (Eclipse Sportswire) It’s hard to believe, but even in this COVID-19 winter the calendar keeps turning and the final round of preps for the 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is already upon us with the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby set for Saturday. The Louisiana Derby is the first prep to offer 100 Kentucky Derby qualifying points to the winn...