Breeders' Cup Presents Connections: Gold's First Grade 1 A Study In Patience, Perseverance - Horse Racing News
Gold was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. The CyberKnife System, a non-invasive robotic treatment, has kept him in remission.
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Gold was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. The CyberKnife System, a non-invasive robotic treatment, has kept him in remission.
Nearly three decades have passed, but the memory of Oliver’s Twist winning the 1995 Federico Tesio are sharp as ever for Alberto Delgado.
Assuming that placement stands, Mandaloun would be just the second Kentucky Derby winner promoted to first in the wake of a post-race drug test, following in the footsteps of Forward Pass, who won the 1968 Derby after a positive test by first-place Dancer’s Image and a lengthy court battle.
Cyberknife emerged in good order from his victory in the Arkansas Derby (G1) Saturday and most likely will ship Tuesday to Churchill Downs to begin preparing for the Kentucky Derby (G1) while Secret Oath, third in race, will also head to Louisville to prepare for the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Nearly 40 years ago, a brilliant filly named Althea unleashed a terrific performance in the 1984 Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. After setting a solid pace, Althea rocketed the final furlong in a blazing 11 2/5 seconds to draw off and win by seven lengths. Her final time of 1:46 4/5 for 1 1/8 miles remains the fastest ever seen in the Arkansas Derby by a wide margin.