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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 qualifier for the Derby. Trainer Mike Stidham, however, said Proxy was “unlikely” for the Derby, eve...

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 Lookin at Lucky, hero of the 2010 Preakness (G1), and sire of promoted 2019 Kentucky Derby victor Coun...

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 Stable's Malathaat in the Central Bank Ashland (G1) and Starlight Racing's Jouster in the Appalachian (G2) Presented by Japan Racing Association. “They are all good this morning,” reported Amelia Green, who is overseeing Pletcher's string at Keeneland that also includes Ghazaaly, winner of Saturday's...

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. Stable's 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 nomination phase (pending late mail), there are now 335 horses eligible to compete in the Triple Crown'...

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 winner. Since the last edition of this blog in mid-February, Derby contenders have climbed aboard (or fa...