Kentucky Derby News

November 11, 2012

Jamaica Winner King David Tops Probable Commonwealth Starters

Scarlett Stable’s King David, winner of the Jamaica Handicap (Grade I) at Belmont Park, tops the list of probable starters for Saturday’s ninth running of the $100,000-added Commonwealth Turf (GIII) for 3-year-olds on the Matt Winn Turf Course.
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November 10, 2012

Take Charge Indy, Bourbon Courage, Cease Work for Clark Handicap

Highlighting the list of more than 100 horses who recorded published workouts at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning was Take Charge Indy, Bourbon Courage and Cease. The trio of stakes winners is being pointed to the Grade I Clark Handicap Presented by...

November 10, 2012

Daisy Devine Holds Off Julie's Love to Win Cardinal Handicap at Churchill Downs

James Miller’s Grade I winning-filly Daisy Devine added Saturday’s 39th running of the Grade III, $111,500 Cardinal Handicap to her résumé with a determined front-running head victory over Julie’s Love-GB at Churchill Downs.
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November 9, 2012

Casse Could Have Two in Grade I Clark Handicap

Trainer Mark Casse said Friday that Bill Farish Jr.’s Pool Play will be pointed to the Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (Grade I) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 23, but the 7-year-old son of Silver Deputy might not be the only Clark starter...

November 9, 2012

Lanerie Joins Elite 400-Win Club at Churchill Downs

Corey Lanerie became only the 19th jockey to register 400 career wins at Churchill Downs when 2-year-old Pushthebuttonmax prevailed in Friday’s eighth race, a $50,000 maiden special weight.
“It feels awesome,” Lanerie said. “It...

November 8, 2012

Kentucky-Based Breeders' Cup Champions to be Paraded at Churchill Downs Sunday

Five of the seven Breeders’ Cup champions with Churchill Downs ties will be paraded at the home of the Kentucky Derby between races on Sunday.
Mort Fink’s Wise Dan (Mile), Janis Whitham’s Fort Larned (Classic), Fred and “Buff”...

November 8, 2012

Trainers Looking Forward to Parade of Breeders' Cup Champions

Five Breeders’ Cup champions with Churchill Downs ties will be paraded with horses running in Sunday’s eighth race. It is sure to be a unique and one-of-a-kind event for fans, but the trainers of these top horses also are looking forward to...

November 7, 2012

Impressive Maiden Winner Frac Daddy Could Resurface in Kentucky Jockey Club

Perhaps lost in the excitement of Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday at Santa Anita was the performance of Frac Daddy in Saturday’s seventh race at Churchill Downs. The 2-year-old son of Scat Daddy scored a 9 ¾-length victory under...

November 7, 2012

Grade I Winner Daisy Devine Tops 39th Cardinal Handicap

James Miller’s Daisy Devine, winner of the Jenny Wiley (Grade I) at Keeneland, will carry the top weight of 122 pounds when she faces eight rivals in Saturday’s 39th running of the $100,000-added Cardinal Handicap (GIII) for fillies and mares...

November 4, 2012

Hernandez Reflects on Classic Birthday Present

Not many people get to celebrate their birthday with a $270,000 payday, but that’s exactly what Brian Hernandez Jr. did when he guided Fort Larned to victory in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade I) on his 27th birthday.
“It...

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