Kentucky Derby News

April 26, 2012

Take Charge Indy Works at Palm Meadows; Union Rags Arrives for Derby Bid

Godolphin Racing’s Alpha, second in his most recent start in the Wood Memorial (Grade I), is scheduled to work Saturday at Belmont Park according to trainer Kiaran McLaughlin.
Alpha is scheduled to ship to Churchill Downs on Monday.
BODEMEISTER...

April 25, 2012

Liaison Works Six Furlongs; Isn't He Clever Withdrawn from Derby Consideration

Arnold Zetcher LLC’s Liaison worked six furlongs in 1:12.80 over a track labeled as “good” under Shaun Bridgmohan after the renovation break on a sunny and mild Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs.
Working on his own after the renovation...

April 25, 2012

Nineteen Chefs Confirmed for Third Annual 'Taste of Derby' on Thursday, May 3

The hottest new Kentucky Derby party continues to heat up as 19 top international chefs announce their menu offerings and wine pairings for the third annual Taste of Derby – the Official Kentucky Derby Party of Churchill Downs. At this celebration...

April 25, 2012

Paynter, Undefeated Bourbon Courage Headline Field of 11 for Opening Night The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial

Zayat Stables LLC’s Paynter, who finished fourth in the Santa Anita Derby (Grade I) in just his second start, and the undefeated Bourbon Courage headline a field of 11 entered Wednesday for the 88th running of the $200,000-added The Cliff’s...

April 24, 2012

Two Baffert Hopefuls Work Toward Oaks; Strong Gallop for On Fire Baby

Mike Walker and Lou Sutterfield’s Amie’s Dini, runner-up in the Honeybee (Grade III) and Fantasy (GII) at Oaklawn Park for trainer Ron Moquett, walked onto the Churchill Downs track when it opened at 5:45 a.m. (all times Eastern) Tuesday and...

April 24, 2012

Bodemeister Works Five Furlongs; Liaison a Go for Derby 138

Zayat Stables LLC’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) contender Bodemeister, working in company with stablemate and Kentucky Oaks (GI) candidate Jemima’s Pearl, worked five furlongs in 1:00.80, the third fastest of 23 at the...

April 23, 2012

Asmussen Breezes Trio of Derby Contenders; Mark Valeski Works Five Furlongs

Zayat Stables LLC’s Bodemeister galloped 1 ½ miles under exercise rider George Alvarez after the morning renovation break.
The Arkansas Derby (Grade I) winner is scheduled to work Tuesday morning with trainer Bob Baffert expected to be on...

April 23, 2012

Grammy Award-Winner Mary J. Blige to Sing National Anthem at Kentucky Derby 138

Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling recording artist Mary J. Blige will sing the National Anthem prior to the 138th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 5 at Churchill Downs.
A native of New York...

April 22, 2012

Bodemeister Gallops; Asmussen Duo to Work Monday

Zayat Stables’ smashing Arkansas Derby (Grade I) winner Bodemeister galloped 1 3/8 miles after the morning renovation break with exercise rider George Alvarez up.
Trainer Bob Baffert, seeking his fourth Kentucky Derby victory, is scheduled to arrive...

April 22, 2012

Amie's Dini Breezes; Believe You Can Set for Monday Work

Mike Walker and Lou Sutterfield’s Amie’s Dini, runner-up in both the Honeybee (Grade III) and Fantasy (GII) at Oaklawn Park, continued her preparations for the $1 million Kentucky Oaks (GI) with a four- furlong breeze after the renovation...

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