Kentucky Derby News

May 25, 2011

Keertana Battles Boys in 74th Louisville 'Cap

LOUISVILLE, KY (Wednesday, May 25, 2011) – Churchill Downs’ $100,000-added Louisville Handicap (Grade III) has been contested over a variety of distances and track surfaces since its inaugural running in 1895, but one thing about the...

May 25, 2011

Shackleford Back at Churchill Downs

Mike Lauffer and Bill Cubbedge’s homebred Shackleford returned to Churchill Downs just before 10:30 (Eastern) Sunday morning after returning from Baltimore and his half-length triumph in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness (Grade I), the second...

May 25, 2011

Ready's Rocket Set for Bid to Make History

READY’S ROCKET READY TO MAKE HISTORY — History is made on the first Saturday of every May at Churchill Downs. On this third Saturday in May, Ready’s Rocket will look to make his own history.
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May 25, 2011

Brass Hat Nears Return at 10

BRASS HAT PREPARES FOR CAMPAIGN AT AGE 10 – With more than $2 million in his career bankroll and at the age of 10, one would think Brass Hat would be ready to kick back at the farm and enjoy the easy life.
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May 25, 2011

Preakness Hopes Midnight Interlude, Astrology Work; Nehro Still On Fence

ASTROLOGY/NEHRO – The two possible Preakness contenders in the Churchill Downs barn of trainer Steve Asmussen turned in easy half-mile works over a sloppy and sealed track on Monday morning.
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May 25, 2011

Dance City Sharp in Preakness Work; Nehro, Astrology Could Work Monday

The Estate of Edward P Evans’ Dance City, working in company with Gulfstream Park allowance winner Escort, breezed five furlongs Sunday over a track labeled as “good” in 1:00.20 with exercise rider Fernando Espinoza up.
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May 25, 2011

Sway Away To Prep for Preakness in Saturday Work

SWAY AWAY SCHEDULED TO WORK FOR PREAKNESS ON SATURDAY --Batman Stable, Philip Lebherz, Cindy Olsen, Janet Sharp and Glen Wallace et al’s Sway Away jogged a mile before the renovation break Friday morning under exercise rider Keith Davis as...

May 25, 2011

Routine Day for Preakness Hopefuls; On-Track Tribute to Michael Baze Set for Friday

DOWNS-BASED PREAKNESS HOPEFULS HAVE ROUTINE MORNING –The five horses stabled at Churchill Downs that are deemed as probable starters for the May 21 Preakness (Grade I) at Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course had routine gallops Thursday morning...

May 25, 2011

Barn Notes for May 10: The Factor Works Five Furlongs

THE FACTOR WORKS FIVE FURLONGS IN 1:00 UNDER BRIDGMOHAN – Fog City Stable and George Bolton’s The Factor, working for the second time since undergoing a throat procedure known as a myectomy following a seven-place finish in the $1 million...

May 25, 2011

Kentucky Jockey Club Winner Santiva, Golden Rod Heroine Kathmanblu Well After 'Stars of Tomorrow' Triumphs

KENTUCKY JOCKEY CLUB WINNER SANTIVA FLORIDA-BOUND MONDAY – Things were quiet at the Eddie Kenneally barn on Sunday morning and assistant Brendan Walsh reported all was well with Kentucky Jockey Club (GII) winner Santiva.
“He is doing well...

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