Kentucky Derby News

May 2, 2009

Informed Decision Strikes Late, Wins Churchill's Grade I Humana Distaff

Augustin Stable’s Informed Decision caught pacesetting Dubai Majesty in deep stretch and then held off 32-1 shot Temple Street by three-quarters of a length to win the 23rd running of the $335,400 Humana Distaff (Grade I) for fillies and mares 4-years-old...

May 2, 2009

Einstein Repeats in Woodford Reserve Turf Classic

Matthew Garretson’s Einstein (BRZ), ridden by Julien Leparoux, outdueled Cowboy Cal by a head to become the first repeat winner of the $557,600 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (Grade I) on Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs.
Trained by Helen Pitts-Blasi,...

May 1, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Friday Update: Pletcher Hopes to Avoid Muddy Derby

Catch the latest and final updates on your Derby favorites, one day in advance of Kentucky Derby 135!
ADVICE / DUNKIRK / JOIN IN THE DANCE – The trio of Todd Pletcher horses was out and done with their leg stretching prior to 7 a.m. (all times EDT)...

May 1, 2009

Foot Ailment Forces Scratch Justwhistledixie from 135th Kentucky Oaks

West Point Thoroughbreds, Lakland Farm and R.D. Hubbard’s Justwhistledixie, a winner of five consecutive races including the Bonnie Miss (Grade II) and Davona Dale (GII) at Gulfstream Park, has been scratched from the 135th running of the $500,000-added...

April 30, 2009

I Want Revenge Is Solid Favorite In 135th Running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands

David Lanzman, IEAH Stables & Puglisi Racing’s I Want Revenge, a dazzling winner of Aqueduct’s Wood Memorial (Grade I) and Gotham (GIII) since his move from synthetic racetracks to traditional dirt, was installed as a solid 3-1 favorite...

April 30, 2009

Talamo Gets First Churchill Downs Victory as Sugar Baby Love Takes Wednesday Feature

Jockey Joe Talamo got his Kentucky Derby Week activity off to a good start Wednesday afternoon as he drove Sugar Baby Love (GER) past Happiness Is in deep stretch to win the $46,406 Grinstead Gallop over the Matt Winn Turf Course at Churchill Downs by...

April 30, 2009

Derby 135 Undercard -- Einstein Bids for Second Straight

Matthew Garretson’s Einstein (BRZ), a versatile major stakes winner on grass, dirt and synthetic surfaces, will attempt to become the first repeat winner of the $500,000-added Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (Grade I) on Saturday in one of the main...

April 30, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Wednesday Update -- Win Willy Out

Final preparations are underway for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.  Scroll down to see how your Derby favorite is training up to the big race!
ATOMIC RAIN – A late addition to the field for the Kentucky Derby...

April 30, 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Thursday Update -- Papa Clem Sharp

As the clock winds down to the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, use Churchill Downs as your one-stop location for all the latest details on training schedules, workouts and more.
ADVICE / DUNKIRK / JOIN IN THE DANCE –...

April 30, 2009

Kentucky Oaks 135 Thursday Update -- Nan Camp Looks to Benefit from Speed Duel

Follow your Oaks favorites through Churchill Downs, and make your choice on who will win tomorrow's 135th running of the Kentucky Oaks!
BE FAIR / STONE LEGACY / TWEETER – Trainer D. Wayne Lukas sent his three Kentucky Oaks entrants to the...

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