Kentucky Derby News

November 2, 2008
'Candyman' Proves He Can In Churchill's Iroquois
Capt. Candyman Can, whose name was inspired by a 1970's hit song by Sammy Davis Jr., proved just as popular on the track as he grabbed the lead heading into the far turn under jockey Julien Leparoux and rolled to a three-length victory in Saturday's...
November 1, 2008
Baroness Thatcher Heads Competitive Field for Grade II Chilukki
(Nov. 1, 2008) – Zayat Stables’ Baroness Thatcher, who narrowly missed Grade I glory in the Humana Distaff on Kentucky Derby Day, will seek redemption Sunday at Churchill Downs as she heads a competitive field of 11 fillies and mares scheduled...
November 1, 2008
Sara Louise Runs Faster Than Boys in Grade III Pocahontas
(Nov. 1, 2008) – Sara Louise, ridden by Robby Albarado, recorded an emphatic 3 ¾-length victory over 2-1 favorite Rachel Alexandra in Saturday’s 40th running of the $110,400 Pocahontas Stakes (Grade III) at Churchill Downs, and her...