The 137th Derby: Pretenders, Maybes, And Contenders

The 137th Derby: Pretenders, Maybes, And Contenders

Handicap the 137th Kentucky Derby, a tough race to figure out. We break down the pretenders based on win records, surface performance, and stamina concerns for the 1 1/4 mile distance.

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Horstradamus3 min read
Don’t Rely on Horse-for-the-Course Angle in Derby

Don’t Rely on Horse-for-the-Course Angle in Derby

Don't rely on the "horse-for-the-course" angle in the Kentucky Derby. Bullet workouts and recent track handling are better indicators for handicapping success.

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Horstradamus2 min read
Numbers Don't Lie

Numbers Don't Lie

Learn about the Dosage Figure, a pedigree analysis tool that predicts a horse's potential for speed or stamina. Understand how index numbers aid handicapping.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
New Kids at the Block

New Kids at the Block

Meet the new faces shaking up horse racing this year! Learn about top riders Anna Napravnik, Jon Kenton Court, and Jesus Castanon making waves and getting their big shot.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Melikov's Horses to Watch, May 2011

Melikov's Horses to Watch, May 2011

Greg Melikov shares his top horses to watch for May 2011. These thoroughbreds are expected to perform well in their next race, offering valuable insights for your handicapping strategy.

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Horstradamus7 min read
Time Flies (Free Keeneland Selections)

Time Flies (Free Keeneland Selections)

Dive into free Keeneland closing day selections! Get expert handicapping insights and a top pick for Race 2 from our analysis.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Top Ten Derby Contenders, Updated

Top Ten Derby Contenders, Updated

The final updated list of Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders is here, muddled by recent upsets and injuries. See our expert analysis on each horse.

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Horstradamus2 min read
Is Silence Golden?

Is Silence Golden?

The silence is deafening: Reflecting on the iconic voice of Tom Durkin and the profound impact of his absence from horse race calling.

Ed Meyer2 min read
Kentucky Derby Jinxes Broken in the Long Run

Kentucky Derby Jinxes Broken in the Long Run

Explore Kentucky Derby jinxes that have been broken, including the 2-year-old champion and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner curses. Discover the training jinx broken by Todd Pletcher and a new one to watch.

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Horstradamus2 min read
The Week of Information

The Week of Information

This week brings a flood of Kentucky Derby information, from promising workouts on Churchill's surface to disappointing news about hopeful contenders.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Free Weekend Selections

Free Weekend Selections

Get free horse racing selections for the weekend! We've got picks for Aqueduct and Keeneland, with insights on value and exotics.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Top Ten Derby Contenders, Apr 2011

Top Ten Derby Contenders, Apr 2011

Upsets shake up the Kentucky Derby picture! See our April 2011 ranking of the top ten contenders, analyzing each horse's chances for the Run for the Roses.

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Horstradamus3 min read