Trainer Tom McCarthy and his horse, General Quarters, are on an unlikely path to the Kentucky Derby. Learn about their journey from a small stable to the big stakes races.
Get the field, odds, and handicapping insights for the upcoming Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby.
Trainer Julio Canani made a "good move" scratching The Pamplemousse from the Santa Anita Derby due to a tendon issue, prioritizing health over Derby fever. He may still eye the Kentucky Derby.
I Want Revenge delivered an amazing Wood Memorial win despite a terrible start and being bottled up. Jockey Joe Talamo guided him to victory, making them a strong Kentucky Derby contender.
Beware the Wood Memorial favorite, I Want Revenge. He looks strong but may be a trap play, so dig deeper than the surface.
Well Armed dominated the $6M Dubai World Cup, winning by a record 14 lengths. This historic victory claimed horse racing's richest prize at Nad Al Sheba.
Beethoven, a promising contender, is out of the Florida Derby due to a leg injury, sidelining him from the Kentucky Derby trail. His connections remain optimistic for his future return.
Get free picks for the Florida Derby, focusing on Race #10. We're picking Quality Road as our top selection for this big race.
Discover the history of the Dubai World Cup, established in 1996 as the world's richest horse race. Learn about top jockeys and the 2009 event.
Recent Kentucky Derby winners have defied historical trends. Now, Dunkirk, a top Florida Derby contender, aims to break another long-standing precedent.
Relive the $500,000 Lane's End Stakes and the pick that got away. Hindsight reveals why #1 Hold Me Back, with Desormeaux and Mott, was the horse to bet.
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin has chosen the Blue Grass Stakes for Charitable Man's return. The unbeaten colt, a top 2-year-old in 2008, is training "fabulously" for Keeneland.
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