Saturday's Arkansas Derby (G2) didn't feature the strongest field, but at least GAYEGO (Gilded Time) established himself as a legitimate Kentucky Derby (G1) contender while winning an exciting contest. The Blue Grass S. read more

Saturday featured a whirlwind of three key prep races. COLONEL JOHN (Tiznow) lived up to expectations in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), solidifying his status as a top Kentucky Derby (G1) contender with a late-running victory. read more

Things are starting to shape for the Kentucky Derby. Here is one man's Top 7...( read more )

Trainer Barclay Tagg, fresh off his second consecutive victory in the Wood Memorial, said Tale of Ekati shipped well to Keeneland and was in outstanding shape after Saturday’s win. “He came with me last night and everything is right,” said Tagg, who will now concentrate on Elysium Fields and Big Truck...

The only thing made clear by three important, nine-furlong Kentucky Derby preps run on Saturday is that the prevailing muddle will remain in place until the issue is settled or on May 3. Of the three races, the Wood Memorial was easily the most critical. In defeat, War Pass dispelled the memory of his...

Big Brown better be built to beat the best. This weekend I have seven horses racing from my virtual stable at www.roadtotheroses.com. It is the last chance for a few of my horses to make a convincing move for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum Brands! Show me the money (so they qualify)....( read more...

After a digesting a great weekend of racing with the Dubai World Cup and a fascinating Florida Derby , I have prepared for your reading pleasure the official 'If The Derby Were Saturday' list of who I'd like to see in the starting gate, along with their next (actual) start. You'll notice...

Pyro became the talk of the Derby trail with his win in the Louisiana Derby last weekend (not to mention his retirement plans ); while his final sweep was impressive to watch, his Beyer was still comparatively low . Alan has some interesting perspective on that angle, however, and I'm agreeing with...

TOP STORIES: Pyro Crushes Foes in Louisiana Derby Visionaire Rallies From Last in Foggy Gotham Autism Awareness Shocks in El Camino Real Huge Weekend Looms on Kentucky Derby Trail read more

TOP STORIES: - Pyro Faces Eight in Louisiana Derby - Unbeaten Giant Moon Heads Gotham - El Camino Real Derby Attracts Field of 10 - Champ War Pass Favored on Day 1 of Futures read more