With all the questions surrounding Kentucky Derby 134, from the group’s generic performances figures, to the inexperience factor, the prep schedule factor and the synthetic track factor, perhaps the best way to solve the puzzle is through the prism of its most talented horse, Big Brown . And here’s what...

From Churchill Downs (edited) War Pass, the champion 2-year-old of 2007 and winner of Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Monmouth Park, has suffered a leg injury that has knocked the colt out of the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Nick Zito said on Saturday that x-rays had revealed a small fracture in the sesamoid in...

Robert LaPenta’s War Pass , the champion 2-year-old of 2007 and winner of the $2 million Bessemer Trust Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade I) at Monmouth Park, has suffered a leg injury that has knocked the colt out of the $2 million guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI). read more

After his terrible performance in the Blue Grass Stakes, I can no longer back Pyro as the Derby winner....( read more )

TOP STORIES: - Monba, Cowboy Cal 1-2 for Pletcher in Toyota Blue Grass - Gayego Answers Dirt Question in Arkansas Derby - Hey Byrn Much the Best in Holy Bull - Tiz West 'Tis the Best in La Puente MIDWEST/MONBA REBOUNDS IN TOYOTA BLUE GRASS – It had been a quiet spring on the Triple Crown trail for...

TOP STORIES: - Tale of Ekati Overhauls War Pass in Wood Memorial - Colonel John Strikes Late to Win Santa Anita Derby - Recapturetheglory Wires Illinois Derby Field read more

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

Charles E. Fipke's homebred TALE OF EKATI (Tale of the Cat) and champion War Pass (Cherokee Run) were both hoping to restore the luster to their tarnished reputations in Saturday's $750,000 Wood Memorial (GI) at Aqueduct. read more

TOP STORIES: - War Pass Seeks Redemption in Wood Memorial - Colonel John, El Gato Malo Meet Again in Santa Anita Derby - Undefeated Denis of Cork Faces Six in Illinois Derby read more

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...