The New York Times seems to have caught Derby Fever in a big way. Not only did they have a feature article on Big Brown (more on that below), they've launched The Rail -- a blog headed by Joe Drape with a variety of interesting contributors (and some nice TBA links on their blogroll - thanks, guys...

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

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...

You can (apparently) tear up any future wagers you may have had on Denis of Cork ; I can't decide whether this letter from his owner, William K. Warren, is a little too melodramatic (I didn't really need the financial details on hotel rooms, for example) or a nice opportunity to see someone take...

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...