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

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...

The Wood Memorial was billed as the race in which the real War Pass would return, and I believe he did. Challenged for the lead by Inner Light ( Court Vision's rabbit), he ran fast early fractions but gamely hung on for second (in ever slower fractions) at what looked like an uncomfortable distance...

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...

TOP STORIES: - Unbeaten Big Brown Favored in Florida Derby - War Pass Sharp in Palm Meadows Work - Trio of Derby Nominees in UAE Derby - Triple Crown Late Noms Due Saturday read more

If you're into Kentucky Derby Futures, you may want to venture onto the web to find the longest shots. I found a couple that you might be interested in...( read more )

We know he's by Street Cry , we know he's won two Group 1 classics in Peru (despite an age disadvantage, running against Southern Hemisphere 3-year-olds, and at real distances), but what does it all mean? The real question mark is one of class (although the same could be said for much of the...