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What Big Brown Can't Do is Make You Rich

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...

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Thu, Apr 24 2008
Welcome New York Times Readers

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...

Posted to SuperfectaBlog (Weblog) by Anonymous on Tue, Apr 22 2008
Welcome New York Times Readers

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...

Posted to SuperfectaBlog (Weblog) by Anonymous on Tue, Apr 22 2008
War Pass Out of Kentucky Derby with Leg Injury

War Pass is not running for the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Nick Zito said Saturday that X-rays revealed a small fracture in the left front ankle. War Pass, owned by Robert LaPenta and trained by Nick Zito, was unbeaten in four races in his championship campaign and had one win in three starts this year...

Posted to Kentuck Derby Blog (Weblog) by Anonymous on Mon, Apr 21 2008
Injured War Pass out of Derby

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...

Posted to Paul Moran at the Races (Weblog) by Anonymous on Sat, Apr 19 2008
Champion War Pass Injured, Out of Kentucky Derby 134

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

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Sat, Apr 19 2008
Zito's Kentucky Derby Contender Anak Nakal Works At Churchill Downs

Four Roses Thoroughbreds’ Anak Nakal , winner of the $250,000-added Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (Grade II) at Churchill Downs, continued his preparation for a run in the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) with a four-furlong work over the Louisville track on Friday. read...

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Sat, Apr 19 2008
Kentucky Derby Worktab (April 18th, 2008)

BIG BROWN (Boundary), the undefeated winner of the Florida Derby (G1), worked five furlongs in 1:00 3/5 on a fast track at Palm Meadows on Friday. The Richard Dutrow-trained colt is a leading contender for the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 3 at Churchill Downs. read more

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Fri, Apr 18 2008
Court Vision, Z Humor Work; Recapturetheglory Breezes

A trio of contenders for the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! read more

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Thu, Apr 17 2008
James Scully's Derby Report (April 16th)

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

Posted to Kentucky Derby (Weblog) by Anonymous on Wed, Apr 16 2008

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