CROWN OF THORNS (Repent) has been knocked off of the Kentucky Derby trail after a shin injury to his left front leg. Expected to be out for several months, this is a blow to the Richard Mandella barn, who looked to have two top contenders in CROWN OF THORNS and INTO MISCHIEF. read more

An unproven cast of five went to the post in Saturday's Robert B. Lewis S. (G2), and a potential star emerged in CROWN OF THORNS (Repent). A seven-length maiden winner on New Year's Day, the Richard Mandella-trained colt easily transitioned to stakes company, registering an impressive 2 1/2-length...

We'll begin this year's Kentucky Derby Report with a review of three stakes so far in 2008 -- the Hutcheson S. (G2), Count Fleet S. and Tropical Park Derby (G3). read more