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Who was the most impressive undercard winner from Kentucky Derby weekend?
The 2021 Kentucky Derby was a thrill, with Medina Spirit digging in to hold off Mandaloun. Now, it's up to you: revisit these sparkling performances from Kentucky Derby week and let us know: in the stakes leading up to the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, who was the most impressive winner?
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Track update: Belmont Park trends for May 4
Though many of us will still be catching our breath after an eventful Derby weekend, this weekend is a big one at Belmont Park, with a card featuring five graded stakes including the Man O' War (G1) and the Peter Pan (G3).
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Mucciolo: Three lessons I learned during Kentucky Derby weekend
Another fantastic Kentucky Derby weekend in the books, where exciting and memorable racing took place at Churchill Downs. We got to witness some of the top horses in the country perform, both males and females, on both the turf and dirt, with some pulsating finishes at the wire.
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Hong Kong: Happy Valley Race 9 for May 5
An inside barrier draw gives Handsome Bo Bo a great chance to pick up a well-deserved victory at Happy Valley in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Handsome Bo Bo was caught wide from his barrier draw of 11 for most of the journey on the tight Happy Valley track when he last lined up March 17, but still fought valiantly to finish second behind Kurpany.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Tuesday, May 4 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, including a ticket for the $3,984 Pick 6 carryover at Indiana Grand.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 4, 2021
We continue our look back on the big Kentucky Derby and Oaks weekend from Churchill Downs. Jason discusses many of the Derby undercard stakes events as well as the Kentucky Oaks Day program.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Monday, May 3 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, along with tickets for jackpot Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Louisiana Downs.
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Three things we learned from the 2021 Kentucky Derby
Media Spirit was spectacular on Saturday at the Kentucky Derby, but does Bob Baffert's "little horse" have what it takes to win the Triple Crown?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 3, 2021
We're looking back at Saturday's 147th Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs. We talk about Medina Spirit's win, the ramifications of the race, and we start to look ahead to the Preakness Stakes in a couple weeks.
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Harness Weekly Update: Dexter, Buckeye Wins & Exotics
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the horses-to-watch list (H2W).
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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit faces stiff Triple Crown challenge
Day-after reflections on the Kentucky Derby (G1) involve not only an analysis of how the race was won and lost, but also what it portends for the remaining jewels of the Triple Crown. While Medina Spirit’s victory was both brave and historic, his task only gets tougher from here.
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Who is the ultimate Wisconsin Badger?
Who is the ultimate Badger? It is Ron Dayne, Mark Johnson, Jessie Vetter McConnell, or Ultimate Badger the horse? Let's examine the case for each.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Sunday at Belmont, Lone Star, and Santa Anita, along with a potential single to conclude the $288,645 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream.
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Medina Spirit gives Baffert record seventh Kentucky Derby win
With a determined, frontrunning score, Medina Spirit gave trainer Bob Baffert his record seventh Kentucky Derby (G1) win May 1 at Churchill Downs.
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Top 10 Kentucky Derby racing trends
Before you place your bets on the 2021 Run for the Roses, take a look at the top 10 Kentucky Derby trends from the last decade of races.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 1
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Saturday at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for the mandatory-payout $99,382 Pick 6 carryover culminating with the Kentucky Derby.
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How to bet the 2021 Kentucky Derby on different budgets
Depending on the budget you’ve allocated for betting the Kentucky Derby, we’ve outlined three wagering strategies at costs of $30, $60, and $100.
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How to make money with Essential Quality in the Kentucky Derby
A total of 19 horses will challenge unbeaten champion #14 Essential Quality (2-1) for the top prize in Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. The sterling son of Tapit has done nothing wrong from five lifetime outings, and his last pair of efforts rank among his best ones to date. The Brad Cox pupil will be heavily backed in the win pool, and deservedly so, but there is certain value to be had in the vertical exotics in such a sizable field. I will tab a handful of runners that I feel are worth including in the gimmicks.
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Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Irad Ortiz Jr.
There’s a reason why Irad Ortiz Jr. has won three consecutive Eclipse Awards for outstanding jockey.
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May 1 spot plays at Churchill Downs
The seven graded stakes will take the spotlight, but there are seven other events with plenty of appeal on the slate. I will try to build my bankroll early on.
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Malathaat stays unbeaten in Kentucky Oaks
Shadwell Stable’s Malathaat overcame a problematic start and a stubborn Search Results to extend her record to 5-for-5 in Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Oaklawn Invitational Stakes
With most eyes at Churchill Downs, Oaklawn Park will also play host to a race that has 2021 Triple Crown implications.
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Who is the best Kentucky Derby winner of the 2000s?
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is coming up on Saturday, May 1. For this week's poll, let's look back into Derby history...but not too far back.
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Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Brian Hernandez
From standout apprentice to accomplished journeyman, Brian Hernandez has been as consistent a jockey as you’ll ever hope to find.
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Which Kentucky Derby 147 undercard stakes is your perfect race?
Which Kentucky Derby 147 undercard stakes is your perfect race?
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Mucciolo: How I am playing the Kentucky Derby
Champion #14 Essential Quality (2-1) is a most deserving favorite in the cast but offers little value in the win pool.
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2021 Kentucky Derby tipsheet
The best three-year-old Thoroughbreds in North America have assembled for Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, and we're examining the field in horse-by-horse fashion.
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2021 Kentucky Oaks tipsheet
The Kentucky Derby might receive more press, but the Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs looks just as competitive on paper.
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2021 Kentucky Derby one-liners
If you’re finding it challenging to sift through the Kentucky Derby contenders this year, you’re not alone.
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"Mattress Mack" is betting big on Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality
Furniture store entrepreneur Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale will wager anywhere from $2 million to $4 million on the unbeaten colt at Churchill Downs.
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Belmont Park: Stakes plays for May 1
A trio of graded stakes tilts will headline a fine 11-race card on the first Saturday of racing at the Belmont Park meeting. A pair of Grade 2 events on the green are joined by a Grade 3 contest over Big Sandy.
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Kentucky Oaks Day spot plays at Churchill Downs
We'll concentrate our spot plays on the final three stakes on the Kentucky Oaks card, including the fascinating feature of the day.
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Spot Plays for the Kentucky Derby card and 2000 Guineas
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is back where it belongs in 2021, on the first Saturday in May, and as expected the entire 14-race card at Churchill Downs is tremendous.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Friday, April 30 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for the $25,697 Pick 6 carryover on the Kentucky Oaks (G1) card.
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2021 Kentucky Derby News & Notes
The Kentucky Derby news and notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! This resource is for those who want to bookmark and stay up to date on the Kentucky Derby.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 30, 2021
Happy Oaks Day! We're talking some of Jason's favorite Kentucky Derby memories on today's showk looking at some of the undercard stakes events, discussing some ticket sequencing, and more!
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Mucciolo: Playing exotics in the Kentucky Derby
With a full field of 20 horses going postward in the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs on Saturday, it might be worthwhile to spread your wagers out a bit rather than get fixated on a single contender. Numerous things can go wrong in the 1 ¼-mile race, where young thoroughbreds are running a distance that they have never tried before against the deepest field that they have ever taken part of.
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How to bet the Kentucky Oaks/Derby Pick 6 at Churchill Downs
Let’s take a race-by-race look at the two-day, $2 Oaks/Derby Pick 6 offering from Churchill Downs and assemble a ticket on a $120 budget.
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Analyzing the running styles of 2021 Kentucky Derby contenders
Post positions for the 2021 Kentucky Derby were drawn on Tuesday, the last step necessary for handicappers to finalize their pace predictions and guesstimate which horses will receive ideal trips.
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Racing Spotlight: Dayoutoftheoffice, Paco Lopez, Wesley Ward
Racing Spotlight: Dayoutoftheoffice, Paco Lopez, Wesley Ward
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More Than One Way to Wear Roses
Ron McAnally built a Hall of Fame career training superstars like John Henry and Bayakoa and sent 10 horses to the Kentucky Derby over his 50-year career. Though fourth place is his best finish as a trainer, as co-breeder of leading contender Rock Your World, McAnally is a rarity Derby history. He follows in the footsteps of another legendary breeder/trainer - the “Wizard of the Turf,” John E. Madden.
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Harness Racing: Dexter, Graduates, Sophs In Focus
TwinSpires covers the Hambletonian-worthy colts in the Dexter Cup as the Grand Circuit continues on Kentucky Derby Day.
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Exciting 2021 Kentucky Derby Contender Trading Cards
Back by popular demand. With the 2020 series-I vintage styled Horse Racing contender trading cards created for the Kentucky Derby field, the stellar TwinSpires design team has finely crafted exciting new contender trading cards with a futuristic flare for Kentucky Derby 147.
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The best jockeys that have never won the Kentucky Derby
A horseman’s greatness is often determined by their success in Triple Crown races, particularly the Kentucky Derby (G1). These five outstanding jockeys are without a win in the "Run for the Roses."
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The best longshot to bet in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
The search for value in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) can be a tricky proposal for those in the camp of #14 Essential Quality (2-1).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday, April 29 at Churchill Downs and Lone Star Park, along with horses of note in Belmont Park’s $61,086 Pick 6 carryover.
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How do you Derby? A Photo Essay with Jamie Newell
Photo Essay: How do you Derby?
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