Category: Horse Sense
Triple Crown Hopes Build As Orb Takes Next Step
By virtue of living in what is clearly a horse racing town, it’s not exactly a surprise when people want to talk about the new Kentucky Derby winner and their experience at Churchill Downs during Derby Week.
Oaks Fillies Deserve Spotlight Of Their Own
Most of the words found in this space in recent months have been devoted to the horses that will likely find their way into the Churchill Downs starting gate to compete in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on May 4.
Outsiders With A Chance In Derby 139
With just over two weeks remaining until Kentucky Derby 139, the major races on the new “Road to the Kentucky Derby” points system have been run and the prospective field for the great race on May 4 at Churchill Downs is taking shape.
Pitino’s Run Rolls On, Eyes Derby Roses
What could possibly improve on the three weeks in the life of Rick Pitino?
Tough Week For The Derby 139 Home Team
For months it has appeared that the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, set for May 4 at Churchill Downs, could turn out to be a celebration of hometown dreams.
Big Moment Arrives For Shanghai Bobby
Late Saturday afternoon will be a time of heightened sensations and swirling emotions for several people with strong Louisville connections.
D. Wayne Back In Derby Spotlight; Verrazano Heads Final Future Wager
D. Wayne Lukas arrived on the Kentucky Derby scene fairly quietly in 1981 when he saddled Partez, a member of the mutuel field, for a third-place run behind Pleasant Colony in the Run for the Roses.
Verrazano, Flashback Have Right Stuff For Derby 139
The early weeks of the run-up to the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands has been notable for the high regard in racing circles and Derby fandom bestowed upon several promising horses that are very light on experience.
A New Derby Flirtation
Part of the unusual mix joy and personal torture of the weeks leading up the Kentucky Derby each year is the prospect of falling in love.
First Championship Series A Wild One
The opening weekend of racing in “Road to the Kentucky Derby” Championship Series – races in which the rewards offered for success grew significantly in the new point system to determine Kentucky Derby eligibility – was tough to analyze, but easy to summarize.
