Tag: derby 137
Derby question: has Uncle Mo lost his mojo?
The road to Kentucky Derby 137 started off fairly smoothly, but has been notable over the past two weeks for its potholes and unexpected turns.
Five new names surfacefor Kentucky Derby 137
With just over five weeks to go until the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, now is the time to get serious.
Calvin Borel’s Derby hopes could get a boost this week
With just over six weeks remaining before Kentucky Derby 137, the jockeys who appear to be in prime spots for success in this year’s Run for the Roses include John Velazquez, Garrett Gomez and Alan and Martin Garcia.
There’s nothing like a horse who is a top Derby candidate for the health of his team
The impressive victory by Soldat in Gulstream Park’s Fountain of Youth placed the rapidly improving colt on the short list of major contenders for the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.
Time to dream about Derby 137
Another week of prep races for the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands is behind, but it’s tough to say that it produced any startling news or that any significant new contender was unveiled in a trio of Derby preps.
It’s get serious time for Derby contenders
Another significant milepost on the journey to Kentucky Derby 137 arrives this weekend when the roster of 3-year-olds nominated to the big race during its early nomination phase is released.
Asher’s 100-day rule: time to rate Derby horses
My rule of thumb for preparation for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands at Churchill Downs is this: when the countdown hits 100 days, it’s like the Derby is tomorrow.
