Derby Winner Animal Kingdom Bound for Pimlico: After capturing a surprise victory in the 2011 Kentucky Derby, 20/1 longshot Animal Kingdom (Leroidesanimeaux) is said to be fit and ready to launch a Triple Crown campaign with connections confirming that it's next stop - Pimlico. Piloted by John Velasquez and winner of the Grade 3... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, May 9, 2011 - 17:43
Toby's Corner is Scratched From Kentucky Derby: The road to the Kentucky Derby has just taken its latest sharp fork in the road as Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie)'s vanquisher was removed due to a leg problem. Toby's Corner (Bellamy Road), trained by popular conditioner Graham Motion, was an upset 8/1 victor in the Grade 1 Wood Memorial with... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 21:04
The Factor Withdrawn From Kentucky Derby Contention: Once-popular Kentucky Derby contender The Factor (War Front) has been officially ruled off the Derby Trail by connections after failing to recover in time following a myectomy to correct a throat issue. The long-term form and health of The Factor is not jeopardized in any way with connections... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 15:57
Master of Hounds to Ship to Churchill Downs on May 3: Popular American racing news site Paulickreport.com is confirming that Aidan O'Brien intends to ship Master of Hounds (Kingmambo) into Churchill Downs on May 3 with the intention of running him in the 2011 Kentucky Derby. Only a nose separated him from the impressive Godolphin runner Khawlah (... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, April 22, 2011 - 17:59
Master of Hounds Could Be Kentucky Derby Bound: He had factored into the Kentucky Derby ante post market in Europe for quite some time as a genuine outside shot, but it now appears that the highly-rated Master Of Hounds (Kingmambo) will be firmly pointed towards the Churchill Downs showpiece and the focal point of all American racing. After... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 21:48
Uncle Mo Fires Bullet Work at Palm Meadows: The pride of the Todd Pletcher barn worked five panels over the Palm Meadows surface on Sunday morning as Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie) was putting the finishing touches on a progressive workout regiment that is set to get him ready for next Saturday’s Timely Writer Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, February 28, 2011 - 17:00
To Honor And Serve Set For Gulfstream Debut: As a number of previously fancied contenders have gone on to either disappoint on track or pick up some type of injury moving them off the Kentucky Derby Trail, one of the most widely-anticipated colts is finally set to test the waters for his three year-old debut. Bill Mott's To Honor... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, February 25, 2011 - 16:52
Uncle Mo Connections Opt For Timely Writer Stakes At Gulfstream: Connections of hot Kentucky Derby favourite Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie) have opted to switch his seasonal debut from the Tampa Bay Derby to a newly-created race at Gulfstream called the Timely Writer Stakes. This bumps his 2011 kick-off back a day to the 11th of March. The Timely Writer is an... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 18:24
Archarcharch Now a Member of the Kentucky Derby Trail: The road to the Kentucky Derby took another dramatic twist on the President’s Day card at Oaklawn Park. Heavily-favoured Del Mar Futurity winner JP’s Gusto (Successful Appeal) was only second best as he shipped east to place by a length behind Archarcharch (Arch) in the Grade 3... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 18:20
Tapizar Off The Derby Trail With Injury: A well-beaten fifth in last weekend’s Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita, Tapizar (Tapit) has been pulled off the Kentucky Derby Trail due to a knee injury according to leading conditioner Steve Asmussen. The three year-old Kentucky-bred colt rose to prominence with a massive 10 length... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 19:11