BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Vase, a Vane, and a Blanket: Three Timeless Traditions Define the Preakness
Named for the first winner of Pimlico’s original race, the Preakness Stakes occupies a special place in the heart of the American turf. This 1 3/16-mile classic asks 3-year-olds to try a distance just a sixteenth of a mile shorter than the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby, a test of their stamina, conditioning, and heart two weeks after the first jewel of the Triple Crown.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, April 16
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Newmarket, Ffos Las, Cheltenham, and Beverley.
Horse Racing’s Returning Stars an Exciting Group Worth Getting Behind
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is less than three weeks away and the group of 3-year-olds preparing for this year’s classics appears to be especially promising, but we pause our Triple Crown coverage a bit to note that this year’s impressive batch of older dirt horses in training offers racing a terrific chance to market its stars.
