For the most part, the great American-based fillies and mares of the last few decades were stars who beat the boys in Triple Crown races or major Grade 1 stakes on dirt. One of the exceptions was Tepin.
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Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Arkansas Derby Winners
Oaklawn Park's road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday, when the Hot Springs, Ark. track hosts the $1 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby. A field of 3-year-olds will travel 1 ⅛ miles on dirt in search of Derby qualifying points.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Wood Memorial Winners
New York’s road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday. Aqueduct will host the $750,000, Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes at 1 ⅛ miles on the dirt.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Florida Derby Winners
One of the preeminent prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held March 27 at Gulfstream Park, which hosts the Grade 1, $750,000 Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa.
