The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winds its way through Oaklawn Park this Saturday, for the $1 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes. A competitive field is set to line up for this 1 1/16-mile event, with 50 qualifying Derby points going to the winner.
Tag: Legends
Open Mind: In a League With Legends
Since horse racing’s year-end Eclipse awards were inaugurated in 1971, only six fillies have achieved the difficult feat of being named champion both as a 2-year-old and as a 3-year-old.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Fountain of Youth Stakes Winners
Gulfstream Park’s feature race this Saturday is the $300,000, Grade 2 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes. Some of the top 3-year-olds in the country will do battle in this 1 1/16-mile contest.
Herb McCauley: A Comeback Story of Will and Perseverance
Sports fans love a great comeback story. Last fall, they were captivated by the story of Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, who recovered from a badly broken leg to play professional football again after two years on the sidelines.
