This upcoming late week and weekend in North American horse racing promises to be the quietest of 2023 so far. There are no qualifying points races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on the schedule – which will not be the case for every subsequent weekend through April 15 – and only two graded stakes races on tap, both Saturday, March 18 at Oaklawn Park.
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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Seeking a New Challenge with Dom
I’ve never been one to go with the grain or follow the most popular trends. I’m the type of person who makes her own path, seeks new challenges, and learns and grows from her mistakes. Growing up in Prescott, Wis., my classmates labeled me as “the smart kid.” I wasn’t the most popular or the greatest at sports. Frankly, I was a klutz and injured myself more times than I can count. But in middle school, when all the other girls were into dance or volleyball, I decided to take riding lessons – and for me, that’s when everything changed.
‘This Horse Is the Real Deal:’ Co-Owners Leslie and Pierre Amestoy Chat Practical Move’s Derby Chances
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 149thKentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6 at Churchill Downs.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage March 9-12
Another exciting weekend on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is coming up, as all eyes will focus on central Florida for the Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs Saturday, March 11.
