Welcome to 2023 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying.
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Triple Crown Turning Point: A Claimer, a Crafty Admiral, and a Colt Named Affirmed
With a superstar young jockey, dueling rivals, and electrifying finishes, the 1978 Triple Crown stands out amongst the other 12 on the strength of the sheer thrills and chills that Affirmed and Alydar brought each time they met on the racetrack.
Gulfstream Park’s 2023 Championship Meet: Betting Trends, Jockeys and Trainers to Watch
Winter has arrived, and while most areas prepare for two to three months of near-constant cold and the occasional blizzard, South Florida’s blissful season is well underway, with mild, sunny days and relative calm the norm, and sensational horse racing a weekly presence.
Wildatlanticstorm Surges to 15-1 Upset in Remington Springboard Mile
Wildatlanticstorm keyed a lot of firsts, winning the $400,000 Springboard Mile Dec. 17 for trainer Ray Ashford at 15-1 odds. The large chestnut colt scored the biggest 2-year-old stakes race of the Remington Park season.
