It is considered by some as a prep race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, but in reality Saturday’s edition of the Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa is more like a showdown between Florida’s top Triple Crown hopefuls.
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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for March 30
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen for 2022, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7.
2022 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Crown Pride
Welcome to 2022 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 race horses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs.
2022 Arkansas Derby Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
One of the most important Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races will be held earlier than before in 2022, as Oaklawn Park has moved the $1.25 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby up two weeks from its previous spot on the Road to the Derby calendar in order to give contend
