Making the Grade, which will run through the 2021 Triple Crown races, focuses on the winners or top performers of the key races, usually from the previous weekend, who could make an impact on the Triple Crown. We’ll be taking a close look at impressive winners and evaluating their chances to win classic races based upon ability, running style, connections (owner, trainer, jockey), and pedigree.
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Hot Rod Charlie Breaks Through in Louisiana Derby Win
Oxbow had a thing for 1 3/16 miles, winning the 2013 Grade 1 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course at the unique distance, and at least one of his progeny, Hot Rod Charlie, has now shown he enjoys racing it as well.
John Henry: The People’s Champion
In the long and colorful history of Thoroughbred racing there’s a wealth of heartwarming stories, but few can match the exhilarating rags-to-riches saga of John Henry.
2021 Louisiana Derby at a Glance
The Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby closes out Fair Grounds’ Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve with an added wrinkle for some of the top 3-year-olds.
