Gulfstream Park has long been a key racetrack on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, and in recent years three of the last eight Kentucky Derby winners made at least one start at the Hallandale Beach, Fla. track on the Derby trail.
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Byron King’s Derby Dozen: A New Season Begins
BloodHorse associate editor Byron King presents the inaugural Derby Dozen this week with his look at his leading contenders for the 147thKentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Holy Bull Stakes Winners
Gulfstream Park’s road to the Kentucky Derby begins this Saturday with the Grade 3 Holy Bull Stakes. The race will offer ten qualifying points to the winner as top 3-year-olds look to accumulate points and earn a place in the Derby starting gate.
Caddo River Gaining Momentum on 2021 Triple Crown Trail
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.
