#US RACING: Johnny V the man after fourth Kentucky Derby triumph
It was only a decade ago when we all wondered whether the two-time Eclipse Award-winning rider John Velazquez would break through and win his first Kentucky Derby. Now it is a question of how many victories the four-time winner will earn. There might be younger jockeys who win more races day in and day out, but […]
#US RACING: Does Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit need to lead to win Preakness?
It did not take long, barely long enough for the results of the Kentucky Derby to sink in, for fans to begin speculating about the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the 146th Preakness Stakes. It would seem likely that we will see the top four from the Kentucky Derby as well as familiar faces […]
WEEKEND EXERCISE/GALLOPS TO NOTE
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Horse Equip. Work Dist. Time Please note that because of the early start to Saturday racing (9:15 am), there were no exercise gallops. ADORE BRILLIANCE - Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:48.3 BATTLE DANCER - Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:37.2 BIG JULE - Cantered 10F CRIMSON - Cantered (WP) CURLIN'S AFFAIR - Cantered (WP) CURLIN'S KAWARTHA […]