Derby(därˈbē), English horse race, instituted (1780) by the 12th earl of Derby and held annually at Epsom Downs, near London. The race is open only to three-year-old colts and fillies that must be entered when yearlings. The original course is still used; it is one yard longer...
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended from racing horses at the Kentucky Derby for two years. 4 years ago Kentucky Derby winner fails 2nd drug test, trainer suspended Medina Spirit failed a second drug test and could be disqualified as the winner. A lawyer said the second sampl...
Fast horses, jaunty jockeys, stylish women, handsome men, and free-flowing hooch (beer, mint juleps, and more)…and in just two minutes, it’s all over. Yes, we’re still talking about the annual celebration, known asKentuckyDerby. This annual horse racing event is held in Louisville, K...
closers haven't fared as well in the Derby lately after the switch to the points system, which has made for less cheap speed (or horses that set a fast pace and tire). While that's not in his favor, something to like about this colt is how ...
With this book you can see the factors that make up a "Perfect 10" horse and do it yourself. If you bought this last year or the year before, do not repurchase this. See the Order/Cart page for more info. How We Handicap the Horses The author of this work is certified in ...
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it was 1985. Lads standing on the fences. Attitude. A baying mass of humanity. Police horses trotting up and down in front of The Benches. And the noise was loud, as loud as hell. I quickly fumbled for my ‘phone and thankfully found the video. The commentator, who spoke briefly ab...
Ken looks at speed figures and eliminates horses that aren’t fast enough to get the job done. What separates him from many others is the ability to show the restraint to objectively look at past performances, visualize how the race will be run, and look for value on the odds board. For...
The fact of the matter is nobody is better than Bob Baffert getting a horse to the Kentucky Derby. Two Triple Crown winners, and horses that seem to just grab the attention and hype year after year. Last year he had Charlatan, Nadal, and Authentic all looking strong early on. Authentic...