In this COVIT changing world of international racing has the 146th Kentucky Derby of 1Ā¼ miles become a āprepā for the Breedersā Cup World Championship at Keeneland on 6,7 January, now 9 weeks later. To be run at Churchill Downs on Saturday 5 September, the Kentucky Derby offers the best… Read More »
Is undefeated Arkansas Derby winner Charlatan heading for Triple Crown and Breedersā Cup glory for trainer Boib Baffer, with news that HillānāDale has purchase the star colts ābreeding rights.ā āHorses with Charlatanās immense ability combined with superior pedigree and conformation are a very rare community,ā said John G Sikura, President… Read More »
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has denied giving Triple Crown winner Justify a banned substance which caused a positive test before last year’s Kentucky Derby and blamed the result on contaminated food. Baffert said in a statement he “unequivocally” rejects the implication he would give Justify or any other… Read More »
Winning the Preakness Stakes has not been enough to make War Of Will favourite for the Belmont Stakes. In fact, being the only colt to run in all three Triple Crown races really has not earned him the respect one would expect. Well-rested Tacitus was made the slight favourite over… Read More »
Maximum Security’s owner Gary West is unsure whether the colt will run in the Preakness Stakes as he ponders an appeal against his disqualification as the winner of the Kentucky Derby. West says he realises the appeals process could extend well beyond the second leg of the Triple Crown at… Read More »
