NOTE: These picks were made prior to the news that Omaha Beach has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby. The 2019 Kentucky Derby is just days away, and while Omaha Beach may be your morning-line favorite, several horse racing experts and other notable figures in Louisville don’t believe he’s the only horse worth watching Meet…
Once upon a time, a long time ago, the Kentucky Derby was a regional race that lacked the international prestige it boasts today. There was no such thing as a Road to the Kentucky Derby; literally any horse could contest the race if their owners were willing to pay the entry fee. Naturally, this led…
When gamblers bet at the chirping, neon-glowing machines that stretch across Kentucky’s gambling parlors, they depend on a state commission to ensure they’re winning — or losing — fair and square. The commission that oversees gambling depends on a consulting firm for advice about ensuring these systems, known as “historical horse racing” terminals, run legally…
There was a period, not so long ago, when mavens of horse racing were lamenting that “modern horses just can’t compete in, let alone win, the Triple Crown.” Such fainting lilies have been jerked up short the last few years, first as American Pharoah sailed across the finish line for the Belmont Stakes in 2015.…
Ah, the Kentucky Derby — one of the most anticipated and celebrated days on the sporting calendar for all of its pageantry and history. And also for the gambling. Oh, the sweet, sweet gambling. Those who don’t often participate in betting on the ponies may not understand all the hoopla surrounding the event, but it’s…
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is rightfully known as the most exciting two minutes in sports; once the Churchill Downs starting gate springs open anything can (and often does) happen. For the 20 3-year-old Thoroughbreds competing it is one of the most important moments of their lives; racing luck can make or break…
Battle of Midway, Princess Lili B and Arms Runner had never raced at Canterbury Park, save for an occasional appearance on the track’s simulcast screens. The three thoroughbreds were running under the winter sun of Southern California when they died earlier this year, joining the list of 23 racehorses that have suffered fatal injuries at…
PARIS, Ky. — One hundred nine years ago, Arthur B. Hancock moved his thoroughbred breeding operation atop a slab of mineral rich limestone carpeted by thick, lush bluegrass. He called it Claiborne Farm. It is to horse racing what the Yankees are to baseball: the bedrock of more than 75 champions and the land where…
Going straight to the front wasn’t the game plan, but New York-bred Fire Key led at every point of call and held off a late charge from Broadway Run and Fear No Evil in the final sixteenth of a mile to notch her fourth career stakes victory in Sunday afternoon’s $125,000 License Fee – a…
We are profiling the top-contenders for the 2019 Kentucky Derby based on pre-race odds as set by book-maker William Hill. These articles will highlight why the featured horse can hit the wire first in the 145th run for the roses. Our attention starts with likely race-time favorite OMAHA BEACH. Jockey Mike Smith has spoken. The…
