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Injuries take their toll on 3-year-old stars

DRF | 234 days ago
Marcus Hersh 0 Emily ShieldsI'll Have Another, this year's Derby and Preakness winner, in the paddock before the Belmont Stakes on June 9.... Read More...

Oaklawn: Bodemeister, Secret Circle, Sabercat get green light for Kentucky Derby

DRF | 399 days ago
Jay Privman Coady PhotographyBodemeister received a 105 Beyer Speed Figure for his win in the Arkansas Derby.HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Bodemeister, Secret Circle, and Sabercat, the first three fi... Read More...

Arkansas Derby: Baffert holds strong pair in Bodemeister, Secret Circle

DRF | 402 days ago
Mary Rampellini HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Secret Circle has developed into one of the nation’s top Kentucky Derby prospects without a lot of fanfare. Even though he will be going for a swee... Read More...

Team Baffert Arrives at Oaklawn

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 404 days ago
Bob Baffert-trained runners Secret Circle and Bodemiester arrived at Oaklawn Park on Tuesday to settle in before their engagement in Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1). “We’re in good shape, “ Baffert assistant Jimmy Barnes told Oaklawn Publicity. ... Read More...

Santa Anita: Bodemeister tunes up for Arkansas Derby

DRF | 406 days ago
Steve Andersen Benoit & AssociatesDrill (left) will run in the Northern Spur at Oaklawn rather than the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland this weekend.There will be Southern California-based runners... Read More...

Santa Anita: Bodemeister tunes up for Arkansas Derby

DRF | 406 days ago
Steve Andersen Benoit & AssociatesDrill (left) will run in the Northern Spur at Oaklawn rather than the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland this weekend.There will be Southern California-based runners... Read More...

Santa Anita: Baffert will be active in major stakes at Oaklawn Park

DRF | 408 days ago
Steve Andersen Trainer Bob Baffert will have a busy weekend in Arkansas on April 13-14. Baffert said he will start Mamma Kimbo and Jemima’s Pearl in the $300,000 Fantasy Stakes for 3-year-o... Read More...

Kentucky Derby: Scouting the top horses and key prep races

DRF | 416 days ago
DRF staff Lynn RobertsEl Padrino (left) outduels Mark Valeski by a nose in the Feb. 25 Risen Star. What did the race say about both colts' Kentucky Derby chances?As March turns to April, our anal... Read More...

Rebel Stakes recap

2012 Triple Crown | 426 days ago
Jon and Joel discuss three key races from the weekend, including the Rebel Stakes (G2). Which of the 3 winners – Secret Circle, Gemologist and Street Life – move up the TCI Top 10? You may be surprised. Read More...

Trip Notes: Rebel Stakes, Inside Information Stakes, Santa Margarita Stakes, and more

DRF | 426 days ago
Michael Hammersly Saturday, March 17, 2012 Aqueductread more Read More...

Oaklawn Park: Secret Circle will return to go for sweep in Arkansas Derby

DRF | 427 days ago
Secret Circle is being pointed to the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby following his victory in Saturday's Grade 2 Rebel at Oaklawn Park.HOT SPRINGS, Ark. &nda... Read More...

Busted Bracket? There’s Always Horse Racing

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 428 days ago
Not much in sports compares to the tantalizing drama and genuine excitement of the NCAA basketball tournament, better known as March Madness. With all of the upsets of high seeds so early in this year’s tournament, chances are that many brackets are ... Read More...

Secret Circle and Sabercat to meet in Rebel

Michael Compton | , Top Horse Racing News Story | 430 days ago
Secret Circle, winner of a division of the Southwest Stakes (G3) on Feb. 20, returns to Oaklawn Park for Saturday’s $500,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) to face a competitive group of 3-year-olds, including highly regarded Sabercat (G3). Read More...

Oaklawn: Baffert again the man to beat in Rebel

DRF | 430 days ago
Mary Rampellini HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Beat Bob Baffert. That’s been the story of the Rebel the last two years, and the Oaklawn Park Grade 2 reads much the same on Saturday. Baffert has ... Read More...

Baffert’s best device for spotting Derby prospects is his own intuition

DRF | 431 days ago
Jay Privman ARCADIA, Calif. – One of the reasons Bob Baffert rose so quickly through the ranks of Thoroughbred trainers, all the way to the Hall of Fame, is that he relies so much on instin... Read More...

Maiden Madness

2012 Triple Crown | 454 days ago
Jon & Joel talk about the continuation of new shooters onto the Kentucky Derby trail, and interview the owner that potentially holds the strongest hand in this year’s Kentucky Derby picture. Read More...