Tag: Road to the Kentucky Derby

Knicks Go, 5/2 on the morning line, is looking to rebound at Tampa Bay Downs. (Image: Keeneland/Coady Photography)

On the Derby Trail: Knicks Go No Slam Dunk at Tampa Bay Downs

History and a compelling field suggest that Saturday’s 1 1/16 mile $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs is a Kentucky Derby prep race not to be ignored. Despite often playing second fiddle to Gulfstream Park near Miami, Tampa Bay Downs is now an important feeder track for […]

Bob Baffert and 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify Garry Jones /AP

Future is Now for Kentucky Derby Bettors, Bob Baffert Leads the Way

Game Winner and Improbable, both from the stable of Bob Baffert, are expected to attract the most individual Kentucky Derby future book wagering action when the second phase of the popular bet opens Friday. Bettors also have an “all others” option covering any horse not listed by veteran linemaker Mike […]

Harvey Wallbanger blows up tote board in Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin

Harvey Wallbanger Leaves Bettors Tipsy in Holy Bull

Harvey Wallbanger, namesake of the popular 1970s cocktail and a nearly 30/1 long shot, set off explosive payoffs Saturday by pulling off a huge upset at the $350,000 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The Kentucky Derby aspirant keyed a $1101.70 one dollar exacta on top of Everfast, the Dale […]

Wow. War of Will ran way ahead of the field to take an easy win -- and 10 Kentucky Derby points -- at the Fair Grounds on Saturday. (Image: Racing Dudes)

Wow Moment: War of Will Takes Big Easy Win at LeComte

War of Will, who carries the barn moniker “Wow,” produced that “wow moment” for Kentucky Derby followers Saturday, handily winning the $200,000, 1 mile-seventy-yard Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. Now, the horse racing world’s Derby attention moves into the South on Friday. That’s where Oaklawn Park […]