Bluegrass Stakes back in place of prominence

BLUEGRASS STAKES RETURNING TO PROMINENCE A little dirt never hurt anybody. And in this case, it is probably going to be a big help…at least for horse racing fans and some prime time ponies. With historic Keeneland Race Course switching its main course from synthetic...

Early Derby Contender look-see

AN EARLY KENTUCKY DERBY CONTENDER LIST Is it too early to start thinking about the first Saturday in May? The answer to that is an emphatic no, nay, never. With the road to the Kentucky Derby becoming increasingly crowded as folks far and wide dream of immortality,...

Wise Dan plays waiting game

Legendary two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan has sights set on an eight-year old campaign. Recovering from a leg injury that sidelined him last October, the Charlie LoPresti trained gelding is awaiting some x-rays to determine when he can think about getting back to...

Derby a little different for Baffert now

DERBY ALITTLE DIFFERENT FOR BAFFERT NOW Okay, so let’s fess up, Bob Baffert is one of the top trainers in the Thoroughbred horse racing game if not at the top of the heap. But if you look at the cool cat from California, his perspective on the world’s most famous race...