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2012 Florida Derby (G1)

Date/Track:
3/31/2012, Gulfstream Park
Post Time:
5:40 PM ET
Distance:
1 1/8 m (Dirt)
Age/Sex:
3 M
Time:
1:48.79

What the Nation is saying about the 2012 Florida Derby (G1)...

With the new Kentucky Derby points system, the Holy Bull and Florida Derby may not be enough to get Shanghai Bobby to Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.Read More
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  • kay.robinett · Flordaf, I believe that Jackson Bend, who along with Shack is notable for his soundness in recent years, also had at least three preps before his Derby. He also had a long nice career. Buackpasser, what Nerud says makes sense to me. Makes me hope that both Jackson Bend, Shack, Musket Man, Musketier, and others who proved to have long sound careers in recent years get huge books of high quality mares!!! · 162 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · Kay, you're correct. Jackson Bend had three prep races before the KY Derby; all three were graded stakes races, and he finished third in all three of them. JB and Shack were gutsy hard-knocking horses, and it's these stallions that we need to breed our mares to. Our sport is in desperate need of some new, sound genes. · 162 days ago ·
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The dust from the Derby has settled and it’s time for a little wrap up. I know I said I would never do this, I usually detest when this happens but really, it is time for some Monday morning quarterbacking. I usually try to stay loyal to the jockey, I assume that he gives the horse the best ride pos...Read More
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  • AmbitiousD · Like the horse, love the trainer, not sold on the jockey. I'm still on the bandwagon, and its nice that there is elbow room now. He's still a good racehorse, he just needs some clean air to get that giant stride rollin · 377 days ago ·
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  • Junebug719 · I think several of the horses need different jockies. Let's face it, even jockies get old, get jaded and have set habits that do not win. · 376 days ago ·
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Does the new Florida Derby winner have what it takes to win the big one at Churchill Downs?Read More
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  • johnsnare · TCI, with Calvin? He is in my exotics. · 386 days ago ·
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  • mcurtin · A lot of horses have a far different 3yo year than their 2yo year. He has staying power and endurance in his pedigree. Could be one for closer consideration. · 382 days ago ·
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none of these will win the derby
The 1973 Wood Memorial was supposed to pit legendary Secretariat against his biggest rival, Sham...Read More
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  • cocoa2 · Pardon you, no disrespect to Kelso. · 410 days ago ·
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  • FrankSaracino · It's a Shame that race can not be seen ..l was there near the 1/8 pole at the fence , l would have enjoyed reliving that moment .. TO BAD · 389 days ago ·
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This week's Kentucky Derby 2012 future odds from Lucky's feature Union Rags at 4-1.Read More
  • Cardly Knot · TVG has Hansen(2/1) currently favored over Union Rags(5/1). Someone must of put some coin down over the last few hours - Poor soul! · 415 days ago ·
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  • Junebug719 · I think it will be an upset.. None of the favored will be able to win it.. and People do have a right to their opinion.. Poor soul · 403 days ago ·
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Giving up on any horse in the Kentucky Derby because they lost their last prep is a decision not supported by history...Read More
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  • AnnaK · T_vic, that was a good explanation of pace. Explain Zenyatta a bit, never stalking or mid herd, almost like she had her own race in some ways. · 408 days ago ·
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  • HeatherSeiden · Wonderfully said. People seem to be quick to jump on and off bandwagons based on small bits of information. I'm still very, very high on Rags. Not to mention he is one of the best looking horses around! · 406 days ago ·
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HRN handicapper Jarrod Horak breaks down the action in last weekend's surprising Kentucky Derby preps.Read More
  • FeltonSuthon · I vividly recall while in line to place my bets on Mark Valeski, Rousing Sermon and Cigar Street that Hero of Order looked like a ridiculous price at 99-1 on the board. Did not pull the trigger - ouch. · 409 days ago ·
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Florida Derby day at Gulfstream Park featured brilliant sunshine, hot temperatures, enthusiastic fans and topnotch racing. Here are some of the performers -with a few extra photos mixed in - that helped to make the day so special. Read More
On a day when everyone was ready to crown Union Rags, it was not the heavy favorite that crossed that wire first...Read More
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  • footlick · @shadowno- that is exactly how I understood the popper whips to be. they make alot of noise. · 411 days ago ·
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  • timgsmith10 · Whip Whip Whip. Whatever Borel did to R.A in the Woodward it may have been worth it. Because of this race she was H.O.Y and proved her undeniable will to win. · 411 days ago ·
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Get to know the 2012 Kentucky Derby contenders in this new slideshow! (PICTURES)Read More
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  • Mary Z. · If this were a beauty contest, I'd pick Gemologist and Alpha, plus my Derby fav, Creative Cause. · 412 days ago ·
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  • ruffian751 · @tim - I'm sorry, but if we don't put the copyright notice, those images will get screen-grabbed and used all over the place. It is unfortunate we have to do it, especially for the fans. But, there are actually website that make money, even farms, who have lifted images they had more than enough money to pay for. Again, I wish the situation were otherwise. Hope you still enjoy the images. · 412 days ago ·
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See all the highlights from the Florida & Louisiana Derbys in this week's slideshow!Read More
It’s getting to be that time. The 2012 Kentucky Derby is finally within sight. Five more weeks, one more prep for the contenders, and not to be forgotten … one final Future Pool offered by the good folks at Churchill Downs. With all this in mind, it’s time to start looking for those horses that migh...Read More
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  • larooski · Advice, Hold Me Back, Endorsement. Watch out for Winstar always. · 413 days ago ·
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  • BrianZipse · A winning weekend, or a losing weekend ... it all depends on Windsurfer. · 413 days ago ·
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Last year’s G1 BC Juvenile continues to shine in regards to finding Kentucky Derby 2012 prep winners. It was Take Charge Indy‘s turn in the spotlight as he controlled proceedings throughout and held off Reveron and Union Rags in Saturday’s G1 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.Read More
What an awful ride by Leparoux. But a great run by TGI.
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  • footlick · He still ducked to the inside and had a chance but he didn't have the acceleration needed. Whether it was him or his jockey is immaterial. Hopefully it was a learning experience. · 414 days ago ·
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  • icyhotboo · The race was a tightner for the KD as far URs trainer was concerned and when he stated that before the race it sure made it easy to handicap. What did the great CB do? He rode the rail again, one move.The form showed UR is not a fast horse. I don't understand the bewilderment.Look at the steady improvement fromTCI, 2nd off shelf. Exactly where was the surprise? · 414 days ago ·
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At a 1-9 price it's silly to put money on Union Rags... however News Pending is going at a great price and his last race at 1m 1/8 showed he can carry speed through the end... outside shot
Take... charge... indy. Wiring it at this distance, pretty impressive.
i think it's going to be a surprise
The winner at 2012 Florida Derby thsi year has a great chance to win the elusive Triple Crown.....I bet for El Padrino
do favorites win @ florida derby?
  • cocoa2 · Everywhere but Churchill. Union Rags might not have shaken all his bad luck yet though. · 414 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · basically a two colt race after Take Charge Indy spits the bit · 414 days ago ·
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