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In sifting through the current list of Preakness possibles, it occurs to me that this year, more than most, the horses that ran in the Kentucky Derby stand head and shoulders above the new shooters. Now predicting the winner of the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown to be one of the horses to have run...Read More
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  • TerryDickens · you should open up a talk show host because the opinion of the public isway better than yours · 19 days ago ·
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  • AndyScoggin · It seems like most of the new horses are taking a pretty wild stab at a Triple Crown race. · 19 days ago ·
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Stonestreet Stables LLC’s Hierro rallied four wide in the stretch to run down favored Paynter to win 88th running of the $232,600 The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial (Grade III) by 1 ½ lengths before a crowd of 26,527 on Opening Night presented by Stella Artois and Finlandia Vodka. Read More
Dream Team Racing Stable's Kostas Hatzikoutelis sat down with me to discuss Saint of Saints, Mucho Macho Man, their respective races, and future plans for both colts.Read More
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  • cpsoren121 · I can't wait! MMM in the race named after one of my all time faves Alysheba! Will be great to see him at CD again! · 28 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · Chris, you *might* be as excited as I am about this race. And that's saying a lot. No doubt about it, though, MMM is going to have a HUGE cheering section, both at the track and in front of tvs, computers, etc. · 28 days ago ·
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Zayat Stables LLC’s Paynter, who finished fourth in the Santa Anita Derby (Grade I) in just his second start, and the undefeated Bourbon Courage headline a field of 11 entered Wednesday for the 88th running of the $200,000-added The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial (GIII).Read More
What can be made of Bourbon Courage? In the case of the fast-developing 3-year-old son of Lion Heart owned by Bourbon Lane Stable and Wayne Lynn, the jury is still out, but a spark that has already developed into a warm winter fire at Fair Grounds this season may become a roaring blaze before summer...Read More
Dream Team Racing Stable's Saint of Saints breaks his maiden in his second start at Gulfstream Park.Read More
  • zatt · Saint of Saints to the Derby Trial ... thanks for the scoop, Ashley! · 69 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · I'm very excited about Saint. I really hope he does well at the Derby Trial. I intend to follow his career pretty closely, and Kostas has been very obliging when it comes to discussing this colt. · 69 days ago ·
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Machen dashed his connections' Kentucky Derby dreams when he flattened out to run fourth in the Risen Star Stakes and fifth in the Louisiana Derby this spring at Fair Grounds.Saturday, before a packed house opening night at Churchill Downs in the Grade 3, $231,400 Derby Trial, Machen gave them somet...Read More
Travelin Man, a comfortable winner of the seven furlong Swale Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park on April 3, takes on eight other 3-year-olds in Saturday's Derby Trial (G3) from Churchill Downs. Todd Pletcher's fleet son of Trippi romped in his six furlong Florida debut in January and was made the overw...Read More
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  • timgsmith10 · Travelin man, JJ Lucky t. and MAchen 1,2,3 Just what i think · 399 days ago ·
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  • blooy · travelin man. · 399 days ago ·
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Kentucky Derby contender  workouts for today (Sunday, April 17)  (with HRN Derby rankings):   Today's Derby contender works included a four furlong Churchill Downs breeze from Stay Thirsty. He worked in company with Derby Trial hopeful Travelin Man. Decisive Moment earned a bullet at...Read More
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  • bigjim1963 · i thought that brethren would have won or at best finish 2nd or 3rd in oaklawn derby, he was my pick for derby but now it seems like a wide open derby this year....right now am leaning towards mucho macho man, its a feel good story & if he wins it will be a great story for horseracing & triplecrown!!! · 409 days ago ·
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  • RichardFoy · With a large field in Derby,speed,rating,and closers will al show their stuff.Closer is Dialed In with a great jockey in the saddle.Zito knows how to win this race and what it takes. · 408 days ago ·
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For the first time in track history, Churchill Downs will start its 2011 Spring Meet and Kentucky Derby Week in prime time. The first day of Churchill Downs’ 39-day Spring Meet on Saturday, April 30 will take place at night under the lights with the first of 11 live races scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. T...Read More
Notching his fifth win on opening day at soggy Churchill Downs, Calvin Borel unleashed his patented rail-skimming ride and guided the colt to victory in the Derby Trial.Read More
Could Pleasant Prince pull the first Derby Trial - Kentucky Derby Double since Tim Tam in 1958? He just might...Read More
By this time next week, we'll know who's in the gate for the 136th Kentucky Derby presented by Taco Smell. Some big questions will be answered today as to whether certain horses in the bottom portion of the Top 20 in graded stakes will qualify to run for the roses...Read More
Selections will be able for free this week. If you have some success or enjoy them I encourage you to check back next week for our Kentucky Derby selections. We will have full card selections for Churchill Downs along with our top pick to win and exotic wagers for the Run for the Roses...Read More
It is called The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial Stakes (G3). Yet, in keeping with its impact on the Triple Crown in recent years, it actually should be known as the Preakness Trial. With horsemen placing more faith in rest than ever, the prospect of running in the Derby Trial and then returning a week lat...Read More
Opening day at Churchill Downs could determine a Derby contender. The 42-day spring meet starts tomorrow. Spokesperson Darren Rogers says the tenth race is the Grade-three Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial. “The two marquis horses trying to get into this year’s Kentucky Derby are Eightyfiveinafifty, he’s the...Read More
It has become apparent in recent weeks as the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Triple Crown season unfolds that a remarkable number of leading 3-year-old prospects raced at Gulfstream Park this year, a fact re-affirmed Saturday with the fields assembled for Saturday’s $200,000 Derby Trial Stakes (G3) at Chu...Read More
As this reader mentioned, those looking for some closers in the Derby will sure be rooting for Eightyfiveinafifty to win Saturday's Derby Trial. Fans of horses like Sidney's Candy who, I do still believe will be on or near the lead, hope that he fades in the stretch like the NJ Devils....Read More
Jason and James Scully preview the Derby Trial. Plus, early longshot Derby plays.Read More
Churchill Downs' opening-day feature, the Derby Trial, received a $100,000 purse boost and Grade 3 status for Saturday's 86th running, and the one-mile event is relevant to the 2010 Kentucky Derby (G1) picture due to the $120,000 now available to the winner in graded earnings. Renamed The Cliff's Ed...Read More

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View Details04/28/12CD81 mileD03 MDerby Trial-G3HierroPaynter Stealcase1:35.27
View Details04/30/11CD81 mileD03 MDerby Trial-G3MachenDominusJ J's Lucky Train1:35.47
View DetailsView Video04/24/10CD101 mileD03 MDerby Trial-G3Hurricane IkeAikenitePleasant Prince1:36.35
View DetailsView Video04/25/09CD101 mileD03 MDerby Trial-G3HullKenseiChecklist1:30.21
View Details04/24/04CD91 mileD03 MDerby Trial-G3Sir ShackletonCourageous ActBwana Charlie1:37.61
View Details04/26/03CD91 mileD03 MDerby Trial-G3Midas EyesChampaliDesert Warrior1:36.22
View Details04/27/02CD91 mileD03 MDerby Trial-G3Sky TerraceCashel CastleIde Be Spencers1:36.87
View Details04/29/00CD91 mileD03 MDerby Trial-G3Performing MagicSun CatValiant Halory1:35.99
View Details04/29/69CD81 mileD03 MDerby TrialAck AckIndian EmeraldFleet Allied1:34.20
View Details04/27/48CD51 mileD0 Derby TrialCitationEscadruEagle Look1:37.40
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