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It's been three months since Point of Entry trounced Animal Kingdom ... looks like we will need to wait another month before his encore performance.Read More
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  • mack.krout · i def would have had him in my tri-fecta...instead of slim shadey · 10 days ago ·
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  • Sully · Trounced? Apparently you haven't seen too many races in your lifetime. · 9 days ago ·
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What a great day saturday was for racing. This was an awesome race that went completely overlooked. Too bad there wasnt a way to get the general pop interested in the Oaks and WRTC as well as the derby.
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  • On The Gallop's · Churchill Downs Turf Course Derby day. http://horseracing.about.com/od/triplecrown2000/ss/aa-2013-kentucky-derby-undercard.htm · 14 days ago ·
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  • On The Gallop's · Camelot on heavy ground at the Curragh (Irish derby 2012) http://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/camelot-and-parish-hall-set-for-curragh-showdown-29235951.html · 14 days ago ·
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With Point of Entry away, Wise Dan was free to play, and the reigning Horse of the Year rolled to an easy win in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · Wise Dan got a 104 BSF for the easy win. · 16 days ago ·
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  • timmy.parkerson · heres how i feel about it wise dan can run on any surface .poe has to have a firm turf ?he still should have run the horse its not fair to the public . if poe cant run in the rain then take him to arizona where its dry bull shi-t excuse to scratch out. · 15 days ago ·
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Detailed breakdown of all the races on Saturday's Churchill card through the Kentucky Derby.Read More
Wise Dan and Point of Entry signed on for a heavyweight showdown Saturday when they were among nine entries for the 28th running of the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.Read More
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  • Sullivan · This is a rider's game, amino. · 18 days ago ·
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  • amino998 · I think we'll be advised that Wise Dan has the upper hand on a good to firm course. · 18 days ago ·
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HorseRacingNation.com's Jarrod Horak & Jasen Mangrum shoot for value in the special Kentucky Oaks-Woodford Reserve Turf Classic-Kentucky Derby 2013 Pick 3. Read More
i'm more excited for this race than i am for the Derby i think.
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  • kaitlinefree1 · even though Optimizer probably won't have much a chance in this race, i love him so much & i was thrilled to see him in the race. i'm also a big fan of Slim Shadey, & of course the Wise Dan / POE duel, · 19 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · I wanted to see Amira's Prince in this one, and of course, Little Mike would have been a nice addition, too. · 19 days ago ·
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Can you imagine witnessing a Wise Dan – Point of Entry showdown on the Kentucky Derby undercard in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic?Read More
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  • timmy.parkerson · well guys we all asked for it looks like we are going to get it . wow the kentucky derby plus wise dan vrs point of entry on the under card . doesnt get any better !!! · 22 days ago ·
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  • Buckpasser · This will be a great race. I like Wise Dan, but I am a POE supporter · 22 days ago ·
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Team Valor International’s Howe Great came out of his Saturday allowance victory on the turf in good order, according to Dave Rock, assistant to trainer Graham Motion.Read More
Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan, 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) winner Animal Kingdom, Breeders’ Cup Turf (GI) champion and defending winner Little Mike and four-time Grade I winner Point of Entry head one of the strongest rosters of early nominations in the 28-year histo...Read More
  • On The Gallop's · Point of Entry should beat Wise Dan in the Woodford Reserve. · 75 days ago ·
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  • Mike in SB · Wow that would be a great race if all the top horses show up, but the chances of that are pretty slim. It could be a great start for Wise Dan though, I hope he comes back as strong as last year. · 75 days ago ·
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Multiple graded stakes winner Battle of Hastings, who suffered a condylar fracture to his right front leg in the May 7 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs, came out of surgery well May 8, according to trainer Gregory Fox. The operation was conducted by Dr. Larry Bramlage.“Accor...Read More
Nearing the halfway mark of 2012, who are racing's best of the best? Ashley Tamulonis makes her choices...Read More
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  • TimSmith · She has to enter and win the races though.. its tricky has stats to back up hype...RD need to run in and win 2-4 races depending on which ones to pass IT · 313 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · Royal Delta has had a light campaign this year. She was fantastic in the Fleur de Lis, but Mott needs to pick it up if he has any hopes of his filly earning another championship. · 313 days ago ·
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Jasen Mangrum and Brian Zipse put their combined handicapping skills to the test in an attempt to collect big on Derby Day ...Read More
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  • zatt · Nothing wrong with being a Hungry Island fan, Garnet ... she's almost as good as my girl, Groupie Doll ;-) · 379 days ago ·
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  • BrianBarnett · Nively Done. One year I will knock that Derby Pick 4 down. AT $31K obviously few people did this year. I have a feeling most of those people that did collect paid a nice price for their deep tickets · 378 days ago ·
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Little Mike continued a major afternoon for trainer Dale Romans by posting a front-running 2 ½-length triumph over Slim Shadey (GB) in the 26th running of the $561,500 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (Grade I) on Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs.Read More
Little Mike goes all the way in G1 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic.    
Get Stormy will seek to become the second horse to defend his title when he goes postward in the 26th running of the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (Grade I) for 4-year-olds and up going 1 1/8 miles on the Matt Winn Turf Course. Read More
Trainer Shug McGaughey said Stuart S. Janney III’s Data Link was fine the morning after he won the Maker’s 46 Mile (G1) by a neck over Turallure.Read More
Get Stormy dictated a soft pace and repelled his rivals in the stretch to capture the $576,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) (VIDEO) by three-quarters of a length on the turf at Churchill Downs May 7.The Turf Classic, at 1 1/8 miles on a grass course rated firm, is the final race on the Chu...Read More
Court Vision will break from post twelve and is the 4-1 favorite in a wide open renewal of the Grade 1 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic. Rick Dutrow has lost his license in Kentucky so Michael Nevin will saddle Court Vision at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The veteran campaigner has banked more than $2....Read More
The 2011 campaign for Caracortado will be purely North American and focus on the top grass races leading to the Breeders’ Cup Mile. Trainer, breeder, and co-owner Mike Machowsky said Tuesday that the spring schedule for Caracortado will include the Grade 2 Arcadia Handicap at Santa Anita on April 9,...Read More
  • aj.mindiola · Caracortado has a legitimate shot at defeating Goldikova at the Breeders Cup Turf mile. I’ve seen every race this horse has run and he is a monster on the turf. · 783 days ago ·
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  • mshutty · If Goldikova regresses a bit this year and Caracortado peaks, I can see that happening · 783 days ago ·
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Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video05/04/13CD101 1/8 mT04+ MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1Wise DanOptimizerMiddie1:51.84
View Details05/05/12CD361 1/8 mT04+ MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1   0:00.00
View Details05/05/12CD101 1/8 mT04+ MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1Little MikeSlim ShadeyBrilliant Speed1:48.81
View DetailsView Video05/07/11CD101 1/8 mT04+ MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1Get StormySmart BidDoubles Partner1:50.81
View DetailsView Video05/01/10CD101 1/8 mT03+ MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1General QuartersCourt VisionLoup Breton1:53.42
View DetailsView Video05/02/09CD101 1/8 mT04+ MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1EinsteinCowboy CalCourt Vision1:49.62
View DetailsView Video05/03/08CD91 1/8 mT03+ MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1EinsteinOut Of ControlArtiste Royal1:50.50
View Details05/06/06CD91 1/8 mT03+ MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1English ChannelCaciqueMilk It Mick1:47.15
View Details05/03/03CD91 1/8 mT03 MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1Honor In WarRequetePatrol1:46.67
View Details05/06/00CD71 1/8 mT03 MWoodford Reserve Turf Classic-G1ManndarFalcon FlightYagli0:00.00