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Hoppertunity to be scratched from Kentucky Derby

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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Hoppertunity, the 6-1 second choice in the morning line, will be scratched out of the Kentucky Derby with a hoof problem. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said the colt has a problem with his front […]

California Chrome favored in 140th Kentucky Derby

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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Santa Anita Derby winner California Chrome has been made the favorite for Saturday’s $2 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The 3-year-old colt will face 19 rivals in the 1 1/4-mile opening leg of racing’s Triple […]

Wise Dan to defend Woodford Reserve Turf starting from rail

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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is back to defend his 2013 victory in Saturday’s $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs in support of the 140th Kentucky Derby. Trained by Charles LoPresti, Wise […]

California Chrome leads 21 entered for 140th Kentucky Derby

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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Probable favorite California Chrome is one of 21 3-year-olds who have been entered for Saturday’s 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Post positions for the 1 1/4-mile first jewel of racing’s Triple Crown will be drawn […]

General a Rod has final workout for 140th Kentucky Derby

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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – General a Rod, third in the Florida Derby, had his last workout for Saturday’s 140th Run for the Roses on Tuesday at Churchill Downs. Trained by Mike Maker, General a Rod worked four furlongs in 49 […]

Will Take Charge headlines Alysheba Stakes

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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Oaklawn Handicap winner Will Take Charge headlines a nine-horse field for Friday’s $300,000 Alysheba Stakes at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/16-mile race for older thoroughbreds will be run prior to the $1 million Kentucky Oaks for […]

Untapable heavy favorite for Kentucky Oaks

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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Untapable has been made a heavy favorite versus 12 rivals for Friday’s $1 million Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies is the companion event to Saturday’s 140th Kentucky Derby. Trained […]

California Chrome tops poll heading into Kentucky Derby

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Santa Anita Derby winner California Chrome continues as the overwhelming choice as leading 3-year-old in the NTRA rankings five days before the running of the 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Trained by Art Sherman, […]

Favorite arrives for 140th Kentucky Derby

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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Kentucky Derby favorite California Chrome arrived Monday afternoon at Churchill Downs ahead of Saturday’s 140th Run for the Roses. Trained by Art Sherman, California Chrome flew into Louisville from California and will be stabled in Barn […]

Pros and cons for all Kentucky Derby starters

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Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – One thing for certain in the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby is that California Chrome will be the favorite. But what about the rest of the field? Here is an in-depth analysis with positives and […]