Reflective as ever, Zito eyes a 3rd Kentucky Derby
Seattle Times April 8,2011 Nick Zito looked down at his ringing cell phone and apologized to the roomful of people for the interruption. He had to take the call. It was from a Saudi Arabian prince....
View ArticleThe Factor is 7-5 favorite at Arkansas Derby
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The Factor is the solid 7-5 choice to win the $1 million Arkansas Derby and then move on to the Kentucky Derby in three weeks as one of the favorites. Trained by three-time Kentucky...
View ArticlePossible fields for upcoming Kentucky Derby prep races
Known possible fields, compiled by Churchill Downs, for Kentucky Derby prep races: Arkansas Derby: Grade I, $1 million Arkansas Derby (1⅛ miles at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, April 16). Likely:...
View ArticleUncle Mo settling in at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Derby contender Uncle Mo is settling in at Churchill Downs. The 3-year-old colt arrived under the twin spires on Monday afternoon following an eventful trip from New...
View ArticleTrainer Pletcher keeping a close eye on Uncle Mo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Trainer Todd Pletcher says Kentucky Derby contender Uncle Mo “needs to have a good 19 days” if he’s going to enter the Run for the Roses. Uncle Mo took his first gallop at...
View ArticleMachen triumphs in Derby Trial
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Machen chased down Dominus in the final strides to win the $200,000 Derby Trial on Saturday night at Churchill Downs. Machen loped around the track early in the race only coming...
View ArticleUncle Mo is a go for Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Uncle Mo looks good to go for the Kentucky Derby. The 3-year-old colt worked five furlongs at muddy Churchill Downs on Sunday, and owner Mike Repole says his star should be the...
View ArticleDecisive Moment takes the Delta path to the Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – It all comes down to graded stakes earnings when determining the 20 horses who make the cut for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. One of the best ways to get there is the $1 million...
View ArticleInjuries lead to wide-open Kentucky Derby field
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Trainer Todd Pletcher said Uncle Mo “just wasn’t right” when he decided to scratch the reigning 2-year-old champion from the Kentucky Derby on Friday due to a lingering and...
View ArticleDerby runner-up Nehro won’t run in Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) – Kentucky Derby runner-up Nehro will not run in the Preakness. Nehro has endured a busy schedule this spring, and owner Ahmed Zayat says he doesn’t want to risk running the horse in...
View Article
