Fierceness Sets Track Record in 4-Year-Old Debut, Thorpedo Anna Defeated in La Troienne
Dejection turned to elation in a period of about five hours May 2 for owner Mike Repole.
Racing
Posted May 2nd, 2025 ·
Byron King
Byron King is associate editor at BloodHorse.
Byron King is associate editor at BloodHorse.
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Loveberry Gets Another Chance at Kentucky Derby Glory Aboard Chunk of Gold
Half a dozen of the jockeys participating in the May 3 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve have experienced the thrill of winning it.
The Life
Posted April 30th, 2025 ·
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 30
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Posted April 30th, 2025 ·
Jockey Junior Alvarado Excited to Reunite With Sovereignty in Kentucky Derby
The past few years have been filled with highlights for jockey Junior Alvarado.
The Life
Posted April 28th, 2025 ·
Fields, Post Positions, Morning Line Odds Set for Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks
The connections of Santa Anita Derby winner Journalism expressed relief after the anticipated favorite for the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve drew post 8 for the $5 million classic...
Racing
Posted April 26th, 2025 ·
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 23
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Posted April 23rd, 2025 ·
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 16
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Posted April 16th, 2025 ·
Champion Thorpedo Anna Romps in Apple Blossom Victory at Oaklawn Park
Not even a slow start could slow the momentum of reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna as she notched her fourth consecutive victory in the $1.25 million Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap April 12...
Racing
Posted April 12th, 2025 ·
Gosger Wins Keeneland's Lexington Stakes, Preakness May be Next
The talented Gosger earned his first stakes victory by outrunning pace-setting longshot Bracket Buster by two lengths to win the $400,000 Grade 3 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes April 12 at Keeneland...
Racing
Posted April 12th, 2025 ·
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 10
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3.
Racing
Posted April 10th, 2025 ·
Burnham Square Rallies to a Thrilling Win in Blue Grass Stakes
Eight years after they ran McCraken in the Kentucky Derby, jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., trainer Ian Wilkes, and owner Janis Whitham of Whitham Thoroughbreds are Derby-bound again.
Racing
Posted April 8th, 2025 ·
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 2
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3.
Racing
Posted April 2nd, 2025 ·
