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2025 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Smarty Jones Stakes Winner Coal Battle

Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule that offers qualifying points to the first jewel of the series. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.

Coal Battle Sharp in Smarty Jones Stakes Victory at Oaklawn Park

Coal Battle soundly defeated Mo Quality to capture the $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes on Jan. 4 at Oaklawn Park.

Aqueduct, 2025 Jerome Stakes, Cyclone State

Cyclone State Blows Away Competition in Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct

The first of four 2025 run for roses prep races at Aqueduct Racetrack turned into a lopsided rout as Cyclone State clobbered six 3-year-old rivals to take the Jan. 4 $150,000 Jerome Stakes in his third straight victory at the Big A, all at a one-turn mile distance.

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Noel’s Weekend Winners: Key Derby Trail Races at Aqueduct, Oaklawn Park

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.

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Voting Opens for FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year

Ten of the most thrilling, memorable, and momentous events from Thoroughbred racing in North America last year have been nominated for the 2024 FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year, a distinction determined by fan voting and recognized at the annual Eclipse Awards.

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