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Tips, Trends, and Tendencies to Consider When Betting the 2024 Kentucky Derby

The 150th running of the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs is less than two weeks away. The field for the historic 1 1/4-mile contest is more or less set, and handicappers are already analyzing the prospective entries in search of the Derby winner.

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Black Gold, Dream Derby: the Myth and Legend of Black Gold, Avalyn Hunter, 1924 Kentucky Derby

Setting the Record Straight: New Book Demystifies the Legend of Black Gold

Few horses touched the heart like the Black Gold did. Thanks to Marguerite Henry’s 1957 book, this black colt with the little white star was a childhood favorite of generations of racing fans, his triumphant, yet tragic life a poignant reminder of why we love this sport and its equine athletes.

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SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2024 Kentucky Derby Contenders

America’s Best Racing assembles a yearly slideshow of the talented 3-year-olds lined up to compete in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. This year's race on May 4 at Churchill Downs in the milestone 150th edition of the famed run for the roses and is headlined by Toyota Blue Grass St

Weekend Winners handicapping horseplayers betting exacta Oaklawn Park Laurel Bath House Row Stakes Federico Tesio Stakes Preakness Steve Asmussen Joel Rosario Maximus Magic Imperial Gun Circle P Lat Long Copper Tax

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Picks for Preakness Preps at Laurel and Oaklawn

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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Derby Dozen BloodHorse Byron King Kentucky Derby rankings Domestic Product Stronghold Resilience Just Steel Dornoch Mystik Dan Catching Freedom Just a Touch Sierra Leone Fierceness Honor Marie Forever Young Brad Cox Chad Brown horse racing Encino

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 17

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 4.

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