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Betting on a Mild Upset in Withers Stakes

Aqueduct’s Road to the Kentucky Derby will cross the halfway point with Saturday’s running of the $250,000 Grade 3 Withers Stakes. Held at 1 1/8 miles on the main track, the Withers is the third of five annual Derby preps contested at Aqueduct, with the Grade 3 Gotham Stakes on Mar.

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Derby Trail: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for Feb. 3

This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not quite as strong as they were a week or two ago.

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Feb. 4-7

Horse racing action is in full swing the first week of February, highlighted by two qualifying points preps for the 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. On Saturday, the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct and the Sam F.

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 3

BloodHorse associate editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1.

Greatest Honour a Serious Player on 2021 Triple Crown Trail

Making the Grade, which will run through the 2021 Triple Crown races, focuses on the winners or top performers of the key races, usually from the previous weekend, who could make an impact on the Triple Crown. We’ll be taking a close look at impressive winners and evaluating their chances to win classic races based upon ability, running style, connections (owner, trainer, jockey), and pedigree.

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