Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 149th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6 at Churchill Downs.
Steve Asmussen became the first trainer to win 10,000 Thoroughbred races in North America when Bet He’s Ready won the fifth race at Oaklawn Park Feb. 20.
Asmussen also has two additional wins overseas, including Curlin’s victory in the 2008 Dubai World Cup.
The complexion of the points chase for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will change Saturday with the Risen Star Stakes presented by Lamarque Ford at Fair Grounds – the year’s first race with a 50-point top prize on the
The $300,000 Grade 2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes presented by Fasig-Tipton is considered a prep race for the Longines Kentucky Oaks with 50-20-15-10-5 qualifying points awarded to the top five finishers.
