Hibiscus Punch, upset winner of February’s Barbara Fritchie Stakes at Laurel Park, will tackle a tougher opponent Saturday in Gamine.
Eighteen horses are scheduled to run in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, with Belmont winner Tiz the Law, 3-5, the shortest morning line favorite since 1989.
After trying to find ways to have fans, Churchill Downs today announced the Kentucky Derby would take place without fans.
The Kentucky Derby, delayed from May until the first Saturday in September, will take place in front of spectators, Churchill Downs Inc. said today.
The Kentucky Derby will take place Sepember 5 – more than four months after originally scheduled – because of COVID-19 fears.
The new Thoroughbred Safety Coalition includes leading racetrack operators — including The Stronach Group and NYRA — as well as Breeders’ Cup.
Country House’s ran second, and the stewards did the rest, DQing winner Maximum Security and elevating Country House to the top spot in the Kentucky Derby.
Win Win Win had a solid, if eventful, final breeze Sunday, and trainer Mike Trombetta says it’s now “hurry up and wait” time.
The Stronach Group and other major track operators have proposed a phased elimination of Lasix, which would include the Preakness in 2021.
Trainer Jason Servis will have plenty of company in this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup: he has five runners scheduled to face the starter in search of his first BC win.