Both Nobiz Like Shobiz and Curlin figure to attract significant support at the windows in the Kentucky Derby. In fact, Curlin will likely be favored.

Yet each offers reasons to hesitate (more…)

Prior to the March 31 Florida Derby, Todd Pletcher instructed Edgar Prado — who picked up the mount with John Velazquez riding in Dubai that day — to try to maneuver Scat Daddy outside of horses as soon as possible.

And Prado followed the intructions masterfully (more…)

The May 5 Kentucky Derby seems certain to host the maximum number of 20 3-year-olds when entries are taken Wednesday morning, with graded stakes earnings the criteria (more…)

Spring is in the air — and even a little hint of summer for a brief time in the Northeast — and with it comes the changing of the guard as far as live race meets go.

Racing in Southern California shifts from Santa Anita to Hollywood Park starting Wednesday (more…)

Last spring, Lady of Venice made her North American debut in the Appalachian at Keeneland, and proceeded to defeat a cast that included May Night and J’ray.

This afternoon at Keeneland, with the Appalachian carded as the feature event, much attention will be given to the fourth race, where Lady of Venice makes her 4-year-old seasonal debut (more…)

Etude is the logical and deserving favorite entering today’s Federico Tesio at Pimlico, yet New York-bred Belly Rub may be worth a look to jazz up the exotics at a square price. (more…)