Derby Future Wagers made ‘Sense’

There didn’t turn out to be many smart propositions in the Derby Future Wager, but hero Street Sense turned out to be one of them. (more…)

Calvin does it again - and you could see it coming

There are several factors that make the Kentucky Derby unlike any other race. (more…)

Open Forum. Who do you like?

Twelve races at Churchill Downs today will stretch from 11am until a nightcap scheduled for 7:34pm. Six consecutive graded stakes races — the final three of which are Grade 1s. And along the way (more…)

Strange Derby wagering on Friday

A shade over $371K has been wagered on the Kentucky Derby through Friday, and the current tote board holds several surprises.

Street Sense assuming the favorite’s role, however, is not one of them (more…)

Derby draw places several in trouble

A good post position certainly doesn’t guarantee a clean journey in the Kentucky Derby — but it certainly doesn’t hurt.

Street Sense and Scat Daddy both fared very well (more…)

Derby history ready to be rewritten?

Barbaro won Kentucky Derby 132 having not raced in five weeks, the first time that had been done since Needles a half-century earlier. So which of these top contenders is most likely to eliminate a “Derby Rule” this year? (more…)

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