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Oaks News March 30, 2024
Power Squeeze extends wins streak in Gulfstream Park Oaks; Thorpedo Anna romps in Fantasy
Power Squeeze, who had been active all winter in Florida, got the better of odds-on favorite Ways and Means in Saturday's $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2).
Derby News March 30, 2024
Muth wins Arkansas Derby
Zedan Racing Stables’ Muth took over entering the stretch and edged clear to a two-length decision in Saturday’s $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn
Derby News March 30, 2024
Japan’s Forever Young punches Kentucky Derby ticket in UAE Derby
Undefeated Japanese colt Forever Young justified odds-on favoritism in Saturday’s $1 million UAE Derby (G2), securing a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Expert picks March 27, 2024
Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Florida Derby
A total of 11 sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles on the Gulfstream Park main oval in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1).
Wagering March 27, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 UAE Derby
A talented 13-horse field has turned out to contest Saturday's UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan in Dubai. Held over 1,900 meters (about 1 3/16 miles) on dirt, the UAE Derby awards Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top five finishers on a...
Podcast March 27, 2024
Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Florida, Arkansas, and UAE Derby Preview
Three major Championship Series races will be run this weekend that will dramatically impact the potential field for the first Saturday in May.
Derby News March 27, 2024
Takeaways from 2024 Louisiana Derby
The $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 23 wrapped up the Road to the Kentucky Derby series at Fair Grounds, and here are three takeaways
Derby News March 26, 2024
Takeaways from 2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks
One of eight major qualifiers offering points on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis, the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) has had a significant impact upon the last two runnings of the Kentucky Derby (G1), producing 2022 upsetter Rich Strike and last year’s runner-up Two...
Derby News March 25, 2024
UAE Derby: Post 13 for Japan’s unbeaten Forever Young
Forever Young could have stayed on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, but trainer Yoshito Yahagi preferred to earn his way in via Saturday’s UAE Derby (G2).
Derby News March 25, 2024
Fierceness favored in Florida Derby over Conquest Warrior, Hades
Champion Fierceness was overturned by Hades in the Holy Bull (G3), but the betting public is expected to send him off as the favorite again in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1).