Huge field for Saturday's Illinois Derby March Madness in 'My Old Kentucky Home' The Road to the Runs Through Florida's Gulfstream Park Louisiana Set Sports Fans From Final Four Florida — Take Charge Indy Upsets Union Rags Contender Stays Lightly Tested Alpha’s Preparation Lots of Rest Geoff Davis' absence sparks spirited competition GOP 4th District primary Gallery shows everyday life roller derbystyle Keeneland's sale 2yearolds kindles dreams Cheers I'll Have Another Santa Anita Next year's prospects begins Monday Hansen works out at Churchill Downs' training center U L basketball's future now looks even Rozier

Wood winner could be Kentucky Derby favorite Depending on the outcome of Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes, three horses could vie for favoritism in the May 5 Kentucky Derby, just 26 days away: 2-year-old champion Hansen, if he dominates the Blue Grass the way he did the Gotham; Derby future wager favorite Union Rags, a tough-trip third... 2012 Kentucky Derby: Gemologist, Alpha headed for rematch in Louisville OZONE PARK, N.Y. - Gemologist and Alpha, separated by a neck when first and second, respectively, in Saturday's Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, were reported to be in good shape Sunday morning and will both be pointed to the Kentucky Derby on May 5 at Churchill Downs. 2012 Kentucky Derby: Liaison may join I'll Have Another, Creative Cause in Louisville ARCADIA, Calif. - As many as three runners from Saturday's $750,000 Santa Anita Derby are candidates for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5. Road to the Kentucky Derby Dec. 17 - CashCall Futurity (G1): Liaison, Rousing Sermon, Brother Francis (Hollywood Park)Jan. 7 - Count Fleet: Alpha, Stephanoatsee, Il Villano (Aqueduct)Jan. 7 - Sham (G3): Out of Bounds, Secret Circle, Longview Drive (Santa Anita)Jan. 14 - California Derby (G3): Russian Greek, Cahill Chrome, Senor Rain (Golden Gate)Jan. 21 - Lecomte (G3): Mr. Bowling, Z Dager, Shared Property (Fair Grounds ... Gemologist nips Alpha by a neck at the Wood In one of three Kentucky Derby preps around the country on Saturday, Gemologist won the $1 million Wood Memorial for 3-year-olds at Aqueduct in New York, holding off Alpha by a neck to improve to 5 for 5. 'Gem' joins mad scramble to be Derby choice Depending on the outcome of Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes, three horses could vie for favoritism in the May 5 Kentucky Derby, just 26 days away: 2-year-old champion Hansen, if he dominates the Blue Grass the way he did the Gotham; Derby future wager favorite Union Rags, a tough-trip third... All News Even after losing last weekend in the Florida Derby, Union Rags is the 7-2 favorite in the future book for the Kentucky Derby at Wynn Las Vegas. I'll Have Another wins Santa Anita Derby I'll Have Another fell through the cracks in the sales ring, going for $35,000. He was a 43-1 shot before winning the Robert Lewis Stakes in February. The colt with the catchy name won't be overlooked any longer after winning the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby by a nose Saturday and positioning himself as one of the early favorites for the Kentucky Derby next month. Gemologist sets sight on Kentucky Derby after win in New York NEW YORK, April 8 — Gemologist enhanced his growing credentials as one of the favourites for next month's Kentucky Derby when he won the US$1 million (RM3.4 million) Wood Memorial at Aqueduct in New York today.  Ridden by Javier Castellano, Gemologist held off the fast-finishing Alpha to win by a neck and assure himself of a place in the big ... Hawthorne: Done Talking may find himself on bubble for Kentucky Derby STICKNEY, Ill. – Done Talking was en route by horse van Sunday from Illinois to Maryland after winning the Grade 3, $500,000 Illinois Derby on Saturday at Hawthorne Race Course, but the horse probably will hit the road again before too long, with his connections aiming for the May 5 Kentucky Derby.
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