Candy Ride (Arg) colt won his debut at Tampa Bay Downs and stayed unbeaten with a hard-fought win in the Louisiana Derby.
Chad Brown
The impressive-looking son of Gun Runner worked hard to win the Risen Star Stakes in his return, collecting 50 Kentucky Derby points.
After three previous unsuccessful tries at Saratoga, the four-year-old won in last-to-first fashion over favoured Fierceness.
Mrs. Gay Smith and trainer Chad Brown won the 2024 Sandy Lane Gold Cup with Portfolio Company and have three in the race this year.
The way this year's third jewel of the American Triple Crown figures to unfold means one of these two starters should win.
Tuscan Gold and speedster Imagination are the two main hurdles for Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in the Preakness.
The impeccably-bred, expensive colt is going to be a favourite for the 150th Kentucky Derby on May 4 after a big Blue Grass win.
Heading into a crucial three weeks for Derby and Oaks hopefuls, here is a look at some horses attracting interest.
Domestic Product won an exciting Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby but there was no betting on the race as a tote issue was widespread in the U.S.
The $2.3 million son of Gun Runner splashed his way to victory in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes against a strong field at Fair Grounds.
Peter Brant's Ontario-bred filly will make her next start in the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks on July 23 for trainer Chad Brown.
While Peter Brant's Rougir recovered from trouble, Canadian-bred Moira barges her way to second only to be disqualified.
Fields of seven to nine look likely for the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks and $125,000 Plate Trial this Sunday, July 24.
As he did five years ago, trainer Chad Brown kept a top 3-year-old out of the Kentucky Derby and won the Preakness Stakes.
The major stepping stone races for the Derby are done and the Chad Brown-trained colt is added to a very interesting potential field.
