Kentucky Derby

Derby Dreams Abound for Woodbine Connections

In February, some 397 three-year-olds were nominated to the 2012 U.S. Triple Crown, (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes) including seven horses trained by Woodbine’s leading trainer Mark Casse.   The 2012 Kentucky Derby, which will be held on May 5 at Churchill Downs, is limited to 20 starters.  Should more than 20 horses […]

Strong ‘Can-Con’ for Oaks

Canadian content for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby might be short this year, save for a filly that has a big shot to win one for the home side. There, of course, have been many years when Canadians and Canadian horses are featured front and centre in the Kentucky Derby, the annual “Run for […]