149th KENTUCKY DERBY (May 6) Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby MAGE made a sustained run from the ¼ pole to the finish line showing several gears under a brilliant and perfectly timed ride by Javier Castellano.
WOOD MEMORIAL-GRADE 2 Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby A stirring 3-horse stretch battle resulted in a blanket finish
BLUEGRASS STAKES-GRADE 1 Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby TAPIT TRICE won the Grade 1 Bluegrass fair and square as the 6-5 favorite.
SANTA ANITA DERBY-GRADE 1 Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby PRACTICAL MOVE made it 3 wins in a row with a game and perfect trip win
Arkansas Derby-Grade 1 Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby With the exception of the winner ANGEL OF EMPIRE, I’m not interested in any other horse out of the Arkansas Derby as a potential Kentucky Derby contender.
Florida Derby-Grade 1 Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby The top two finishers out of the Florida Derby will march on to the Kentucky Derby as major contenders and deservedly so.
LOUISIANA DERBY-GRADE 2 Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby KINGSBARNS made it 3 wins in 3 career starts with a decisive front running score.
TAMPA BAY DERBY- GRADE 3 Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby The odds-on favorite TAPIT TRICE was much the best of a weak Tampa Bay Derby field
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH-GRADE 2 Handicapping Horse Racing Kentucky Derby It was FORTE and then everyone else.