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Who’s going to rise up the Kentucky Derby leaderboard in the Risen Star Stakes? The sky is the limit for these star thoroughbreds as they race their way On The Road To The Kentucky Derby. Check out this post for the Risen Star rundown.
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The Sam F. Davis Stakes is hosted at Tampa Bay Downs where Kentucky Derby prep points are available to the faster half of these Derby dreamers. Forty two points will be awarded and those digits will alter the rankings on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. Don’t miss these Davis Downs Derby dreamers!
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The fastest favorites race February first! There are three Kentucky Derby prep races this Saturday. Two of these races feature the Kentucky Derby leaderboard ranked horses that are tied for fastest Beyer Speeds in 2024. Follow along for fabulous facts about these fine races, particularly the Holy Bull.
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Will the Southwest Stakes winner finish first in the Kentucky Derby again? Mystik Dan swept both stakes in 2024. Ten thoroughbreds are taking on the $ 1 million dollar Southwest Stakes on Saturday!
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas will host the Southwest Stakes on 1/26/25. This Grade III dirt race of 1 and 1/16 miles has ten Kentucky bred 3 year-old colts entered, Race 10 on a card of 12 offers 20-10-6-4-2 Kentucky Derby prep points to the first five winners in respective order. The Southwest Stakes dates back to 1968. Watch the 2025 KY Derby field hopefuls compete in the Southwest at 5:10 PM ET.
Furthermore, the Southwest Stakes field is as follows by post/horse/jockey/trainer/owner/morning-line odds/and KY Derby prep points earned as applicable:
The Southwest Stakes is super suspenseful. It will be a surprise to see the shake up on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. Be sure to catch all of the great races on Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream this Saturday too. Thank you for reading and check back with Thoroughbred U soon.
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Let’s look at the loaded Lecomte in Louisiana! This Kentucky Derby prep stakes race has 14 thoroughbred colts wanting to race their way on to or upwards on the leaderboard. There is a lot to love and learn about in this loaded Lecomte.
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While Christmas shopping, I try to stay mindful of those in need. I am making plans now on how to be of help on Giving Tuesday and throughout this holiday season. There are horses, companion and barn animals and humans that are irreplaceable in their contributions to thoroughbred horse racing. Some of those animals and people could use our help. If you are looking for some great 501(c)(3) organizations, Thoroughbred U has some quick links.
To help the horses:
To help the barn cats:
To help the people:
To help them all:
Thoroughbred Charities Of America: https://www.tca.org/how-to-help/#title
Thoroughbred U wishes you all a very happy holiday season. Please, take great care of yourselves and for those who are able, remember to give. Giving Tuesday is a wonderful reminder that many people and animals can use our help. Thank you for caring.
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The Home Of The Kentucky Derby is the host of the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. Churchill Downs, in Louisville, KY has several amazing stakes scheduled for this weekend but only one that offers KY Derby prep points. The Kentucky Jockey Club joins the journey to the 151st Kentucky Derby.
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There are just fourteen further finishes for the finest finalist of 2024! The 41st Breeders’ Cup World Championships will determine the thoroughbred racing industry’s global greatest. Get set for Del Mar to deliver Breeders’ Cup 2024!
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Some of the best things about Fall in Kentucky are the bright colored leaves, bonfires, tailgating, orchards, festivals, pumpkin spice everything and the return of live racing at Keeneland race course. I am crazy for October racing at Keeneland, in Lexington, KY! If you love thoroughbred racing, you will truly be enamored by the 2024 Fall Meet.
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Time flies when you are having fun! This summer has been brief and beautiful for Thoroughbred U and we hope it has been great for you too. It is time to get back in the saddle, again! While it is hard to believe, that it has happened so fast , we are all together again, on The Road To The Kentucky Derby! This weekend, the Kentucky Derby prep races start with the Iroquois Stakes.
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