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A Pentagonal of Points: Kentucky Derby Prep Races

Two Phil's walks through Keeneland's paddock onward to race in the Claiborne Breeders' Futurity. In his next start, he will aim to earn Kentucky Derby points in the Jeff Ruby Steaks!
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This weekend has a whopping five ways to win! There are five Kentucky Derby prep races, with five winners per race. Watch the Kentucky Derby leaderboard light up with new rankings as the best in three year-old thoroughbred racing compete for this pentagonal of points!

Five racetracks, spread over 3 countries are hosting Kentucky Derby prep races this Saturday and Sunday. On March 25, 2023, the UAE Derby (at Meydan), the Louisiana Derby (at Fair Grounds), the Jeff Ruby Steaks (at Turfway Park) and the Fukuryu (at Nakayama) all take place. The following day will feature the Sunland Derby (at Sunland Park).

Be sure to catch all of the action with a large portion of points to see who is On The Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown Trail.

Photo Caption: Two Phil’s walks through Keeneland’s paddock onward to race in the Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity. In his next start, he will aim to earn Kentucky Derby points in the Jeff Ruby Steaks!

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The Tampa Twelve

Classic Causeway won the Tampa Bay Derby in 2022. In this photo, he is in Keeneland's paddock before the GI Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes.
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It’s Derby time! On The Road To The Kentucky Derby there are many stakes, some of which are also called derbies. Florida is home to two of these derbies. On March 11, 2023, the Tampa Bay Derby will offer five in a field of twelve a chance to race in The Derby, the Kentucky Derby!

The Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby is held at Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, FL. The race offers 50-20-10-15-5 points to the respective winners. The $400,000, 1 and 1/16 mile, dirt race was inaugurated in 1981.

Entries for this Tampa Twelve field, posting at 5:15 PM ET, race 11 stakes are:

  1. Lord Miles
  2. Classic Car Wash
  3. Classic Legacy
  4. Groveland
  5. Mikey Bananas
  6. Tapit Trice
  7. Freedom Road
  8. Dreaming of Kona
  9. Shesterkin
  10. Champions Dream
  11. Zydeceaux
  12. Prairie Hawk

Photo caption: Classic Causeway won the Tampa Bay Derby in 2022. In this photo, he is in Keeneland’s paddock before the GI Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes.

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Score More With Four: Quadruple Kentucky Derby Prep Races

Forte was fantastic this Fall at Keeneland. Forte picked up Kentucky Derby prep points there, winning both the Breeders' Futurity and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Stakes.
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The 4th features four fine Kentucky Derby prep races. A quartet of stakes are to be raced March, 4, 2023, The Gotham, The San Felipe, The Fountain of Youth, and the John Battaglia Memorial will all post this Saturday.

First, the $300,000 GIII Gotham Stakes is at Aqueduct in Ozone Park, NY. Race nine has a total of fifteen entries. The stakes will post at 4:56 PM ET. The 1 mile race, inaugurated in 1953, awards 50-20-15-10-5 KY Derby prep points, respectively.

Then, Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA will host the $400,000 GII San Felipe Stakes, inaugurated in 1935. At a distance of 1 and 1/16 miles this race offers 50-20-15-10-5 points. Eleven are entered for the sixth race, posting at 5:27 PM ET.

Next, the $400,000 GII Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, FL dates back to 1945. The first five finishers of the 1 and 1/16 mile race will receive 50-20-15-10-5 points. Race fourteen posts at 5:43 PM ET. Forte will face off with nine contenders.

Finally, the $150,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes will be held at Turfway Park in Florence, KY. This 1 and 1/16 mile race offers 20-8-6-4-2 points. Fourteen thoroughbreds are entered in this edition of The John Battaglia Memorial Stakes, created in 1982. The all weather track will host race eight at 9:25 PM ET.

Photo caption: Forte was fantastic this Fall at Keeneland. Forte picked up Kentucky Derby prep points there, winning both the Breeders’ Futurity and the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Stakes.

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Rebel On The Road: The Rebel Stakes Is A Significant Stop On The Triple Crown Trail

Verifying is looking to pick up more Kentucky Derby prep points in the Rebel Stakes!
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The GII Rebel Stakes is scheduled this coming Saturday, 2/25/23. The Rebel Stakes will feature eleven contenders in the eleventh race on a card of twelve at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, AR. Post time for the $ 1 million dollar stakes is 6:23 PM ET. This 1 and 1/16 mile race will award 50-20-15-10-5 Kentucky Derby prep points to the first five to cross the finish line. The Rebel Stakes, inaugurated in 1961, has gained importance for developing champions. This edition is certain to shake up the KY Derby leaderboard.

Photo Caption: Verifying is looking to pick up more Kentucky Derby prep points in the Rebel Stakes!

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Triple Crown Trail

Curly Jack in the paddock at Keeneland on November, 2022. This photo was taken moments before Curly Jack earned Kentucky Derby prep race points in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Stakes!
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This was copied from another page entry, on Thoroughbred U’s website, called Triple Crown Trail. Due to that page not presenting on the home page, I have copied it to my regular posts page for ease of visibility.

The Risen Star Stakes will post at Fair Grounds in Louisiana on Saturday, 2/18/23. Curly Jack is in sixth place on The Road To The Kentucky Derby. Curly Jack finished first at the very start of the KY Derby prep races, the Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs. In his last start, Curly Jack was second in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill where he earned more KY Derby prep points. He hopes to win the KY Derby this year back at Churchill Downs. Curly Jack will face another 13 contenders in race 13 at 7:14 P.M ET in New Orleans, LA. He is entry number 9 in the $400,000 purse, 1 and 1/8 mile stakes. Curly Jack is trained by Thomas M. Amoss and his jockey is Edgar Morales.

Photo caption: Curly Jack in the paddock at Keeneland on November, 2022. This photo was taken moments before Curly Jack earned Kentucky Derby prep race points in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Stakes!

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Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland

Flightline schools in Keeneland's paddock to prepare for the 2022 Breeders' Cup.
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Flightline schools in Keeneland's paddock to prepare for the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Flightline schools in Keeneland’s paddock to prepare for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Keeneland is rolling out the purple carpet for the top thoroughbreds from all parts of the globe. The 39th Breeders’ Cup World Championships will race on November 4th and 5th, 2022. The Breeders’ Cup Challenge series selected contenders for fourteen champion races. Save this post, as your reference, to this exciting event, the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland!

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Keen On Keeneland

Thoroughbred U is back at the track for Keeneland's Fall Meet, 2022.
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California Angel won the 2021 JP Morgan Jessamine Stakes at Keeneland.
California Angel won the 2021 JP Morgan Jessamine Stakes at Keeneland.

Thoroughbred U is going back to the track! Record breaking and racing returns to Keeneland October, 2022. Fall Stars Weekend kicks off 22 stakes and 17 days of full card, live racing. 11 races will offer “Win and You’re In” berths into the Breeders’ Cup, which will also be hosted by Keeneland, this November. Additionally, races On The Road To The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks will take place at Keeneland, this Fall Meet. Thoroughbred U is keen on Keeneland, my hometrack. Read on to enjoy the action and record purses available at Keeneland this October!

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Alpha to Omega: The Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks

Churchill Downs is the alpha and omega of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
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The Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks begins and ends at Churchill Downs!
The Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks begins and ends at Churchill Downs!

So it begins! Saturday, September 17, 2022, Churchill Downs hosted the first races on The Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. The 41st running of the Iroquois Stakes and the 54th running of the Pocahontas Stakes were the very first stakes to offer points to qualify for the 149th KY Derby and KY Oaks. The alpha and omega of the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports at Churchill Downs Racetrack.

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Racing Recipes: Best Benedictine

This Benedictine dip is a great track treat!
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Benedictine is the best spread for your summertime race snack. Horseradish gathers the ingredients.
Benedictine is the best spread for your summertime race snack. Chef Horseradish gathers the ingredients.

Serve up this spread at your summertime stakes watch party or picnic. Benedictine is best for a cool snack on a warm summer day at the races. Enjoy it at home or at your favorite spot at the track. Chef Horseradish has been busy in the kitchen making your favorite racing recipes. He is ready to share his Benedictine recipe with his loyal Thoroughbred U followers. This no cook dip will be a hit and save you plenty of time for handicapping. Make some super easy and satisfying Benedictine.

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Belmont Blurb

Golden Glider glides through the finish line in Keeneland's Blue Grass Stakes. How will he do in the Belmont Stakes?
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Nest was best in the Ashland Stakes. Will she beat the boys in the Belmont Stakes?
Nest was best in the Ashland Stakes. Will she beat the boys in the Belmont Stakes?

Behold, my blurb on the Belmont! The post positions have been drawn and the field is set for the 154th Belmont Stakes. Eight entered, one will win! Who’s the best, in The Test? This Belmont blurb might help you to decide…

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