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There are a lot of Kentucky Derby prep points at stake this weekend in the Jeff Ruby Steaks and the Louisiana Derby. Each of these American graded stakes had a dozen plus entries competing to earn the 400 points that these races offer. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, racing is on in LA and KY!
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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 147th Road to The Kentucky Derby explodes this Saturday with a record four prep races on the same day! Prepare for swift changes to the KY Derby leaderboard as each race offers significant point value including the international spotlight and nomination pool. Read on to briefly examine each of these important preps. The doors of opportunity to enter the KY Derby are wide open!
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Top o’ the morning to ya! Happy St. Patrick’s Day. For this holiday, Horseradish, Thoroughbred U’s regular chef, we will be keeping it easy and making reubens. I love a good reuben and I eat them regularly at Keeneland racecourse and at a variety of Irish themed bars. Many restaurants add it to their menu for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The sandwich isn’t in fact Irish, it’s all American but it’s all good and a fun and easy way to celebrate the day. Turn on the television and watch 2 Kentucky Derby prep races and some March Madness Basketball with a reuben, chips and a green frosty beverage. Horseradish will show you how it is done.
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