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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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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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Preakness Ponderings

Fenwick participated in Keeneland's Blue Grass Stakes. He is entered in the 147th Preakness Stakes.
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Creative Minister won at Keeneland this spring. Will he win again in the Preakness Stakes?
Creative Minister won at Keeneland this spring. Will he win again in the Preakness Stakes?

Thoroughbred U is sharing with you its ponderings on the Preakness. This Saturday, May 21, 2022, is the 147th edition of the Preakness Stakes! Prepare to compare the fine nine contenders.

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Kentucky Derby Developments

The Sun Shines Bright On My Old Kentucky Home! 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 5/7/22
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Tawny Port and Ethereal Road in Keeneland's Lexington Stakes. Next stop, the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs!
Tawny Port and Ethereal Road in Keeneland’s Lexington Stakes. Next stop, the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs!

The race, 148 years in the making, is upon us! The Run For The Roses, the $3 Million, Woodford Reserve, Grade I, Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday. Twenty contenders have been awarded entry, while only one will win. Don’t miss these details and the Kentucky Derby developments.

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With Love From Lexington: Last Stop On The Road To The Kentucky Derby

Stakes winning at Keeneland in Lexington, KY. Madison Stakes winner, 2022.
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Rattle N Roll picked up point for the 2022 Kentucky Derby at Keeneland.
Rattle N Roll picked up point for the 2022 Kentucky Derby at Keeneland, though the Blue Grass competition was tougher.

Lexington, KY is set to send love and contenders to the world famous Kentucky Derby! Last weekend, in Lexington, the Blue Grass Stakes awarded KY Derby prep points to four fine thoroughbreds. This Saturday, they are doing it again! The Stonestreet Lexington Stakes will be the final chance to qualify to race in the 2022 Kentucky Derby.

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Spring Stakes Summary: Keeneland Chronicle

Live racing returns to Keeneland April 2022!
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Keeneland Spring Meet!
Keeneland Spring Meet!

Live racing returns this April at Keeneland! The fabulous fifteen day meet is stuffed with stakes races, worth $7.7 million is purse money. Plan on participating in person at the picturesque track or through multiple media methods. Kindly, read my chronicle on Keeneland for a Spring stakes summary.

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