By Jarrod Horak Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan walked the shedrow for the third day since his upset victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby on May 4. He will return to the track to train on May 8 for trainer Ken McPeek, and we will know more about his Preakness status in the coming days. […]
By Jarrod Horak Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remains possible for the Preakness Stakes. His trainer Ken McPeek wants to monitor him in the coming days before committing to the second jewel of the Triple Crown Series. Preakness Stakes 2024 Hopefuls (as of 5-6-24): Mystik Dan, Just Steel, Muth, Imagination, Tuscan Gold, Seize the Grey, […]
By Jarrod Horak This 2024 Kentucky Derby recap video includes a look back at all 20 entrants, and a Preakness Stakes sneak peek. Preakness Stakes hopefuls include Muth and Imagination for trainer Bob Baffert (8 Preakness wins). Kentucky Derby 2024 final order of finish: 1st – Mystik Dan, 2nd – Sierra Leone, 3rd – Forever […]
By Jarrod Horak The weather improved on the first Saturday in May and the main track was fast for the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Mystik Dan, breaking from post 3, worked out a dream inside stalking trip, got a clear lead in the stretch, and held on by a desperate nose over Sierra Leone and Forever […]
By Jarrod Horak The field for Kentucky Derby 2024 is set. Twenty horses plus two also-eligibles passed the entry box. In a late development on April 30, Encino was injured and had to scratch out of the Derby, and that allowed first alternate Epic Ride to move into the body of the race. Mugatu is the lone […]
By Jarrod Horak The field for Kentucky Derby 2024 was drawn on April 27. Twenty horses plus two also-eligibles passed the entry box. In a late development on April 30, Encino was injured and had to scratch out of the Derby, and that allowed first alternate Epic Ride to move into the body of the […]
By Jarrod Horak This Kentucky Derby 2024 video includes the latest news, workout analysis, and post draw thoughts. Kentucky Derby 2024 field: 1 – Dornoch (20-1), 2 – Sierra Leone (3-1), 3 – Mystik Dan (20-1), 4 – Catching Freedom (8-1), 5 – Catalytic (30-1), 6 – Just Steel (20-1), 7 – Honor Marie (20-1), […]
By Jarrod Horak This Kentucky Derby 2024 video features post position analysis for the 150th running of the Derby. The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 4. Kentucky Derby 2024 field: 1 – Dornoch (20-1), 2 – Sierra Leone (3-1), 3 – Mystik Dan (20-1), 4 – Catching Freedom (8-1), 5 […]
By Jarrod Horak All of the points races have been run and the Kentucky Derby 2024 contenders are gathering under the Twin Spires for final workouts and preparations. In this article, I will catch up with the latest Derby news and update my “Exceptional 11” Kentucky Derby contenders. Deterministic is out of the race. Christophe […]
By Jarrod Horak Several Kentucky Derby 2024 contenders posted workouts on Saturday, April 20 including Grade 1 Blue Grass hero Sierra Leone. In the video below, I go through all of the workouts and the latest Derby news. We are less than two weeks out from the Derby, and make sure you stay tuned to […]
