Gomez set up Master of dogs in the Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) - Eclipse Award winning jockey Garrett Gomez to montaré Master of dogs in the agent Derby.His of Kentucky, Tony Matos, confirmed the agreement Friday.Master of dogs is leaving a runner-up finish in the UAE Derby. He finished sixth in the Breeders' Cup juvenile Turf last year at Churchill Downs.The Gomez's 39-year-old has two outstanding jockey Eclipse Awards but has yet to win a Triple Crown race. It came to close in the Derby two years ago, guiding Pioneerof end the Nile to a second place behind mines that Bird.Gomez won the Breeders' Cup Classic aboard blame last November by hand Mare superstar Zenyattà the only defeat of his career.

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Frankel the hot favorite for 2,000 Guineas

NEWMARKET, England (AP) - Frankel will start as a voice on Saturday when unbeaten Colt of Henry Cecil takes 12 rivals in the 2000 Guineas in Newmarket, the first classic of the English flat racing season.A comfortable winner of the bets of Greenham, seen as the test race for the 2000 Guineas - in Newbury on 16 April, Frankel expose like a shot of 1-2 (1.6 km) within of miles in length by 3 years which is open to the Colts and fillies."Be the clear favorite in the classic already Nijinsky in 1970 is a testament to the genealogy of the imposing Frankel, who finished first in five successive races and has all the attributes to dominate a strong field."There is a certain amount of pressure and always am concerned a little things can go wrong, "said Cecil, one of the most famous coaches of Britain, which however is looking for his first victory in the race already Wollow Queally 1976.Tom montaré Frankelcuyo rivals could be undefeated corridor formed by the Irish and" second favorite Pathfork, a shot of 5-1 with betting more on Thursday. "With expectations of Frankel riding so high that I go through 2,000 Guineas on Saturday with more attention than usual," said Queally. "There is so much talent in the race and he was racing faster field which never raced before".Aidan O'Brien may have withdrawn Alexander Pope and master of dogs, that is going to compete in the 137th Edition of the Kentucky Derby on May 7, at the stage of final declaration Thursday, but the coach still has the third favorite Roderic O'Connor in the field."I marriage, ridden by Frankie Dettori and Saamidd will be two Knights in blue silks of Dubai Godophin stable."Is in very good shape and has sufficient speed, "Simon Crisford, Godolphin Racing Manager said of marriage." "Sheikh Mohammed (proprietary) is very pleased with it."Nijinsky bred in Canada, one of the greatest thoroughbreds, was the last of 15 horses for the follow-up to a triumph in the 2000 Guineas with victories in the Derby and the St. Leger stakes: the three races that make up the Triple Crown in British flatracing.The 1000 Guineas, the second of the five classics of British horse racing, carried out Sunday and gambling is much closer.French horse cloud of Moonlight was favorite set of 9-2 with bookmakers William Hill along with Havant, whose trainer Michael Stoute is bidding for a third success in the race after Bliss Musical in 1989 and Russian rhythm in 2003.The 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas are the first two races of the inaugural series British Champions, a collection of the best 35 races in the calendar of horse racing flat which culminates with the British in history of racing's richest accessory: the day of Champions British in Ascot in series October.The, designed to broaden the appeal of the sport and ensure its future in the long term in BritainIt is being sponsored by members of the Royal family of Qatar. Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al - Thani and his five brothers have signed an agreement millions of pounds (dollars) through the vehicle of private investment, QIPCO, to provide sponsorship of title for the first two years of the series.

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The hammer WINS at Hollywood Park

INGLEWOOD, California (AP) - the hammer strongly manifested in the final sixteenth of a mile and edges Don Tito by an average of height on Friday in the claimant optional $60,000 in Hollywood Park.Ridden by Martín García, the hammer covered seven furlongs in the synthetic track of the cushion in 1:23.30 and paid $11.40$4 and $2.40 as the choice of 9-2 in a field of five.Don Tito returned $3 and $2.10, and bet at Victor paid $2.20 to show.The victory, the fifth hammer in 24 starts, increased his earnings to $217,700.

Marked in ahead by a nose in the race for the Kentucky Derby favorite

Churchill Downs Oddsmaker veteran Mike Battaglia normally look a thoroughbred young add little by little to their credentials before tabulation him as the favorite of the Kentucky Derby. By Mark Zerof, United States Presswire

Marked on the left, with Julien Leparoux aboard, is expected to be a lukewarm favorite for May 7th Kentucky Derby.

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Marked on the left, with Julien Leparoux aboard, is expected to be a lukewarm favorite for May 7th Kentucky Derby.

"" Battaglia is going through a "process of elimination" this spring as promised once 3 years than good ran poor races to hurt his status or suffered injuries that forced them on the road to the Derby. ""It is difficult to find a horse this year that I like, said Battaglia.Cuando since positions are drawn next Wednesday, expected to make a warm upper choice of 4-1. One of the few colts is entering the race for the roses with momentum.Marked in an impressive manifestation of Shackleford-beat by a head in the Florida Derby on 3 April and continues to train well for the Hall of Fame Nick Zito.He covered a half-mile in 48 2/5 seconds on Thursday at Palm Meadows in Boynton BeachFloridain what appeared to be a drill of textbooks. "After breaking up a half-height behind stablemate Escape of the miner, marked in finished three lengths ahead, register 12.09, 24.47 and 36.91 times through the first three furlongs, according to Daily Racing form of Mike Welsch."This is what he wanted... those 12, "Zito said of the divisions of 12 seconds".This horse is very undulating. This horse is very smart. I can assure that this horse is not going to be brief. "I cannot guarantee anything, but I'll tell you that it will not be short."We know that the type of horse that is. Any horse that gives the final eighth in 11 and change... I don't know what else can be given. The horse is happy here. "Like the track".Curiously, four of the last five winners of the Derby spent the winter at Palm Meadows. "" Battaglia, with some trepidation, think that the son of Mineshaft can add to the list while that Zito his third Derby champion. ""I liked the way in which closed in the Florida Derby, he said. "He did what he had to do." I liked the way in which the and-one-eighth mile. "It seems as if he can handle an and-a-quarter mile."On the negative side, marked in lost stablemate Equestrio in a career of grant into the Florida Derby. With four outputs, more seasoning would be ideal.Battaglia, like the majority of handicap, scheduled during the winter that 2 years Uncle Mo champion would be a solid favorite in the first Saturday in May. "Then Uncle Mo could not do better than others at the Memorial of wood from 1 1/8 miles on April 9 at aqueduct in New York and it lacked punch for the stretch run."There was a question about the-a-quarter mile and, after the wood, that question exists yet, "said Battaglia." Trainer Todd Pletcher said that vets discovered a gastrointestinal infection in Mo Uncle after wood and that the Colt is responding well to antibiotics.After Uncle Mo as the second probable option, it gets dangerous. Nehro could emerge as the third choice after narrow errors in the derbys of Louisiana and Arkansas. This function could also fall to Mucho Macho Man, who ran a credible third in the Louisiana Derby despite losing his shoe right lead to the beginning.After rainfall record in Kentucky in April, well-beaten Florida Derby favorite Soldat could receive support if seem to Muddy follow Churchill Downs. He rejoiced by 10 3/4 length in an allowance race neglected in Gulfstream Park the Florida conditions in January, much before the beginning of the process of elimination.For more information about reprints & permissions, visit the frequently asked questions. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We has been updated the guidelines of the conversation. The changes include a brief overview of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "Report abuse" button. Read more.

Chorus music WINS Belmont Stakes of pardillo common Irish

NEW YORK (AP) - Choir music pointed out a victory by 5-length on of pardillo common Irish of $60,000 bid exclusive regime servants in New York fillies and Mares, characteristic opening at Belmont Park on Friday.The day 6 years increased past the Pack in the final furlong to their fifth victory in 18 starts band rejection. Alex Solis was aboard for trainer John Terranova as choir music ran a mile in 1:38.71 in the course of grass of performance. She was marginalized since November, hopes the return of grass in New York.The favorite of 2-1 pay $6.60, $3.60 and $2.60. Exclusive system, $5.10 and $3.20, the pace and held the second. Akilina, $2.90, congregated from far back for the third.

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Tom Durkin opts for renewal of contract of Triple Crown

NEW YORK (AP)--Horse racing Triple Crown is looking for a new voice.Veteran announcer Tom Durkin said on Tuesday that is increasing its concert asking for the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, television. Durkin cited the stress of the work as one of the reasons for the decision not to renew his contract with NBC Sports.Durkin has called the last 30 Triple Crown races several networks and the spokesman of Kentucky Derbys.NBC last 13 Adam Freifeld said a replacement will be appointed soon. Derby this year the run may 7 Durkin will continue to serve as a track announcer for aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga.

Celeb Derby: Terry Bradshaw support Uncle Mo in Churchill

If the Breeders' Cup is Super Bowl of racing horses, it is no wonder Terry Bradshaw is sticking with a fellow champion. Bradshaw, who carried the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl titles from 1974-79, goes with the Youth Cup Breeders' uncle Mo its superior position in 10 major celebrity Kentucky Derby this week. Fox Sports

Terry Bradshaw is the owner of a part of the mission Impazible, a teammate of Uncle Mo in Barn of trainer Todd Pletcher.

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Terry Bradshaw is the owner of a part of the mission Impazible, a teammate of Uncle Mo in Barn of trainer Todd Pletcher.

"Still thinking that he can recover his form of two years of age," Bradshaw wrote in an email with their top 10 that Bradshaw would be to get the best global reports around the Mo uncle. After all, he is owner of a piece of his team mate Mo Impazible of Mission in the granary of Todd Pletcher. Mission Impazible, which won the Handicap of New Orleans in his home last, is scheduled to run on Churchill Alysheba $ 300,000 for horses in the Kentucky Oaks relegating is.Bradshaw used to take care of Steve Davison, now head of the Association of two creeks Racing stables has mission Impazible and they remained friends over the years. Davison thought Impazible mission would be a pleasant and spoken Colt Bradshaw in buy a share before it won the Louisiana Derby in 2010. Thoroughbred's first Bradshaw is the racehorse.The Hall of Fame quarterback said he was in the Kentucky Derby of last year when Impazible mission finished ninth. "Never had so much fun in my life", said Bradshaw. "Now I am studying magazines of horses pure blood." "I just love horses"."Bradshaw has been involved in the breeding and exhibition of horses of quarter to competition show Halter."You know what happened, I was in horse roping, "said the day of the disadvantage of New Orleans in the fair." "And, then, I got injured, and the Steelers said," that's all. You are not having them.' So I left roping horses... I thought, 'what will I do?' Because I knew that I wanted to stay in farming. "So I started studying Halter, because you sobre field and not obtain from them".In his 14-year NFL career, the product of Shreveport, Louisiana, grew from 27,989 yards, including 212 touchdowns and rushed for another yards 2,257 and 32 TDs while playing for the Steelers from 1970 to 1983. Bradshaw was the NFL MVP in 1978.Derby of Terry Bradshaw Top 5:1 Uncle Mo: still thinking can recover its form.2 of 2 years of age. Long male Man: Seems proud to me.3. Santiva: I think that it will do it better in Churchill.4. Master of hounds: I think that the distance.5 Derby will like. Nehro: Improvement of horse that ends well.For more information about reprints & permissions, visit the frequently asked questions. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We has been updated the guidelines of the conversation. The changes include a brief overview of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "Report abuse" button. Read more.

Uncle Mo solid during Kentucky Derby 1

LOUISVILLE, KY-Uncle Mo seems good to go. The Factor is good to go home.Twelve days before the Kentucky Derby, two of the main contenders are going in opposite directions.MO Uncle appeared right at home on the dirt at Churchill Downs on Tuesday, leaving trainer Todd Pletcher and owner Mike Repole optimistic will be ready to run in the twin towers on May 7 the Factor, meanwhile, will be a factor-no. The winner of San Vicente and stakes of rebel is of a more open Derby after throat surgery.Scoring leaders for the big race until the other chaotic day in a series of them.However, a semblance of sanity, may have returned after the five furlong constant training of Uncle Mo under the lights in the dark before.The Colt of 3 years recorded the distance in 1:01.80 under the lights tomorrow Tuesday, after its first move of training from a gastrointestinal infection was discovered after a third place in the wood Memorial on April 9 Pletcher called the move "an indication that it is in good shape"."Repole, who warned that his horse is still"50-50 "for the Derby, was even more effusive."The work was very Mo, Repole said. "We could not have been more pleased." It has been a very hard 17 days after the wood. "It has not had much sleep over the last 17 days".Uncle Mo was originally scheduled to work around 8: 30 a.m. but Pletcher decided to send him just before 6 a.m. to avoid another line of storms that have struck the runway in recent days."The reigning champion of 2 years looked at ease in the manure, easily find their way on the surface under regular rider John Velazquez."When I was pulling up at the back a couple of gallopers was for him and won again in the saddle, "said Pletcher." "It was really, really good this morning."Uncle Mo was the prohibitive Derby favorite until his disconcerting execution in the forest, where he led briefly in the stretch only to tire in the final yards to finish third behind the corner of Toby to suffer first defeat of his career.A series of tests postrace revealed the infection. "" Uncle Mo will continue to be treated for the condition, while Pletcher is encouraged, and Repole incidentally the horse has recovered from the back to the track where he won Youth Cup the Breeders' will disappear last November "."I feel that, especially in the last 96 hours, we are seeing signs in the barn which is back to his old, said Pletcher. "After the Wood Memorial his appetite was depressed and he was not eating normally it was and I think that the treatment to him, he responds favorably, too."Pletcher warned, however, there is still a long way to go before Uncle Mo makes his way to the May 7 exit door, which he should know. The winner of the Eclipse Award five times arrived at Churchill Downs last year with strong favorite Derby Eskendereya only to withdraw the horse of examination six days before the race due to an injury in the leg.Pletcher won his first Derby with Super Saver and has two shots this year in Uncle Mo stablemate stay thirsty, also owned by Repole. Stay thirsty will be ridden by Ramon Dominguez in the Derby, said Repole. Three-time winner of the Derby Calvin Borel worked stay thirsty on Sunday. Borel remains without a montage of Derby with less than two weeks."When Uncle Mo walked out of the truck a week ago that"he needed 19 good morning"to the race, said Pletcher.Hasta now, as well."I think that every day is fundamental to every horse that is here, "said Pletcher." "We are delighted with every day that has been here." "We are happy with every day that stay thirsty has had here, but still, it is closer, but still there is a long way to go"."Uncle Mo have a training again early next week before making a final decision".I feel much better today than I did a week ago, and I definitely feel better today than I did two weeks ago, "Said Repole."The not same was trainer Bob Baffert. The Factor became the horse's second in as many days to be pulled out of the consideration of Derby.Un made by Baffert day after Jaycito was removed the road to the Derby with a bruised foot, Baffert confirmed that the Factor is also the Derby while continuing recovering from throat surgery after finishing "seventh in the Arkansas Derby on April 16."I just feel that the window is closed it, "said Baffert." "Hate to rush him into this".The Factor seems to be an early favorite in the Derby after winning the San Vincente and rebel stakes. But he never shot in the Arkansas Derby, fading badly on the winning stretch Archarcharch.A postrace test discovered a palate flipped, leading to a minor throat surgery. "The procedure, combined with the preference of the Factor run from the front, left Baffert wary of his horse of how treat the Derby distance."We hope that he really appropriate and the mile and a quarter has been always in the back of my mind, "Baffert said."You will want to go too fast and that is crazy. "It is not a real mile and a fourth horse."The Hall of Fame coach will still be winner of Santa Anita Derby saddle midnight interlude in the Derby. Midnight interlude worked six furlongs strong at Churchill Downs in defection of Tuesday.The of Factor and taste of the fighting by J. P. opened the door for Shackleford and Twinspired so that the field of the Derby.La career is limited to 20 horseswith spots going to those with earnings of most qualified bets.

Borel is Mount Derby at twice the resource

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP), Calvin Borel finally has a mount Kentucky Derby twice the Appeal.Borel has won three of the last four Derbys, including the triumph of last year on Board of Super Saver, but almost lost race of this year before Alex's elite has been able to ensure enough qualified winnings of bets to win a place within the Roses.He picked up the walk in twice the appeal, the Sunland Derby winner, in Wednesday.Borel rode mine that Bird, which finished third in the 2009 Sunland Derby to victory as a long in the Kentucky Derby shot two years ago.Borel is seeking to become the first jockey to win three consecutive Derbys.

Favorite of leaves of loss of the uncertain Mo Uncle for preparation of Derby races

LEXINGTON, KY, coach Eddie Kenneally stood outside 34 barn in the Hippodrome Keeneland, hopeful, spoke Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes and the Kentucky Derby is approaching. By AP

With the approach of the Kentucky Derby, uncle Mo makes a field opened after a surprising loss this past weekend.

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With the approach of the Kentucky Derby, uncle Mo makes a field opened after a surprising loss this past weekend.

Their good vibrations had much to do with the quality of Santiva, the bookmark will send in the $750,000 blue grass, but also with the unexpected turn of events of the previous weekend that resonate throughout thoroughbred racing.On May 7 Derby appearance changed completely when previously unbeaten Mo uncle, expects an overwhelming favorite, suffered a shocking upset in third in Memorial of wood of last Saturday at aqueduct in New York Racecourse. "When a favorite in any big race runs a subpar race in a preparation, gives everyone more encouragement that the horse is to defeat," said Kenneally. Oddsmaker of Churchill Downs Mike Battaglia of the consequences of the fall powerful Uncle Mo, said: "When he beat, just turned everything upside down."One of the consequences is that the Arkansas Derby of 1 million dollars and $750,000 Blue Grass grew in importance in the past weekend for the major races of preparation. Battaglia is expected that the Factor, a solid choice of 7-5 as part of a field of 13 in Arkansas, your choice above to the implementation of the roses, if it performs well at Oaklawn Park in Saturday.George Bolton, who co-owns the FactorHe is not worried about the odds. You want to see far enough to believe that the son of frontrunning war front has shot in the management of the distance of the Derby 1¼ mile for trainer Bob Baffert. "I think that if it runs in the first three and is well finished that Bob will tell us to go", said Bolton. Baffert has three triumphs of Derby.El Factor has such a high acceleration of principle that has always been the question, how much time can take it. He opened his eyes in the grade 2 rebels on March 19, when relaxed on the initiative of jockey Martin Garcia and won for the length of 6¼ in his fourth career start. Bolton "always going to have to go through hoops, but a large ring was jumped through last month when it was fast sprinter turn a horse more established dos-a turn," said.Santiva, who will be ridden by Julien Leparoux, heads a matched field of 12 for the blue grass 3-1. "" This will be only his second preparation after a finalist showing against Mucho Macho Man in Star uploaded from 2 February 19 "."We thought that it would be in the Triple Crown races, and are difficult of a horse, said Kenneally. "We wanted to have a fresh horse previously".For more information about reprints & permissions, visit the frequently asked questions. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We has been updated the guidelines of the conversation. The changes include a brief overview of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "Report abuse" button. Read more.

Collmus to call for racing's Triple Crown of NBC

NEW YORK (AP) - Monmouth and Gulfstream Park announcer Larry Collmus is the new voice of Triple Crown.Collmus of races called the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes for NBC. Replaces Tom Durkin, who opted for not to sign with the network, citing health concerns.Collmus has called racing for more than 25 years, getting his start in Bowie Racecourse in 1985 at the age of 18. It is part of the line of Triple Crown NBC renewed.The network will provide 14 hours of coverage of Derby on NBC and Versus led to the execution of the Roses may 7. Laffit Pincay III, son of the Hall of Fame rider Laffit Pincay Jr., as well as Randy Moss and Jay Privman will help anchor the coverage on Archer Versus.The coverage Derby is part of 27 hours of programming of propagation through NBC and versus the three races of the Triple Corona.Bob coast will lead the coverage of the network in the days of race and color commentator Tom Hammond, winning rider of Kentucky Derby three times Gary Stevens, analysts/Handicap Mike Battaglia and Bob Neumeier, reporter Kenny Rice will join and reporter Donna Brothers on track.

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Mystic star WINS by a head by Keeneland

LEXINGTON, KY (AP) - favorite money even mystical star reunited edge of skating for a head on Wednesday in bag fairly of $54,000 for 3 years in Star fillies Keeneland.Mystical, ridden by Garrett Gomez, ran 1 1-8 miles in 1:51.99 and paid $4.20$3.20 and $2.80 in the race moved from the turf course to the rapid Polytrack after a downpour.The daughter of 3 years of Ghostzapper, owned by Cheyenne stables, won $32.400 for his second victory in three starts to push his career total to $85, 500.Skating returned to $6,80 and $4.60 and Jones Zing paid $6.80 to show.

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Coach said that Factor is likely in the Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE (AP) - the trainer Bob Baffert says that the Factor is probably the Derby.Baffert of Kentucky said Tuesday that the Colt of 3 years is still recovering from throat surgery after finishing seventh in the Arkansas Derby on April 16 the Factor seems to be a Derby early favorite after winning the San Vincent and the rebel stakes during the winter. But he never shot in the Arkansas Derby, wrong disappearing in the winning stretch Archarcharch.Baffert already lost a potential horse Derby at Jaycito, which has a foot bruise. The Hall of Fame coach saddle Santa Anita Derby winner interlude of midnight on May 7. Midnight interlude worked six furlongs at Churchill Downs on Tuesday.

Uncle Mo solid during Kentucky Derby 1

LOUISVILLE, KY-trainer Todd Pletcher said that it was optimistic of Kentucky Derby contender guy will be able to make a career of roses.The Colt of 3 years worked five furlongs in mud Churchill Downs on Tuesday, covering the distance in seconds 1:01.80 with rider John Velazquez.Pletcher said Uncle Mo "in good shape" waiting on the same track where he captured the Breeders' Cup juvenile last fall. Pletcher and owner Mike Repole have been monitoring Uncle Mo already finished their third place in the wood Memorial on April 9, the horse was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal infection after the race. Pletcher said that Uncle Mo has been responding well to treatment.Will Uncle Mo work under the twin towers new early week next.

The likely Factor in the Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) - the Factor is probably the Kentucky Derby.Trainer Bob Baffert said Tuesday the Colt of 3 years is still recovering from throat surgery after finishing seventh in the Arkansas Derby on April 16. "Just feel that the window is closed," Baffert said. "Hate to rush him into this".The Factor seems to be an early favorite in the Derby after winning the Saint Vincent and the rebel stakes during the winter. But he never shot in the Arkansas Derby, fading badly on the winning stretch Archarcharch.A postrace test discovered a palate flipped, leading to a minor throat surgery. "The procedure, combined with the preference of the Factor run from the front, left cautious Baffert on his horse control the distance of Derby."We hope that he really appropriate and the mile and a quarter has been always in the back of my mind, "Baffert said."You will want to go too fast and that is crazy. "It is not a real mile and a fourth horse."Baffert already lost a potential Derby horse in Jaycito, which has a bruise foot. The Hall of Fame coach saddle Santa Anita Derby winner interlude of midnight on May 7. Midnight interlude worked six furlongs at Churchill Downs on Tuesday.

Goodbye Charlie Wins Big A Jerome Stakes

NEW YORK (AP) - goodbye Charlie won the closure function day at aqueduct, defeating Astrology by 2 lengths in the bet of Jerome for 3 years worst Saturday.Never in second place, at any time, goodbye Charlie Rose in the final stages for his second victory in three starts for $150,000. Rajiv Castellano was aboard as goodbye Charlie had covered the 1 mile in 1:36.81 on the neglected track."" Trainer Stanley Hough said the Colt could execute the following in the Preakness.""There are many options for 3 years, he said. "We will try to make the right decision." Obviously he has some talent, and we hope to continue it later.Goodbye Charlie had paid $14.60, $6.30 and $4.90. Astrology returned $3.90 and $3.20. Justin Phillip paid $4.10 to show.New York Racing goes to Belmont Park on Friday.

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Liberian freighter wins the game of Hollywood Park

INGLEWOOD, California (AP) - Liberia freighter defeated Ryehill Dreamer by an average of height to win $98,000 Inglewood Handicap on Sunday in Hollywood Park.Ridden by Martín García, Liberian freighter lasted 1 1-16 miles on the turf in 1:39.70 and paid $9.40 and $4.Ryehill Dreamer returned $4.60, while the usual Q.T. was another neck in third. There was no show wagering after honor the Deputy and Kelly Leak were striped, reducing the field to four.Liberian freighter won for the fifth time in nine starts at the Hollywood Park turf course. In general, was his tenth victory in 27 career starts and increased its revenues from $733, 740.Liberian that cargo ship run won 15 days after assuming the challenges of Arcadia through the city at Santa Anita. The gelding 6 years of age is joint ownership by Shawn Dugan, the wife of Hall of Fame trainer Neil Drysdale.

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Road to the Kentucky Derby

15 January-Sham, Santa Anita, 1 1/16 miles (upholstery, Club Ride, Anthony's cross) on 22 January: Lecomte, Fairgrounds, 1 mile (Wilkinson, pants On Fire, ready action) on January 30: Holy Bull, Gulfstream, 1 mile (marked in)(, Sweet Ducky, Gourmet Dinner) on 5 February: WhirlawayAcueducto, 1 1/16 miles (of Toby corner, train of J J luck, Preachintothedevil) on 12 February: El Camino Real Derby, Golden Gate, 1 1/8 miles (Medal of silver, Jakesam, the positive response) on 12 February: Robert B. Lewis, Santa Anita, 1 1/8 miles (Anthony CruzRemachado reason, quail Hill) on 12 February: Sam f. Davis, Tampa Bay Downs, 1 1/16 miles (brothers, also experience, watch Me Go) on 19 February: risen star, Fairgrounds, 1 1/8 miles (Mucho Macho Man, Santiva, Rogue Romance) on 20 February: San VicenteSanta Anita, 7 furlongs (the Factor, far, balancing Premier Pegasus) on 21 February: Southwest, Oaklawn Park, 1 mile (Archarcharch, taste of J. P.)(, Elite Alex) from February 26 - Borderland Derby, Sunland Park, 1 1/16 miles (code of Fusa, have here to buy, special Kid) February 26: source of the juventudGulfstream Park, 1 1/8 mile (Soldat, Gourmet Dinner, Honor and serve) February 26: Hutcheson, Gulfstream Park, 7 furlongs (Flash, Travelin man point, little Drama) on 5 March: John Battaglia Memorial, Turfway Park, 1 1/16 miles (positive response, Taptowne, son of Posse) on 5 March: GothamAcueducto, 1 1/16 miles (stay thirsty)(, Norman Asbjornson, corner of Toby) on 12 March: San Felipe, Santa Anita, 1 1/16 miles (Premier Pegasus, Jaycito, Bank points) on 12 March: Tampa Bay Derby, Tampa Bay Downs, 1 1/16 miles (Watch Me GoCrimson Knight, brothers) on 12 March: timely writer, Gulfstream, 1 mile (Uncle Mo, rattlesnake, gallant dreams bridge) March 19: rebels, Oaklawn Park, 1 1/16 miles (Factor, Caleb Posse, Archarcharch) from March 26: Louisiana Derby, Fairgrounds, 1 1/8 miles (pants On FireNehro)(, Much Macho Man) from March 26: Derby of United Arab Emirates, Meydan, 1 1/8 miles (Khawlah, master of hounds, Mahbooba) on March 26: spiral stakes, Turfway Park, 1 1/8 miles (Animal Kingdom, turning point, Twinspired) on March 26: Rushaway, Turfway Park, 1 1/16 miles (Swift GuerreroCarmesí of China, the gene Ole) on March 27: Sunland Derby, Sunland Park, 1 1/8 miles (twice the appeal, astrology, ruling in ice) on 3 April: Swale, Gulfstream Park7 furlongs (Travelin man, Indiano, little Drama) on 3 April: Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park, 1 1/8 miles (marked enShackleford, to honor and serve) on 9 April: Santa Anita Derby, Santa Anita, 1 1/8 mile (midnight interlude, eat to the top)(, the Commons Mr.) on 9 April: Bay Shore, aqueduct, 7 furlongs (j. j train luck, vengeful Wildcat, Justin Phillip) on 9 April: Wood MemorialAcueducto, 1 1/8 miles (corner of Toby, short story by Arthur, uncle Mo) on 9 April: Illinois Derby, Hawthorne Park, 1 1/8 miles (Joe Vann, Zoebear, the Federal Reserve eased) on 16 April: Arkansas Derby, Oaklawn Park, 1 1/8 miles (Archarcharch, Nehro, dance City) on April 16: Blue GrassKeeneland, 1 1/8 miles (King of brilliant speed)(, Twinspired, Congie) from April 23: Lexington, Keeneland, 1 1/16 miles (Derby kitten, first cut, touch of Casper) on 23 April: Jerome, aqueduct, 1 mile (goodbye Charlie, astrology, Justin Phillip) on April 30: trial of Derby, Churchill DownsmileMay 1 7: Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, 1 1/4 mile

Dialed In is out front on AP's final Derby list

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Dialed In looks set as the favorite for the Kentucky Derby in less than two weeks.

The winner of this month's Florida Derby remains No. 1 on The Associated Press' final list of Top 10 Derby contenders. Dialed In leads most other weekly polls as well.

With upsets and injuries to several Derby hopefuls, Dialed In moved to the head of the 3-year-old class last week. The Top 10 is unchanged after two Derby preps over the weekend failed to produce any new contenders.

Risen Star winner Mucho Macho Man is No. 2, followed by Wood Memorial winner Toby's Corner, former No. 1 Uncle Mo and Arkansas Derby winner Archarcharch.

The most recent prominent Derby defection is Jaycito, who is sidelined with a foot bruise.

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Borel functions remain thirst, without commitment of Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) - rider winning three times Kentucky Derby Calvin Borel is looking for a walk two weeks out of the race for the roses, but hopes to have a mount for race day.Borel became the Sunday morning on board stay thirsty, but did not say that commitment was with trainer Todd Pletcher horse riding in the Derby. Borel said that he was just doing a favor for Pletcher. Borel and Pletcher teamed up last year to a victory with Super Saver, third victory by jockey in the career of four years.Stay thirsty and Borel worked along the railway with Bridgetown, a 4-year-old athlete expected to run in the $100,000 - added two needles Turf Sprint. "Thirsty of stay stuck his neck front near the finish line and he rode to six furlongs in 1: 15."He leaned on it a bit this morning. I told Calvin we wanted a good, solid work, and I believe that we have, "said Pletcher." "So let's see how he responds to that this week, and we could have a similar a similar type of work next week.""The track had water on him courtesy of constant rain which fell during the training, but Borel said that the wet surface was not a problem for him or remain thirsty."I'm not much of a fan of lightning, but different that I thought that the track was good, "he said." "This track gets better when it rains." I love when it rains here - follows it and gets good. "The track does not fail."Pletcher said that he and Borel have not discussed mounting stay thirsty for the Kentucky Derby. Ramon Dominguez was aboard stay thirsty for his victory in the Gotham and its disappointing performance in the Florida Derby. "Borel has not even walk for Derby 137 Borel expressed confidence that he find a way to stay occupied on Derby Day at Churchill Downs."I'll set something up, "said Borel." "This is how it goes, to horse racing." "We will find one."

Derby kitten WINS Lexington Stakes

LEXINGTON, KY, Ken Ramsey admits that there was a little bit of hope involved when it named one of its owner for a long time promising Colts Derby Kitten.The, a native of Kentucky, has dreamed for a long time to win the race by the Roses.TurnsIt will have to wait at least another year due to the slow development of Derby Kitten. On the other hand, Ramsey says that Preakness kitten also has a nice ring to it."Ramsey and his emerging star likely to have his chance next month when the Colt of 3 years roared to victory in the race of Lexington 200,000 dollars on Saturday at Keeneland."The Preakness may be on our agenda, "does Ramsey said with a laugh after his horse romped to the rain on synthetic surface of Keeneland.¿Por why not?" Derby kitten did look easy. In the last of the first half of the race walked together until jockey Julien Leparoux asked him to go as they entered the deep stretch. "" With a little push, Derby Kitty took off to compete for the leaders and beat the first cut by 1 lengths. ""Julien is the best type there in a horse coming back, said Ramsey. "Sit there and sometimes just, perfect"."" Leparoux gave most of the credit to his mount, who had finished a solid second in each of his last two starts. ""We had a good trip, said Leparoux. "I had a lot of horse and knew it was going to get."Derby kitten had paid $20.40, $6.60 and $3.60 to collect his first stakes victory for trainer Mike Maker. Despite a curriculum that has composed mostly of turf races, Ramsey says that I am happily a crack in the second jewel of the Triple Crown in May 21. the owner was so happy after Derby kitten covered the 1 1-16-mile in 1:42.03 that he screwed through the rain "in the circle of the winning field although track officials planned to have the ceremony in the usual winner's circle in the elements for a minimum of time".I like the vista on better there, "Ramsey said with a laugh."First cut stalked the pace all the way around, but I didn't have an answer in the final yards and paid $4.40 and $3. "Was there," said jockey Edgar Prado. "I think that (turns) were a little too strong for him, but he really returned." Maintained by trying and just won today. "I thought that the winner was big."Casper touch led early and held third while paying $3. Lexington has served as the last gasp for owners still trying to figure out the Derby field. Favorite silver Medallion only had a shot, but needed to win collect enough classified profits betting to book a place in the twin towers on May 7 in place finished fourth and seemed a little tired two weeks after a disappointing fourth in the Santa Anita Derby.Trainer Steve Asmussen brushed off questions despuésAunque Javier Castellano offered excuses for performance as well as the horse's jockey. "" I thought were perfectly configure things, said Spanish. """But when I asked him to simply do not fire".The defeat means charismatic remains the last horse to sweep the Derby and the Lexington, winning both in 1999.

Results of preparation races left Derby with no clear favorite

LEXINGTON, KY - with the May 7 Kentucky Derby, quickly coming to the view, more than three months of preparation races have left fans with more questions than answers. By Danny Johnston, AP

Jon Court jockey discovered Archarcharch after his surprising Arkansas Derby win on Saturday.

By Danny Johnston, AP

Jon Court jockey discovered Archarcharch after his surprising Arkansas Derby win on Saturday.

The Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby, played Saturday as the final major optimizations, only added to what is shaping up as one of the editions more spiny of the implementation of the Roses of its 137 year history.Brilliant speed, more a grinder of recorder name, suggests that met since the last clip Twinspires by a nose in the $750,000 blue grass. It was so unlikely that supporters received $40.20 for every $2 wagered on him to earn his second win in eight career outings.Archarcharch, third in the Factor in the stakes of the rebels in March, was the surprise in avenging that you defeat in the Arkansas Derby of $ 1 million that paid $52. 40ahead of Nehro.Churchill tables Mike Battaglia Downs oddsmaker said in the days leading up to the Arkansas Derby that it would establish the Factor as a favorite principle if he doubled his enthusiastic performance in the Rebel.The, heavy not supported on 4-5 in the Arkansas Derby, was no factor. He disappeared to the seventh, more and more doubts about whether the pace can be outside rated and control the distance of a mile dates of the Derby. The son of the front of war had enjoyed an advantage of unpressured when is never Miró back in stopping a 6¼-length score in the rebel at Oaklawn Park. When the Arkansas Derby was held there, I liked and dance city J. P. it soared to the top while Martin Garcia called the Factor to bide its time.Garcia did not get the expected response, a sign ominous if the speedster is moving ahead at the stage of opening of the Triple Crown. "My horse likes being in the head", said Garcia. "But there was so much speed there and didn't want to go with them." "He liked take it back."Although victor of Florida Derby from last to first in should emerge as the favorite of the Kentucky Derby with the recent failures of Uncle Mo previously undefeated and the Factor, Nehro might have been the most impressive 3 years out of the last round of auditions. "He swallowed up ground at the end of the Arkansas Derby as he did when he lost by a descending neck in the Louisiana Derby."The race was a mile and a quarter instead of an and-one-eighth mile, which would have won, "said Corey Nakatani, rider of Nehro.En to the blue grass, even winning trainer Tom Albertrani did not far than discomfort Polytrack convinced that it will endorse a first Derby contender."Distance-Wise, I feel safe, "said." "If you ask me about the surface, it is another issue to debate."For more information about reprints & permissions, visit the frequently asked questions. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We has been updated the guidelines of the conversation. The changes include a brief overview of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "Report abuse" button. Read more.

Midnight interlude rallies to capture Santa Anita Derby

ARCADIA, California: A year ago, Bob Baffert was vigorous after Lookin at lucky favorite he ran a third problem in the Santa Anita Derby. What a difference 12 months ago. Associated Press

Jockey Victor Espinoza, on Board of midnight interlude, right, celebrates after winning $ 1 million Santa Anita Derby on Saturday.

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Jockey Victor Espinoza, on Board of midnight interlude, right, celebrates after winning $ 1 million Santa Anita Derby on Saturday.

"" The Hall of Fame coach was all smiles when midnight interlude scored a surprising victory in the $ 1 million race Saturday, suddenly giving Baffert a third option for the Kentucky Derby"."Not sure, said of the Colt unchecked. "He has been training well, but he did not have the class test, intestino-verificación yet".Midnight interlude got in the leg, gathering in Victor Espinoza to review comma at the top and win by a head in West's biggest preparation for the May 7 Kentucky Derby. Midnight interlude lasted 1 1-8 miles in 1: 48. 66. "I'm still not feeling that with the still." I can't believe, ", said Ellen Zetcher, bred and it owns the colt with her husband, Arnold.The victory represents a dramatic shift to Baffert and Espinoza from last April." It is then when Lookin at lucky got squeezed down along the railway, forcing Garrett Gomez to get up in the Chair.Gomez accused Espinoza, horse, rebound was the railroad. It was after Espinoza after the race, blows from home before the two were separated and later again in the room of the jockeys.Baffert was furious at Gomez to put his horse in that place, and was not too happy with Espinoza.Le told Victor, ' a year ago that he wanted to kill. Now wins the Santa Anita Derby,'", said Baffert, smiling."Last year, the wife of Baffert, Jill, illuminated in Espinoza, asking why attempted to overthrow Gomez. Espinoza repeatedly denied any offender, but suffered damage to his long association with Baffert.Los two, who won the Kentucky Derby in 2002 with the emblem of the war, even more drifted apart, having previously butted heads. But when Baffert needs a rider of midnight interlude, called agent of Espinoza, and jockey was on the cover, riding for Baffert for the first time since the Santa Anita meeting opened on December 26.They know that still respect them, "Baffet said corridors." "My wife was upset because she worried Lookin at lucky it might have been wounded, and was crazy because he (Gomez) should not have been there.""Now, Baffert and Espinoza turned to the Derby together."We have always been very fortunate, and I believe that this year we are going to move forward again, "said jockey."I'm excited just to be back. We are veterans, eh, Bob? "It's the first victory for the Santa Anita Derby Espinoza and sixth Baffert registration." "" Jill Baffert was in Arkansas on Saturday, watching his horse loses in the Oaklawn Handicap. ""She is so excited, he said. "I needed a higher selector".Expelled at odds of 13-1 for the multitude of 31,523, midnight interlude paid $29.80, $12 and $6. It is the third victory for Baffert in the card of the day."Midnight interlude was made less chance of Kentucky Derby of Baffert, having lost their first two races before winning for the first time by 8 lengths on March 20".Until midnight interlude won, Ellen I like not even to mention the Kentucky Derby, "Said Arnold Zetcher,." "" "When it came to pass, I had to go to confirm with Bob, ' are really going to the Kentucky Derby?' and he said,"Yes.""The Factor has won most of the attention for the trainer of three-time winner of the Kentucky Derby, and if he runs impressive in the Arkansas Derby of the next weekend, could give to Baffert was supposed to be the favorite for the execution of the function Roses.That to belong to Uncle MoHe lost for the first time on Saturday, third in a surprising defeat in the Memorial.Jaycito of wood had to run on Saturday in the Derby of Santa Anita, which would have given Baffert two innings, but he was scratched the day before because of a foot injury. "If recovers Jaycito, Baffert plans to execute him on April 23 Coolmore Lexington Stakes at Keeneland for its final preparation of the Derby.Si the three to Louisville, he will have his full week of Derby's hands".I love it. I would like to take the field, "said, smiling."Point to the top, who led most of the way, regresada $9.20 and $5.80 Trainer Peter Miller had said that comma at the beginning was not going to run the first Saturday in may, and reiterated after the common race.Mr. was another 2 in third and paid $3.60 lengths to display. "He was ridden by Mike Smith and trained by John Shirreffs, which formed part of Zenyatta. Silver Medallion team, Gomez 5-2 favorite, was fourth."I thought Garrett gave a great opportunity, and I was disappointed that he did not pick it up from there, "said trainer Steve Asmussen,." "It is a little busy on the first turn, but perfectly solved for us and do not benefit from it." "I thought that Garrett gave the possibilities".Anthony Cruz was fifth, followed by the Indian winter, Bank points, Hill of quail and wild Offlee of Boys.In the day's other bets, freighter Liberian won the Arcadia of $150,000 bet by an average of height; Cambina took the order of $150,000 stakes by three-fourths of length; and independent forest won a victory of neck in the Cienegas Handicap of the 100,000 dollars.

Stormy s WINS Majesty A large betting of Nashua Noble

NEW YORK (AP) - Majesty of Stormy, the 3-5 favorite, won his season debut Friday, defeating mine on the issue by lengths 1 bets of Nashua Noble of 60,000 dollars for New York-breds.A chestnut colt, Majesty of Stormy made his first start since the lack of a head in the grade 3 Queens County shares here in December. Now 4, Majesty of Stormy earned $182,732 last year with victories of betting at the Albany at Saratoga and discovery in the Prado Aqueduct.Edgar Handicap was aboard as Stormy Majesty ran a mile in 1: 36. 21, paying $3.40$2.40 and $2.10. Mine in question returned $2.80 and $2.30. Johannesburg smile, $3.10, he obtained the show to give training Dominic Galluscio end a 3-1 in the betting. Two participants were undocking on bets.

Kissa Melissa big wins a role

NEW YORK (AP) - Kissa Melissa, a 6-5 favorite, came together to beat laptop Freud by lengths 1 on Wednesday in the role of allocation of $43,700 for fillies and mares in Aqueduct.A 6 years of age, Kissa Melissa beat only three rivals to his 13 victory in 42 career starts. Ramon Dominguez, who had three winners on the day, was on board to coach Mitchell Friedman. The time was 1:10.95 for the six furlongs.Kissa Melissa had paid $4.40 and $2.60. Portable Freud returned $4.60, the hymn's third Honor.There was no show betting.

The Factor, Jaycito still eyeing Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) - Bob Baffert says Jaycito and Factor are still being considered for the Kentucky Derby.Baffert wrote in a text message Wednesday to The Associated Press that the Factor will train up to the Derby. A final decision was not made until the breezes of horse dirt on the twin towers.The winner of the rebellious game is coming out of a disappointing seventh place in the added Arkansas Derby.Baffert Jaycito, currently 20 in the list of gains from gambling classified, do not run in this weekend Lexington Stakes on Keeneland.Jaycito miss the Santa Anita Derby on April 9 because of a bruise foot. Baffert said the Derby on May 7 is still possible despite the fact that the horse has a home this year.Baffert has a boot of Derby in the interlude of midnight, which edged by commas in the part superior by a head to win the Santa Anita Derby on April 9 the Derby is limited to 20 starterswith preference to those with more graded stakes earnings, if you do not enter more than 20.El Factor is currently 17TH in earnings with $272.500; Jaycito is 19th with $250,000. Midnight interlude $600,000 to win at Santa Anita payday places him seventh on the list of classified.

Victories of American history favored in Hollywood Park

INGLEWOOD, California (AP) - American history favoured defeated Crisis of spirit by 2 lengths to win the claimant optional $71,500 Friday at Park.Ridden in Hollywood by Martín García, American history covered 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic track of the cushion in 1:44.36 and paid $3.20, $2.60 and $2.10 Crisis of the returned spirit $3.60 and $2.40, while Makoma $2.60 for show. Read the Punisher and Gumption completed the order of arrival.The victory increased the profits of race in American history $159,200.

Hockley has the characteristic of aqueduct

NEW YORK (AP) - Hockley, the 6-5 favorite, returned from a long layoff on Thursday to win his first race of the function of allocation of $47,000 in Aqueduct.In from the month of July of the sea, Hockley opened a length of 2 on top of the stretch and held by a half-length victory over Jeannes convergence dominant. Eddie Castro rode Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin as Hockley ran the mile on turf in 1: 39. 37 Hockley, now of 3 to 7, paid $4.70, $2.70 and $2.60. Dominant Jeannes returned $3.10 and $2.90. Crew paid $4.20 to show.

NASCAR Trevor Bayne: ' dial in ' in Daytona and the Kentucky Derby

This week we turn to other types of racing for our "Celebrity Kentucky Derby Top 10": NASCAR. And after a bizarre weekend of surprises in the careers of preparation, it better be for Top 10 than Trevor Bayne, this week who did his own shocker take the 2011 Daytona 500? By Jerry Markland, Getty Images for NASCAR

Trevor Bayne won Daytona 500 miles a day after its 20th anniversary.

By Jerry Markland, Getty Images for NASCAR

Trevor Bayne won Daytona 500 miles a day after its 20th anniversary.

Comes a day after 20 years, this feat was the youngest driver to win the equivalent of the stock car racing of Kentucky Derby and the second youngest to win any event of the Bayne Sprint Cup. The native of Knoxville, Tennessee, also became the first driver to win the 500 miles of Daytona in his first start since it Lee Petty won the inaugural event in 1959.Bayne will compete in both the career of feeding children 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky Speedway on July 8 and the inaugural event of Quaker State 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup on July 9 as the bluegrass State gets his first Sprint Cup race everBayne units no. 16 RickyvsTrevor.com Ford Roush Fenway Racing in the national series and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford in the Sprint Cup series legendary Wood Brothers Racingfor which he won at Daytona. It was the national champion of the legacy of Allison in 2005 series and using Hooters Pro Cup Southern Division Rookie of the year in 2006 in 15 - an age at which he would be able even to obtain a license in a horse racing track."Superior selection of Bayne is winner of the Derby of Florida marked in." I like it because I was marked in during the stages of closure of the 500 miles of Daytona ", wrote in a shipment of electronic mail of your top 10.""I think that Nick Zito is the man, having already won two Kentucky Derbys." No. 7's pants on fire, because "I drove my car like my pants were on fire the entire 500". "On edge of my seat".The rest of the upper part of the 10 Bayne: • 2. Factor: I like this horse because it is very fast. We'd love to go faster in our sport. In addition, never without Bob Baffert. • 3. Midnight interlude: A team of career can not have too many senior starters. It's another horse for Baffert. And if you have a legendary leader, good things can happen. I have Jack Roush and wood as my own brothers. • 4. Soldat: He stumbled in the Florida Derby, but his fountain of youth was great practice for the big show. • 5. Anthony Cruz: now is a long shot real to win the derby (50 - 1) just as we were (300-1) to win the 500. Miracles may. • 6. Stay thirsty: his pedigree is geared toward the Kentucky Derby. • 8. Uncle Mo: It is not the favorite. But, as we know in NASCAR, champions can get beat, but they are always dangerous. Look at Jeff Gordon win this year. • 9. Siblings: Brother of Super Saver. Winner runs in the family! • 10. Long male Man: I just like the name!For more information about reprints & permissions, visit the frequently asked questions. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We has been updated the guidelines of the conversation. The changes include a brief overview of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "Report abuse" button. Read more.

Brilliant speed rallies since the last triumph in the Blue Grass Stakes

LEXINGTON, KY, speed brilliant when it began to show ability in courses of grass after an adverse to his career in Earth, owner of Charlotte Weber felt mixed emotions. By Mark Zerof, United States Presswire

With DJ Joel Rosario (5) a Board, brilliant, passes speed left, Rajiv Castellano and King Congie to win the bet of Blue Grass of 750,000 dollars on Saturday.

By Mark Zerof, United States Presswire

With DJ Joel Rosario (5) a Board, brilliant, passes speed left, Rajiv Castellano and King Congie to win the bet of Blue Grass of 750,000 dollars on Saturday.

Welcomes the significant improvement in the young. Not pleased that trainer Tom Albertrani spent $600 of his money to designate him early to the Triple Crown since the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes run in conventional surfaces.Don't worry, Mrs. Weber. 600 Dollars was put to good use after all.Positioned bright speed to run in the May 7 Derby when he conducted of last Twinspired by a nose in the Blue Grass 750,000 dollars the Polytrack at Keeneland Saturday race Course.In to cut to a field of Derby will be charged with questions after the loss of Uncle Mo's first race on Saturday and a streak "injuries to other contenders to the margin, it is perhaps bright that connection speed should only be added to the list of suspected 3 years".Distance-Wise, I feel safe, "said trainer Tom Albertrani." "If you ask me about the surface, is another issue to debate on".The son of Dynaformer debuted on land last on 2 July at Belmont Park in New York and came in fourth, beaten by lengths of 19¼, in five furlongs. He moved up to seven furlongs for his second start, also on the ground and it was even worse. Home fought seventh, 21 lengths off the pace.His next five starts, however, were all on grass. Del potro finally began to run expectations. Two third place finishes preceded his lone victory in the blue grass. He opened his 3-year campaign by placing second and then third in a pair of $100,000 turf stakes races in Gulfstream Park.Albertrani the Florida saw enough that he felt the blue grass was worth a shot to win enough classified stakes earnings to obtain what is expected to be a complete field at Churchill Downs. "If I think that a horse has some traits of grass that work well on Earth, Polytrack could benefit them, as well," said Albertrani.El coach was so sure before he secured Jockey Joel Rosario, "will run a great career for you."Rosario handles bred Florida with that confidence, until falling into the field of 12 that Albertrani, noting a slow pace, said he thought that it would be impossible to make much ground."Rosario knew better."I just let it rest, "said", and make a great career abroad. "Brilliant speed, cut fellow long shot Twinspired, paid $40.20 for a bet to win $2." King Congie, also of stable Albertrani, took third.Mike Maker, Twinspired conditions, said of the oppression of the picture, "my first thought was that I thought we won." "The other, I thought we won sure."Favored Santiva was no better than ninth Jockey Julien Leparoux. "Coach Eddie Kenneally attributed this disappointment for runs of bad luck".It was in behind a slow pace and no room for execution. Julien said at no time could that have clear and ask the horse to run. "Surrounded by horses all the time."Leparoux said, "I had a lot of horse but could never get the rail.""It was an unexpected detour to Santiva on the road to the Derby, leaving Kenneally sure his State for the first Saturday in may".Will see us how it is doing in the next few days and then decide what we should do, "said."For more information about reprints & permissions, visit the frequently asked questions. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We has been updated the guidelines of the conversation. The changes include a brief overview of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "Report abuse" button. Read more.

Distance of Kentucky Derby may adjust the draft law for Nehro

In evaluating the careers of Kentucky Derby preparation, it's worth looking beyond winners other horses that ran well and seem to moving in the right direction. By Danny Johnston, AP

Nehro, left, almost ran for Archarcharch in the Arkansas Derby on Saturday.

By Danny Johnston, AP

Nehro, left, almost ran for Archarcharch in the Arkansas Derby on Saturday.

In a year that is likely to produce only a lukewarm favorite after stunning loss of Uncle Mo in the Wood Memorial and injuries or poor performances of other contenders, maybe worth taking a long look of Nehro.Among the losers in the preparations for the implementation of the RosesIt ran terribly hard. When he lost by a neck in the Louisiana Derby and by that same margin of reduction in the Arkansas Derby, everything indicates that it will be enjoying the distance of a mile dates classical at the stage of opening of the Triple Crown. "Careers in Louisiana and Arkansas, each 1 million dollars, were an eighth part of a short mile".I thought that validated the Louisiana Derby with the Arkansas Derby, "trainer Steve Asmussen said." "Sets really well for him." "It seems to be a horse who appreciate another eighth of a mile."While the son of Mineshaft worked his way in what is expected to be a full field of 20 horses at Churchill Downs with $400,000 in profits from betting graduate, Darren Fleming, Assistant Asmussen, noted after the near miss in Arkansas that two recent defeats represented "$ 800,000 worth of inches.""The bite of these narrow defeats is not easy to swallow, for operation of Asmussen or owner Ahmed Zayat."He left a lot of money on the table. "They are missed opportunities that do not return, said Asmussen.""But we have very good opportunities directly in front of us, and we hope that we can do it there."After being acquired for $170,000 as an awakening, Nehro requires considerable patience. It was not prepared to compete until the December 12, when he finished fourth at the Fairgrounds in New Orleans. He retreated to finish 10th, plagued by the length of 22¼, in his second start at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., before breaking his solitary win February 21. seems strange to Nehro rate as a top contender from the Derby would be only his second victoriapero this has been a spring loaded with uncertainty. "He has a great attitude." The horse is doing well, "said Asmussen Ojalá."Last chance: Medallion of silver, the favorite beaten in the Santa Anita Derby, will be a last chance to collect sufficient profit classified stakes to punch their ticket to Kentucky. Leads a field of six in the career of Lexington 200,000 dollars on Saturday at Keeneland in Lexington, KY Racecourse although silver Medallion was seventh in the Breeders' Dixiana Futurity in his previous start only at Keeneland PolytrackHe has made his best performance on surfaces of all time, including a victory in the El Camino Real Derby in fields of Golden Gate in the Area.Silver Bay Medallion contains $184,334 in stakes money classifieds. If you can add a fee of $120,000 for the winner in the Lexington, it would make the Court of Derby. The horses and the riders of the Lexington, from the Cape: Derby kitten, Julien Leparoux; Medallion of silver, Javier Castellano; First cut, Edgar Prado; Lake of hurricane, Calvin Borel; Taptowne, Corey Lanerie; Casper of the curfew, Alan Garcia.For more information about reprints & permissions, visit the frequently asked questions. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We has been updated the guidelines of the conversation. The changes include a brief overview of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "Report abuse" button. Read more.

Is not any other stakes WINS at Hollywood Park

INGLEWOOD, California (AP) - Ain Ain't No Other had defeated Robbie the cat by three quarters of a length $85,900 Harry Henson betting on Thursday the day of opening of the meeting of spring-summer of Hollywood Park.Montado by Patrick Valenzuela, Ain Ain't No Other ran six furlongs on the turf in 1:08.52 and paid $13.606,80 $ and $4.20. Robie the cat returned $4.60 and $3.40, Gig Harbor, was another half-height back in third and paid $4.80 to show.Diamond Geezah, 19-10 favorite, finished fifth in the field of seven horses.Rafael Bejarano, who was on Board of Robbie the cat, it claimed lack against the winner of the alleged interference in the stretch, but was dismissed by the Comisarios.Fue bets first in Valenzuela, victory in the spring-summer meet since the 11 June 2006 ".Do good way to open the meeting, eh? ", said." "While it has never been on the grass, was confident because (coach) Steve (Miyadi) told me he could run and I knew I had a lot of horse under me."The horse that was Rafael was trying to leave at the end, but was able to collar him at the eighth pole and he began drawing at a distance. My horse dodged type of input and output of the last part. "He ran a great race, a little green on grass because he had never run on it."The victory was the fifth in six outputs of Ain Ain't No Other, which has income of $127,460 race.

Memories of winter win Appalachian stakes

LEXINGTON, KY (AP) - memories of winter began his season in 3 years in style, beating two moons in the final yards to win the bet of the Appalachian mountains of 100,000 dollars on Thursday in Keeneland.Ridden by Jose Lezcano and trained by James tonermemories of winter bided his time before winning on the leg, defeating two moons by a neck in the race for fillies three years.Memories of winter pay $3.80 and $3.20 and $2.40 while beating the 10 in the mile on grass field, covering the distance in 1: 37. 27. The race was his first since finishing second in the Breeders' Cup juvenile fillies Turf in Churchill last fall.Two moons held for second and paid $21.40 and $8. Partition of words, with Julien Leparoux aboard, got up to third and paid $4.60.

Favorite of leaves of loss of the uncertain Mo Uncle for preparation of Derby races

LEXINGTON, KY, coach Eddie Kenneally stood outside 34 barn in the Hippodrome Keeneland, hopeful, spoke Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes and the Kentucky Derby is approaching. By AP

With the approach of the Kentucky Derby, uncle Mo makes a field opened after a surprising loss this past weekend.

By AP

With the approach of the Kentucky Derby, uncle Mo makes a field opened after a surprising loss this past weekend.

Their good vibrations had much to do with the quality of Santiva, the bookmark will send in the $750,000 blue grass, but also with the unexpected turn of events of the previous weekend that resonate throughout thoroughbred racing.On May 7 Derby appearance changed completely when previously unbeaten Mo uncle, expects an overwhelming favorite, suffered a shocking upset in third in Memorial of wood of last Saturday at aqueduct in New York Racecourse. "When a favorite in any big race runs a subpar race in a preparation, gives everyone more encouragement that the horse is to defeat," said Kenneally. Oddsmaker of Churchill Downs Mike Battaglia of the consequences of the fall powerful Uncle Mo, said: "When he beat, just turned everything upside down."One of the consequences is that the Arkansas Derby of 1 million dollars and $750,000 Blue Grass grew in importance in the past weekend for the major races of preparation. Battaglia is expected that the Factor, a solid choice of 7-5 as part of a field of 13 in Arkansas, your choice above to the implementation of the roses, if it performs well at Oaklawn Park in Saturday.George Bolton, who co-owns the FactorHe is not worried about the odds. You want to see far enough to believe that the son of frontrunning war front has shot in the management of the distance of the Derby 1¼ mile for trainer Bob Baffert. "I think that if it runs in the first three and is well finished that Bob will tell us to go", said Bolton. Baffert has three triumphs of Derby.El Factor has such a high acceleration of principle that has always been the question, how much time can take it. He opened his eyes in the grade 2 rebels on March 19, when relaxed on the initiative of jockey Martin Garcia and won for the length of 6¼ in his fourth career start. Bolton "always going to have to go through hoops, but a large ring was jumped through last month when it was fast sprinter turn a horse more established dos-a turn," said.Santiva, who will be ridden by Julien Leparoux, heads a matched field of 12 for the blue grass 3-1. "" This will be only his second preparation after a finalist showing against Mucho Macho Man in Star uploaded from 2 February 19 "."We thought that it would be in the Triple Crown races, and are difficult of a horse, said Kenneally. "We wanted to have a fresh horse previously".For more information about reprints & permissions, visit the frequently asked questions. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We has been updated the guidelines of the conversation. The changes include a brief overview of the process of moderation and an explanation on how to use the "Report abuse" button. Read more.

Delta Downs sets date for 2011 $1 M Jackpot race

VINTON, Louisiana (AP) - the date for the Delta Downs boat has moved up November.The career of $ 1 million for children 2 years of age will be held on November 19 instead of the first night of the Friday in January.The announcement made Thursday by Boyd Gaming Corporation, which operates Delta Downs racetrack Casino Hotel.The grade 3 race goes far in helping promising 2 years gain money from betting Classifieds that would help in the classification for the Kentucky Derby the following year.Dinner gourmet won the pot of 2010.

Archarcharch won the Arkansas Derby at 25-1

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) - Bob Yagos signed the contract to sell its following of Archarcharch of prized Colt to victory in the Southwest stakes in February.When the agreement of seven figures was returned 15 minutes after the deadline for the possible foreign buyerYagos had a change of heart.That decision paid off when Archarcharch, ridden by Jon Court, used an overwhelming final kick to win the $ 1 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. "Was the first victory of degree 1 Trainer Jinks fires, and reserved the first trip to Kentucky Derby of the month for both natives of Arkansas Yagos and fires."That was our fear, making the wrong decision, "Yagos said sales Archarcharch." "We now know was right".Archarcharch overlooked entering the race after finishing third place in the rebel stakes last month and went to 25-1. "" Despite the struggles, which Fink blamed to a dustup at the door of Oaklawn, nor Yagos Fink lost faith in the colt "."It's wonderful, said Yagos. "We could only dream this would happen." We have never lost confidence in him. "We knew that we have to run against these horses where we were."We had the best horse, best jockey and the best coach. "Today was his day".Favorite factor finished seventh. Factor came with three wins from thread to thread, but fell behind the pace principle of taste of J. P. and taste of dance City.J P ran the first quarter mile in 22.54 and continued setting the pace with a half-mile 46.53. The pace of principle was too much for the Factor of the worthy, that was used at the end. "My horse likes to be in the lead, but there was so much speed there and didn't want to go with them," jockey Martin Garcia said. "Not liked to be returned." "I didn't want to do it, but didn't want to kill him."The Colt trained by Bob Baffert won rebel stakes by 6 lengths, last month but it had never been more than 1 1/16 miles and he could not find the kick of closing needed in the 1 1/8 mile run in co-owner of Saturday.The Factor that George Bolton had said the horse needed to perform well in the 1/8 mile end in Oaklawn to ensure a trip to Churchill Downs. "Baffert did not want any part of this commitment after the disappointment of Arkansas."We'll see how it is, "said Baffert." "Right now, nor shall comment on."While the Factor showed little ability of closing on Saturday, Archarcharch began his March in the mile marker. It was closed in a rage on the outside of the city of dance and roll away, much as he had while winning the Southwest and finished in 1: 49. 34 The demonstrated sufficient thrust as he held a final Nehro of load by a neck. "Archarcharch paid $52.40, $16.80 and $8.20, while payment Nehro $9 and $5.60 to finish second and dance city $14.20 in third."This horse is something special, said Yagos." "Jinks gave us confidence in this horse from day 1.""This is a great emotion for the family and all those involved.".