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2011 Kentucky Derby Preps Videos
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With the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) coming up on Saturday, now would be a good time to look back at how all of the top contenders got here.
Twenty horses will make in in the starting gate on the first Saturday of May, and all of them are coming out of at least one of these Derby prep races.
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For a look at the graded earnings list for all of the Derby hopefuls click here.
Here is a look at all of the key Derby preps for horses looking to win the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday of May:
April 16
Arkansas Derby (G1) @ Oaklawn Winner: Archarcharch ($52.40)
April 16
Toyota Blue Grass (G1) @ Keeneland Winner: Brilliant Speed ($40.20)
April 9
Santa Anita Derby (G1) @ Santa Anita Winner: Midnight Interlude ($29.80)
Wood Memorial (G1) @ Aqueduct Winner: Toby’s Corner ($19.40)
Illinois Derby (G3) @ Hawthorne Winner: Joe Vann ($12.60)
April 3
Florida Derby (G1) @ Gulfstream Winner: Dialed In: ($7.80)
Mar. 27
Sunland Derby (G3) @ Sunland Park Winner: Twice the Appeal ($53.20)
Mar. 26
Louisiana Derby (G2) @ Fair Grounds Winner: Pants On Fire ($14.60)
UAE Derby (G2) @ Meydan Race Course Winner: Khawlah ($9.20)
Mar. 19
Rebel (G2) @ Oaklawn Winner: The Factor ($4.80)
Mar. 12
San Felipe (G2) @ Santa Anita Winner: Premier Pegasus ($16.60)
Tampa Bay Derby (G2) @ Tampa Bay Winner: Watch Me Go ($89.40)
Mar. 5
Gotham (G3) @ Aqueduct Winner: Stay Thirsty ($3.80)
Feb. 26
Fountain of Youth (G2) @ Gulfstream Winner: Soldat ($4.80)
Feb. 21
Southwest (G3) @ Oaklawn Winner: Archarcharch ($31.00)
Feb. 19
Risen Star (G3) @ Fair Grounds Winner: Mucho Macho Man ($9.20)
Feb. 12
Robert B. Lewis (G2) @ Santa Anita Winner: Anthony’s Cross ($18.60)
El Camino Real Derby (G3) @ Golden Gate Winner: Silver Medallion ($15.00)
Sam Davis (G3) @ Tampa Bay Winner: Brethren ($3.80)
Saratoga
Saratoga opens for the 143rd year on Friday, July 22 for an outstanding 40-day meeting that includes over 50 stakes races and 17 Grade 1 races. The marquee event of the meeting is the $1 million Travers Stakes (G1) on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Michael Dempsey will be providing his full card selections throughout the meeting. Mike’s Reports include his selections, analysis, fair odds, and wagering recommendations for every race.
Get your day off to a good start with Michael’s Free Pick of the day from Saratoga.
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Keeneland
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Churchill Downs
The spring/summer meeting at Churchill Downs gets underway on Saturday April 30, with 24 graded stakes on the betting menu. The marquee events are the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1).
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Churchill Downs from Friday through Sunday each week.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Churchill Downs.
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Belmont Park
Racing in New York shifts to Belmont Park on Friday April 29 for the spring / summer meeting, which includes the Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday June 11.
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Belmont Park each racing day from Wednesday through Sunday.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Belmont Park.
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Gulfstream Park
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Aqueduct
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Daily past performances, track entries and race results.