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Woodford Reserve to Sponsor Kentucky Derby Through 2027

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Jan. 11 that Churchill Downs has entered an agreement with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon that will solidify the renewal of Woodford Reserve as the presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby (G1) through 2027.

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I couldn’t find a Road To The Oaks thread, but didn’t want start one if there was already one?

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266074/kentucky-oaks-survivors-parade-submissions-open-jan-21

I did not find one. Do you want to start it?

Points increase for The Lecomte( Itzos May run at Turfway instead)

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266100/lecomte-stakes-at-a-glance

Pool 3 for Future wagers is now open

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266051/forte-leads-lineup-for-derby-future-wager-pool-3

Thanks

Instant Coffee wins the Lecomte, Two Phil’s and Confidence Game finished behind. Echo Again pulled up, waiting to hear update.

Tyler said EA ‘s stifle locked up , he walked off track

Forte is the leader of individuals in the 3rd future wager

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266189/forte-top-individual-choice-in-third-derby-future-wager

This sounds kind of suspicious. This year any trainer suspended must have their horses switched to new trainers by Feb 28, not April like last year. Who and when was this decided? I know they want to force trainers to not “cheat”, but it does seem odd they changed it without notification this year, and Baffert being the most prominent .

https://paulickreport.com/news/triple-crown/baffert-derby-drama-owners-must-transfer-3-year-olds-by-feb-28-to-earn-kentucky-derby-points/

And, will KHRC delay Asmussen’s suspension until after the Derby from his 2018 appeal??? Interesting to see what they do as that would jeopardize his Derby horses????

https://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-commission-approves-asmussen-30-day-suspension-acepromazine