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Road To The Kentucky Derby 2023 Horse Racing
From: Amy (1pony)
2/6/23
Newgate was impressive, Arabian Lion definitely looks to be a sprinter at this time. 2nd time in a 2 turn race and he folds on the second turn.
Newgate Triumphs in Battle of the Bafferts
Training all four participants in the $196,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3), Bob Baffert had the rare luxury of knowing he would win with absolute certainty.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: gerchgo
2/7/23
Smaller foal crops, but more nominees this year
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266503/triple-crown-nominees-in-2023-rise-18-to-369
From: Amy (1pony)
2/9/23
O'Neil is stretching it IMHO, Godolphin couldn't win the Derby from the Dubai route and started using USA trainers in their attempt to win the Derby. How does Doug think his maiden will get to the Derby from Dubai?
O'Neill Detours Around Baffert Traffic on Derby Road
California-based trainer Doug O'Neill detours Tall Boy to the U.A.E. Two Thousand Guineas (G3) Feb. 10, looking for a way around the logjam of Bob Baffert trainees back home and a clear shot to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: Amy (1pony)
2/9/23
Report: Cave Rock is in doubt for Rebel Stakes
Cave Rock's 1st start as a 3-year-old might not come in the Rebel Stakes as planned.
Read more from Horse Racing NationFrom: cigarello
2/9/23
I think the horse should tell the trainer if he is ready to be a derby contender rather than having a trainer attempting to force the horse into that situation. I just feel bad for the horse.
From: cigarello
2/10/23
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266540/newgate-out-until-summer-due-to-hock-issue
Newgate out until summer with hock issue