Kentucky Derby

Understandably, Medina Spirit's failed drug test has sparked an uproar in the horse racing community.

Horse Racing Industry Sounds Off On Medina Spirit’s Failed Drug Test

The horse racing industry will likely need more than 21 mg of betamethasone to get over the pain that recent allegations regarding Medina Spirit’s failed drug test after winning the Kentucky Derby have created. Betamethasone is an anti-inflammatory painkilling medication that is not allowed in Kentucky racing. The horse’s trainer, Bob Baffert, took to the […]
Posted on: May 16, 2021 | Paul Bergeron
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Medina Spirit Captures 2021 Kentucky Derby

Trainer Bob Baffert won his record seventh Kentucky Derby on Saturday. This time, it was 12-1 shot Medina Spirit who prevailed, with jockey John Velazquez taking him wire to wire to hold off big longshot pace-presser Mandaloun (26-1) by a half length. The Derby favorite, Essential Quality, finished fourth and a head behind Hot Rod […]
Posted on: May 2, 2021 | Fairway Jay
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Leading Contenders For The 2021 Kentucky Derby

The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 1, and outside of the top favorites Essential Quality, Rock Your World and Known Agenda, there are some solid leading contenders to consider in your win wagers and vertical bets. And if you bet at TVG as a new customer, you can get a bonus […]
Posted on: May 1, 2021 | Fairway Jay
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Kentucky Derby Profile: Rock Your World

Santa Anita Derby winner is 3 for 3 entering 2021 Kentucky Derby After winning the Santa Anita Derby, Rock Your World became one of the favorites to win the 2021 Kentucky Derby. The John Sadler-trained Candy Ride colt is 3 for 3 after going unraced as a 2-year-old. His first two races were also on […]
Posted on: April 29, 2021 | Fairway Jay
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2021 Kentucky Derby Field And Odds

The field is set for the 2021 Kentucky Derby. The post draw and morning line odds for the Kentucky Derby were released Tuesday, and the Run for the Roses has a full field of 20 runners. The Derby favorite is Essential Quality (2-1), followed by Rock Your World (5-1) and Known Agenda (6-1). Post Horse […]
Posted on: April 29, 2021 | Fairway Jay
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