Races left leading up to the derby

[joeyp1222]

stakes races leading to the derby that are left to go


2011 Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby 2011 Prep Race Schedule Date Race Racetrack Grade Dist Purse
2011-05-07 Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs I 1 1/4 Miles $2,000,000
2011-04-23 Jerome Aqueduct II 1 Mile $150,000
2011-04-23 Coolmore Lexington Stakes Keeneland II 1 1/16 Miles $300,000
2011-04-23 Withers Stakes Aqueduct III 1 Mile $150,000
2011-04-23 Derby Trial Stakes Churchill Downs III 1 Mile $200,000
2011-04-16 Toyota Blue Grass S Keeneland I 1 1/8 Miles $750,000
2011-04-16 Arkansas Derby Oaklawn Park I 1 1/8 Miles $1,000,000,
2011-04-09 Wood Memorial Stakes Aqueduct I 1 1/8 Miles $750,000
2011-04-09 Santa Anita Derby Santa Anita I 1 1/8 Miles $750,000
2011-04-03 Florida Derby Gulfstream Park I 1 1/8 Miles $750,000
2011-04-03 Swale Stakes Gulfstream Park II 7 Furlongs $150,000
2011-03-27 Sunland Derby Sunland Park III 1 1/8 Miles $800,000
2011-03-26 UAE Derby Nad El Sheba II 1 1/8 Miles $2,000,000
2011-03-26 Louisiana Derby Fair Grounds II 1 1/8 Miles $750,000
2011-03-26 Rushaway Stakes Turfway Park II 1 1/16 Miles $100,000
2011-03-19 Rebel Stakes Oaklawn Park II 1 1/16 Miles $300,000
2011-03-19 Private Terms Stakes Laurel II 1 Mile $50,000
2011-03-12 Palm Beach Stakes Gulfstream Park III 1 1/8 Miles Turf $150,000
2011-03-12 San Felipe Stakes Santa Anita II 1 1/16 Miles $150,000,
2011-03-12 Tampa Bay Derby Tampa Bay Downs II 1 1/16 Miles $350,000

[Foosball Champ]

I know that this may unpopular and it usually starts a big argument but the longer that I follow the thoroughbred racing the more that the "Kentucky Derby" is the most over hyped event in sports. From racing standpoint and especially from a breeding standpoint. It nevers settles who is the best 3yo.

[gtkid911]

Kentucky Derby is a hyped out event to get shitty horses to be far much more than their worth

[Thunder Gulch]

It may be over hyped, and at the end of the day it may not decide the best 3yo (about 50-50), but everyone associated with the sport would give their left nut to win it. From a betting perspective, it is as good as it gets. A race where 17 of 20 entrants are more than 10-1 opens the door for massive payouts in the exotics.

[joeyp1222]

2011-03-26 UAE Derby Nad El Sheba II 1 1/8 Miles $2,000,000

THIS IS THE RACE IM CURIOUS ABOUT WHOS COMING OVER FROM ABROAD?

[dogkatcher]

I picked two imports from El Sheba last year,
I think they liked running in the sand more then
the dirt.

[gtkid911]

Horses that have prepped in Dubai havent faired to well in the Derby

[Thunder Gulch]

I picked two imports from El Sheba last year, I think they liked running in the sand more then the dirt.

The track there was dirt setup to be like Churchill, but a few years ago they installed a Tapeta synthetic mix. It's used some in the US. Tapeta tends to favor turf horses as opposed to true dirt horses, so I believe it's hard to take anything from the UAE Derby, especially in light of their past performances in the Derby.

[cbiscuit]

I know that this may unpopular and it usually starts a big argument but the longer that I follow the thoroughbred racing the more that the "Kentucky Derby" is the most over hyped event in sports. From racing standpoint and especially from a breeding standpoint. It nevers settles who is the best 3yo.

Who ever claimed that it did? At best you can spot the best 3yo at that time of year. It is a singular event but probably the best horse race in world. Plus it is always best horse-capping puzzle of the year. Don't get people who hate fact that it's large field. That's the beauty of it!

[cbiscuit]

2011-03-26 UAE Derby Nad El Sheba II 1 1/8 Miles $2,000,000

THIS IS THE RACE IM CURIOUS ABOUT WHOS COMING OVER FROM ABROAD?

Not sure but they ain't getting my money. Yeah Ilearned the hard way.

[mikemca]

Someone over there bought Sweet Ducky and plans to run him in the UAE Derby.I have him small in the Derby future pool 1 but I don't think this bodes well for his chances.

[Seattle Slew]

Dubai route never has worked. Hopefully, he at least starts in the Kentucky Derby.

Someone over there bought Sweet Ducky and plans to run him in the UAE Derby.I have him small in the Derby future pool 1 but I don't think this bodes well for his chances.

[mikemca]

Yeah Slew I know it probably is far fetched now to see him in the Kentucky Derby .I thought he ran really really well in the Holy Bull behind Dialed In so I put a little on his nose.Someone else obviously thought he ran well also but once they go to Dubai you usually never see them again over here.

[zebra58]

my guess is the derby winner will come out of the bluegrass stakes, louisiana derby santa anita derby or arkansas derby,, many late developing three year-olds will be on par w/moe

[joeyp1222]

2011 UAE Derby (G2)
Date/Track:
3/26/2011, Meydan
Distance:
1 3/16 m (Synthetic)
Age/Sex:
3 M
Time:
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*Rank is current Power Ranking among all active horses, based on highest HRN rating. Rating is based on HRN member voting.
Rank Silks Horse / Sire Rating Trainer / Jockey Last Start Status
287 Sweet Ducky
Pulpit
6.58
K. Breen
J. Bravo
2nd, 2011 Holy Bull (G3) View Video
Probable
Buffum
Bernardini
5.87
S. bin Suroor
F. Dettori
5th, 2011 UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) View Video
Possible
Splash Point
Street Cry
5.84
M. Al Zarooni
M. Barzalona
1st, 2011 UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) View Video
Probable
Janood
Medicean
5.59
S. bin Suroor
F. Dettori
5th, 2011 Meydan Classic (LS)
Probable
Khawlah
Cape Cross
5.12
S. bin Suroor
F. Dettori
1st, 2011 UAE Oaks (G3) View Video
Possible
Reem
Galileo
5.12
M. De Kock
K. Shea
1st, 2011 Al Bastakiya (LS) View Video
Possible
Mahbooba
Galileo
5.12
M. De Kock
C. Soumillon
2nd, 2011 UAE Oaks (G3) View Video
Probable
Bridgefield
Speightstown
5.12
M. Al Zarooni
A. Ajtebi
5th, 2011 Al Bastakiya (LS) View Video
Probable
Krypton Factor
Kyllachy
4.79
F. Nass
K. Fallon
6th, 2011 Meydan Classic (LS)
Probable
Zanzamar
Fort Wood

M. De Kock
R. Hills
2nd, 2011 UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) View Video
Probable
Lord Of The Stars
Speightstown

D. Simcock
T. O'Shea
3rd, 2011 Meydan Classic (LS)
Probable
Ahlaain
Bernstein

D. Simcock
W. Buick
2nd, 2011 Al Bastakiya (LS) View Video
Possible
Roayh
Speightstown

S. bin Suroor
F. Dettori
7th, Mey Allow (2/3/2011-R2)
Possible