Below you will find a variety of links to previews, analysis, video and more for this weekend’s major prep races.
After the links, you will also find useful information about the Kentucky Derby prep race schedule, points standings and leading contenders.
If you have a link to suggest, please email hj@hbpa.org. You may also post your comments or selections to this blog by clicking the comment link at the bottom of this posting.
$400,000 Gotham Stakes (G3) * Aqueduct * 3/7 * Approx. Post Time 4:50pm ET
Gotham Stakes Preview by Paul Mazur – Chicago Now
Gotham Stakes Video Preview – DRF.com
Gotham Stakes Picks and Predictions – Docsports.com
Analysis of Gotham Field – Wall Street Journal
Looking Back: The Gotham’s Glorious History – Thoroughbred Racing Commentary
$400,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2) * Santa Anita * 3/7 * Approx. Post Time 2:57 pm PT
Ocho Ocho Ocho Set for 3-year-old Debut in San Felipe – DRF.com
Bob Baffert Holds Strong Hand in San Felipe – ESPN.com
Is Dortmund a Wildcat, or Just Big, Strong and Unbeaten? – USA Today
San Felipe Stakes: Helping Horses Make History – Lady and the Track
Dortmund’s Run for Triple Crown Redemption – Wall Street Journal
$350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2) * Tampa Bay Downs * 3/7 * Approx. Post Time 5:23 pm ET
Tampa Bay Derby Preview by Nicolle Neulist – Chicago Now
Carpe Diem Returns for Pletcher – ESPN.com
Carpe Diem Aims to Seize Tampa Bay Derby – Tampa Bay Times
Ocean Knight Joins Carpe Diem in Tampa Bay Derby – Louisville Courier-Journal
Tampa Bay Derby a Solid Step on the Kentucky Derby Trail – TimeformUS
Helpful Links:
Complete Kentucky Derby Prep Schedule with Point Values – KentuckyDerby.com
Road to the Kentucky Derby Points Leaderboard – KentuckyDerby.com
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Info – KentuckyDerby.com
Kentucky Derby Power Rankings from Leading Handicappers – KentuckyDerby.com
Profiles of Leading Kentucky Derby Contenders – KentuckyDerby.com
Daily Racing Form's Derby Top 20 – DRF.com
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen – BloodHorse.com
