Welcome to the third edition of the National HBPA's Quest for the Crown, sponsored by Finish Line Horse Products Inc. Each edition features a look at the major prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.
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.
$750,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) * Oaklawn Park * 3/14 * Approx. Post Time 6:06 pm CT
Baffert Ace Returns in Rebel – ESPN.com
Champion filly Take Charge Brandi Out of Rebel Stakes with Knee Chip – Lexington Herald-Leader
That Handicapping Show: Rebel Stakes – BloodHorse.com
Kenny McPeek Discusses 2015 Rebel Stakes – HRTV.com
Rebel Stakes Preview – ChicagoNow.com
Rebel Stakes Contenders, Odds and Schedule – BleacherReport.com
American Pharoah Could Serve Notice with Big Run in Rebel Stakes – LA Daily News
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