Tag Archives: Doug O’Neill
Kentucky Derby 2012 Halftime Report
It’s about 7 weeks until the 2012 Kentucky Derby! Yeah! Here’s my list of top horses to watch, since lists are so much fun! This is the first 5, and tomorrow I’ll release the Top 5! 10. Howe Great – … Continue reading
Daddy’s Nose Best In El Camino Real Derby
The Kentucky Derby 2012 trail took another step in California when Daddy Nose Best literally nosed out Lucky Chappy for the win. The G3 race at Golden Gate Fields drew a tough field of 10, with Cal Derby winner Russian … Continue reading
Kentucky Derby 2012 Prep Race Recaps
Over the weekend, three colts took another step along the Kentucky Derby 2012 trail – Alpha, Battle Hardened and I’ll Have Another. Alpha has been in this space before, with his win in the Count Fleet in early January. On … Continue reading
Secret Circle Stands Out In Sham
Graded stakes preps for Kentucky Derby 2012 begin with Saturday’s Gr. 3 Sham Stakes at Santa Anita. A field of 6 newly-turned 3-year-olds will contest the 1-mile race on the dirt, but Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint winner Secret Circle is … Continue reading