Year in Review: World of Thoroughbred racing was treated to an array of stars in 2016
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent The world of Thoroughbred racing was treated to an array of stars in 2016. Some…
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No Triple Crown: Exaggerator finally gets the best of Nyquist in soggy Preakness Stakes
A record crowd of 135,256 watched at historic Pimlico Race Course as Kentucky Derby runner-up Exaggerator handed Kentucky Derby and…
Top two Derby finishers set up for rematch in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent When undefeated Nyquist sailed to victory in the Kentucky Derby on May 7, he conjured…
Billy Reed: With Nyquist bringing short money, odds are it will be hard to make a buck on Preakness
My esteemed fellow handicappers, I need some help with deciding how to bet Saturday’s 141st Preakness, the second jewel of…
Kentucky by Heart: Locating U.S. Air Force Academy in Nicholasville could have been real game-changer
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It sounds truly impressive: The United States Air Force Academy, Nicholasville, Kentucky. “Off we go,…
Billy Reed: Dilapidated Pimlico likely to see Nyquist capture second leg of racing’s Triple Crown
As we begin contemplating the second jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, your first question probably is, “What is a…
Keith Taylor: Nyquist braces for next step in racing career, moves on to Pimlico after Derby victory
LOUISVILLE — Nyquist is preparing for the next step in his racing career. The Kentucky Derby winner departed Churchill Downs…
Billy Reed: Somehow undefeated Nyquist didn’t generate much respect prior to Derby win
LOUISVILLE – It’s doubtful that Nyquist’s victory in the 142nd Kentucky Derby will make anybody jump off the Sherman-Minton Bridge….
Kentucky Derby: Nyquist holds off Exaggerator and Gun Runner to capture 142nd Run for the Roses
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Nyquist has never lost a race in his career. Now, the Kentucky…
Billy Reed: When chasing Kentucky Derby immortality, it’s best not to upset the racing gods
LOUISVILLE – At some point this afternoon, there will be a subtle change of emphasis at venerable Churchill Downs in…
Billy Reed: There are plenty of gray areas involved when it comes to choosing a Derby favorite
“Winning takes precedence over all. There is no gray area. No almosts.” — Kobe Bryant I am one of those…
Into second week, Keeneland yearling sales showing robust results for $10m day heading into Book 5
A half-sister to the undefeated Grade 1 stakes-winning juvenile Nyquist, entered in Saturday’s FrontRunner (G1) at Santa Anita, sold to…