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Kentucky Derby Watch 2023: Forte emerges as clear favorite with race now a month away

LEXINGTON, Ky. — With only one month left until the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, one horse has separated itself from the pack as a clear front-runner for this year’s Run for the Roses.

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Forte’s win in Florida Derby makes him the big Kentucky Derby favorite

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — If there was any doubt who will be the favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Forte erased it with a rousing come-from-behind win Saturday in the $1 million Florida Derby.

Los Angeles Times

Fremantle and West Coast prepare for the Western Derby, with the Dockers trying to fix their scoring troubles

As we get set for the Western Derby, Fremantle is under pressure to bounce back after a poor start to the season against their biggest rivals. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson look at the Dockers and their most glaring weakness — scoring.

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Talking Horses: Derby must avoid bookmaker backing for good of racing

If a bookie is the only option for the Epsom Classic sponsor, it may be better to go with no sponsor at all

The Guardian - UK

After four decades, trainer Ed Moger gets his first Triple Crown starter

LOS ANGELES — Horse racing is all about the Triple Crown, three races for 3-year-olds held over a five-week period. The vast majority of trainers never get there, but it doesn't keep them from trying.

Los Angeles Times

Bob Baffert moves his top Kentucky Derby horses to former assistant Tim Yakteen

Trainer Bob Baffert moved the remainder of his top Kentucky Derby horses to former assistant Tim Yakteen on Sunday including Arabian Knight, winner of the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn and the horse given the best chance of winning the Derby, according to future odds.

Los Angeles Times

The Wild Life of the Last Black Jockey to Rule the Kentucky Derby

Jimmy Winkfield is just one of five men to win the prestigious race back-to-back in 1901 and ’02, but shortly after his triumph, U.S. horse racing turned its back on him—and everyone who looked like him.

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Bob Baffert cannot run horses at Kentucky Derby after court denies injunction

Trainer Bob Baffert’s attempt to run horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby was once again denied when a federal district court in Louisville, Ky., denied his request for a preliminary injunction. Baffert is currently serving a two-year suspension by Churchill Downs Inc. after Medina Spirit tested positive for a legal…

Los Angeles Times

Kentucky Derby Watch 2023: A look at the top 10 contenders, including Bob Baffert horses

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Less than three months remain until the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and a strong field of top contenders has already begun to form.

Tribune News Service

Saturday’s Kentucky Derby preps: Points on line in Holy Bull but not in ‘Baffert Stakes’

The Kentucky Derby is officially on the horizon.

Tribune News Service

Arsenal release damning statement on anti-semitism incidents during Tottenham clash

Arsenal have penned a strong statement condemning a number of shocking incidents that took place during the weekend of their North London Derby victory over fierce rivals Tottenham

Daily Mirror

Manchester United must shut down three key Crystal Palace threats

Man Utd's fixture list is packed with a game against Crystal Palace only a few days after the Manchester Derby.

Manchester Evening News

New footage emerges of Tottenham fan kicking Aaron Ramsdale after Arsenal keeper celebrates

North London Derby: Footage emerges from the Tottenham end of a fan kicking Aaron Ramsdale after Arsenal go eight clear at the top.

Football London

Ben Davies delivers honest Mikel Arteta verdict ahead of Tottenham vs Arsenal North London Derby

Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies has heaped praise on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as the two clubs prepare to go head-to-head in Sunday's North London Derby

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Rodrigo Bentancur and the four decisions Antonio Conte has to make for the North London Derby

The latest edition of the North London Derby arrives this Sunday and Antonio Conte has a few selection decisions to make before the day arrives

Football London

Arsenal face double suspension risk with William Saliba and Bukayo Saka for Tottenham clash

Mikel Arteta has already hinted that he will take necessary risks with his Arsenal team selection for this weekend's North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: sorry saga of unpaid £20m bill will resonate in racing world

Derby-winning owner is yet to pay up after autumn spending spree at the four major prestigious horse-racing auctions

Motorsport

Keselowski leads big NASCAR contingent in 2022 Snowball Derby

Brad Keselowski leads an impressive lineup of NASCAR drivers who have entered this year’s 55th annual Snowball Derby.

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Nottingham Post

Nottingham Forest sent 'fantastic' message after Crystal Palace win as Derby County point made

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive brings you what fans said after the Reds' win over Crystal Palace

Los Angeles Times

Bob Baffert returns to race in Kentucky for first time since last year's Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Commonwealth of Kentucky is the self-proclaimed horse racing capital of the world. It has the most famous racetrack, the most iconic race and more than 450 breeding farms.

AAP

Manzoice wins Vic Derby for Waller, Dee

Manzoice has given champion trainer Chris Waller a second Victoria Derby triumph with the colt producing a barnstorming finish to win at Flemington.

AAP

NZ stars ready to shine in Victoria Derby

New Zealanders Sharp 'N' Smart and Mr Maestro will provide a formidable challenge for Australia's best young stayers in the $2 million Victoria Derby.

Daily Mirror

Aidan O'Brien's Derby favourite strengthens position after impressive Doncaster win

Aidan O'Brien wins the Vertem Futurity Trophy at Doncaster yet again as Auguste Rodin underlines why he is favourite for the 2023 Derby

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: what could King’s coronation mean for the Derby?

British Flat season is built around a Derby in the first week of June, so it cannot move too far without a shift in balance

Los Angeles Times

Cave Rock dominates American Pharoah Stakes as Bob Baffert sweeps top four spots

The road to the Kentucky Derby always seems to go through Bob Baffert, but rarely after a race like this. But first, there is the added issue that the hall of fame trainer is not eligible to run in the Derby.

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