Apr
20
2011
The Factor, who came in 7th as the favorite in the G1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park (won by ArchArchArch), arrived at Churchill Downs yesterday by van from southern California. The Factor is trained by Bob Baffert.
CREDIT: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Apr
20
2011
ArchArchArch rejoined trainer William “Jinks” Fires at his barn at Churchill Downs yesterday. ArchArchArch most recently won the G1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park over Nehro, trained by Steve Asmussen. Both horses have secured enough earnings to be guaranteed a spot in the gate for the Kentucky Derby on May 7th.
CREDIT: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Apr
20
2011
Mucho Macho Man took to the track to stretch his legs yesterday morning at Churchill Downs. Mucho Macho Man, who won the G2 Risen Star, is trained by Kathy Ritvo, who is attempting to become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
CREDIT: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Apr
20
2011
Kentucky Oaks hopeful Joyful Victory arrived at Churchill Downs yesterday.
CREDIT: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Apr
19
2011
Astrology worked out at Churchill Downs yesterday for trainer Steve Asmussen. He went 4 furlongs and covered the distance in 50:40.
While Astrology is currently 13th on the graded stakes earnings list and would qualify to run in the Kentucky Derby on May 7th, he is more likely to be running in either the G3 The Cliff’s Edge Derby Trial at Churchill Downs on April 30th or the G2 Jerome at Aqueduct on April 23rd.
CREDIT: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs