Thursday, February 22, 2024

Rebel Stakes Racing Roundup

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Hello everyone. Welcome to Classic Champion Thoroughbreds.

This Saturday, the Road to the 2024 Kentucky Derby takes us to Oaklawn Park Racecourse where a field of 13 horses have been entered in the 64th running of the Rebel Stakes (G2).

Trainer Brad Cox’s Timberlake, a bay colt by Into Mischief out of the Lookin At Lucky mare Pin Up, has been tabbed the 6-5, morning-line favorite. Post-time for the race is 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Thursday, February 15, 2024

Risen Star Stakes Racing Roundup

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 Hello everyone. Welcome to Classic Champion Thoroughbreds.

This Saturday, the road to the 2024 Kentucky Derby takes us to Fair Grounds Racecourse where a field of 12 horses with go to the starting gate in the 52nd running of the Risen Star Stakes (G2).

Trainer Steve Asmussen’s Track Phantom, a bay colt by Quality Road out of the Into Mischief mare Miss Sunset, has been tabbed the 7-2 morning line favorite. Post time for the race is 7:17 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Thursday, February 8, 2024

Sam F. Davis Stakes Racing Roundup

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Hello everyone. Welcome to Classic Champion Thoroughbreds.

This Saturday, the 2024 road to the Kentucky Derby takes us to Tampa Bay Downs where a field of 12 horses will go to the starting gate in the 44th running of the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3).

Trainer Claude “Shug” McGaughey’s Change of Command, a bay colt by Into Mischief out of the Medaglia d’Oro mare Moi, has been tabbed the 3-1 morning line favorite. Post time is 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time. 

Enjoy the video! 



Monday, May 15, 2023

Preakness Stakes Racing Roundup

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 Hello everyone. Welcome to the 21st Century Thoroughbred.

The second race to Triple Crown glory takes us to Pimlico racetrack this Saturday where a field of eight horses will go to the starting gate in the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1). Post time is 7:01 p.m. ET.

Mage (8-5) and Perform (15-1), horses I profiled as yearlings at auction, look good.

Enjoy the video!




Monday, May 1, 2023

Kentucky Derby Racing Roundup

 

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 Hello everyone. Welcome to the 21st Century Thoroughbred.

This Saturday, the road to Triple Crown glory takes us to Churchill Downs where 20 horses will go to the starting gate in the 149TH running of Kentucky Derby (G1) – the first race on the Triple Crown Trail.

Trainer Todd Pletcher’s Forte, a dark bay, brown colt by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline, has been tabbed the 3-1 morning line favorite. Post time is 6:57 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Thursday, April 6, 2023

Santa Anita Derby Racing Roundup

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 Hello everyone. Welcome to the 21st Century Thoroughbred.

This Saturday, the Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby takes us to Santa Anita Park where a field of nine horses will go to the starting gate in The Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1).

Trainer Tim Yakteen’s Practical Move, a bay colt by Practical Joke out of the Afleet Alex mare Ack Naughty, has been tabbed the 8-5 morning line favorite. Post time is 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Wood Memorial Stakes Racing Roundup

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 Hello everyone. Welcome to the 21st Century Thoroughbred.

This Saturday, the 2023 Triple Crown Trail takes us to Aqueduct Racecourse where a field of 13 horses with go to the starting gate in the 98TH running of the Wood Memorial Stakes (G2).

Trainer Brad Cox’s Hit Show, a gray, roan colt by Candy Ride out of the Tapit mare Actress, has been tabbed the 5-2 morning line favorite. Post time is 6:16 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!