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!



Blue Grass Stakes 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 Keeneland Racecourse where a field of 11 horses will go to the starting gate in the 99TH running of Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1).

Trainer Todd Pletcher’s Tapit Trice, a gray, roan colt by Tapit out of the Dunkirk mare Danzatrice, has been tabbed the 5-2 morning line favorite. Post time is 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video! 



Friday, March 31, 2023

Arkansas 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 Oaklawn Park Racecourse where a field of 11 horses with go to the starting gate in the 87TH running of the Arkansas Derby (G1).

Trainer Tim Yakteen’s Reincarnate, a gray, roan colt by Good Magic out of the Scat Daddy mare Allanah, has been tabbed the 5-2, morning-line favorite. Post time for the race is 7:24 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Monday, March 27, 2023

The Curlin Florida 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 Gulfstream Park where a field of 12 horses with go to the starting gate in the 72ND running of The Curlin Florida Derby (G1).

Trainer Todd Pletcher’s Forte, a dark bay, brown colt by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline, has been tabbed the 4-5 morning line favorite. Post time is 6:40 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Jeff Ruby 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 Turfway Park where a field of 12 horses with go to the starting gate in the 52nd running of the Jeff Ruby Stakes (G3).

Trainer Todd Pletcher’s Major Dude, a bay colt by Bolt d’Oro out of the Distorted Humor mare Mary Rita, has been tabbed the 2-1 morning line favorite. Post time for the race is 6:25 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!




Sunday, March 19, 2023

Louisiana Derby Racing Roundup

 

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 Hello everyone. Welcome to the 21st Century Thoroughbred.

This Saturday, the 2023 Triple Crown Trail takes us to the Fair Grounds Racecourse where a field of 12 horses with go to the starting gate in the 110th running of the Louisiana Derby (G2).

Trainer Brad Cox’s Instant Coffee, a dark bay, brown colt by Bolt d’Oro out of the Uncle Mo mare Follow No One, has been tabbed the 2-1 morning line favorite. Post time for the race is 6:42 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Fountain of Youth Stakes 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 Gulfstream Park where a field of 10 horses with go to the starting gate in the 76th running of the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2).

Trainer Todd Pletcher’s Forte, a dark bay, brown colt by Violence out of the Blame mare Queen Caroline, has been tabbed the 7-5 morning line favorite. Post time is 5:43 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Rebel Stakes 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 Oaklawn Park Racecourse where a field of 11 horses with go to the starting gate in the 63rd running of the Rebel Stakes (G2).

Trainer Brad Cox’s Verifying, a bay colt by Justify out of the Repent mare Diva Delite, has been tabbed the 2-1, morning-line favorite. Post time for the race is 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Friday, February 17, 2023

Risen Star 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 the Fair Grounds Racecourse where a field of 14 horses with go to the starting gate in the 51st running of the Risen Star Stakes (G3).

Trainer Brad Cox’s Victory Formation, a bay colt by Tapwrit out of the Smart Strike mare Smart N Soft, has been tabbed the 3-1 morning line favorite. Post time for the race is 7:14 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Friday, February 10, 2023

Sam F. Davis 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 Tampa Bay Downs where a field of 12 horses will go to the starting gate in the 43rd running of the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3).

Trainer Danny Gargan’s Dubyuhnell, a chestnut colt by Good Magic out of the Forest Wildcat mare Wild Gams, has been tabbed the 9-5 morning line favorite. Post time is 5:18 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Withers 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 seven horses with go to the starting gate in the 149th running of the Withers Stakes (G3).

Trainer Linda Rice’s Arctic Arrogance, a gray/roan colt by Frosted out of the Uncle Mo mare Modest Maven, has been tabbed the 8-5 morning line favorite. Post time is 4:27 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!




Thursday, February 2, 2023

Holy Bull 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 Gulfstream Park where a field of eight horses with go to the starting gate in the 32nd running of the Holy Bull Stakes (G3).

Trainer Dale Romans’ Cyclone Mischief, a bay colt by Into Mischief out of the Bernardini mare Areyoucominghere, has been tabbed the 2-1 morning line favorite. Post time is 5:43 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Thursday, January 26, 2023

Southwest 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 Oaklawn Park Racecourse where a field of nine horses with go to the starting gate in the Southwest Stakes (G3).

Trainer Bob Baffert’s Arabian Knight, a bay colt by Uncle Mo out of the Astrology mare Borealis Night, has been tabbed the even-money, morning line favorite. Post time for the race is 5:57 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Thursday, January 19, 2023

Lecomte 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 the Fair Grounds Racecourse where a field of eight horses with go to the starting gate in the 79th running of the Lecomte Stakes (G3).

Trainer Brad Cox’s Instant Coffee, a dark bay/brown colt by Bolt d’Oro out of the Uncle Mo mare Follow No One, has been tabbed the 5-2 morning line favorite. Post time for the race is 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!



Friday, January 6, 2023

Jerome 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 eight horses with go to the starting gate in the 152nd running of the Jerome Stakes which originally debuted in 1866.

Trainer Linda Rice’s Arctic Arrogance, a gray/roan colt by Frosted out of the Uncle Mo mare Modest Maven, has been tabbed the 8-5 morning line favorite. Post time is 3:16 p.m. Eastern Time.

Enjoy the video!