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Baby Cat Derby, plus Nick’s Picks
Kitten’s Joy was a turf ace, but his Colonial impact might be even greater as a sire, as Saturday’s Virginia Derby field attests. Plus Nick’s Picks.

At Colonial, early arrivals have the edge, plus Nick’s Picks
Here’s a solid Virginia Derby angle: play the horses that have been on the grounds a few days. Plus Nick’s Picks!

At Commonwealth Turf Festival, optimism is a horse in the starting gate
In Saturday’s Commonwealth Turf Festival, Virginia’s racing industry came together for a much-needed good time — and a little racing.

It takes a confident man to wear a pink hat
In this new video, Jeff Krulik’s wandering lens finds old friends, two not-jockeys, and one confident man wearing a pink hat.

Extended Timonium meet should present challenges, opportunities
Maryland’s horsemen have voted to spend $600,000 to add three days of live racing to the Timonium meet this summer. Only time — and field size, and handle, and attendance — will tell if it was a wise decision.
Check out our new Virginia Derby Trivia Sweepstakes!
Our new Virginia Derby Trivia Sweepstakes puts $300 up for grabs, and it’s as easy as like, answer, win!

Turf Festival wrapup, plus Nick’s Picks
Nick’s Picks hit seven of 11 on top yesterday and is 16 of 31 since July 4. This boy is on fire!
Nick’s Picks for July 6, plus Nagle’s big meet and Va. Derby noms
Reid Nagle’s big meet, kittens everywhere Colonial selections — it must be Nick’s Picks!

Sagamore homebred looking to author a “Great Story”
Freak accidents knocked out two Sagamore stars. Then another filly stepped up to win the Go for Wand, and now Tell A Great Story is trying to do just that.

Nick’s Picks and notes for July 5
Only here do you find wedding bells, tricycle accidents, and handicapping in one spot… it’s Nick’s Picks for Friday, July 5!