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Pimlico picks and ponderings May 2, 2021
Full-card picks and analysis for today’s Pimlico program!
Medina Spirit upsets Kentucky Derby
It wasn’t going to be Bob Baffert’s year, but yet again it was as his trainee Medina Spirit scored a front-running upset in the Kentucky Derby.
Monmouth Park sees first arrivals
Two vans of horses trained by Chuck Spina were the first to arrive at Monmouth Park May 1 in preparation for the 2021 season.
Our experts’ Kentucky Derby picks
Can Tiz the Law take leg two of the Triple Crown? We asked six of our ‘cappers for their Kentucky Derby picks, plus picks for the other G1 races.
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 1
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Reigh Count, Virginia’s forgotten Kentucky Derby winner
Reigh Count is one of four Kentucky Derby winners bred in Virginia, and his legacy extends to this day in racing — even if he himself is mostly forgotten.
Pimlico picks and ponderings May 1, 2021
Happy Derby day! John Piassek has the card covered here.
Update: Midlantic-breds in Churchill stakes
Four Midlantic-breds tackled Churchill Downs stakes on Friday, but none will face the starter on Saturday’s Kentucky Derby card.
Podcast: Talking Kentucky Derby 2021
Derby Bill Watson and Nick Hahn do a deep dive into Kentucky Derby 2021 in our latest podcast. Who’ll come out on top?
Laurel Park to close temporarily after Preakness
Horsemen will be forced to vacate Laurel Park following the Preakness, horsemen learned Friday, and may not be allowed back until July.
