While most of the attention for the Derby City Distaff was on Lady Sammyantha, as she would receive close to 42% of the selections in the pick ‘em, the horse to beat in the race was arguably Altered State. She came into the race red-hot, and was also chosen by many in the pick ‘em, while also being our pick to win.
STAKES ARTICLES
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Diametric Gives Mb Stables His Fourth CD Win
With such a strong field lined up for the CD, a competitive race was expected and we would get exactly that. While most of the pick ‘em selections for the race went to Electric, both Diametric and Superbush were well picked as well.
Decimas Queen Rules Modesty Stakes
Modesty Stakes – Grade III1 1/8 Mile Turf Graded Stake Purse $500.00 Fillies And Mares Four Years Old And Up. At CD 1st Decimas Queen Maxmillion Farm 9-2 (HRP) 5-2 (SRF) I worried that Decimas Queen wasn’t devoted enough to… Read More ›
CD Charts for 5/1/26
2 CD The Sidney $500.00 3yo&Up F&M 51/2f Turf 3yo 118lbs Older 124lbs 3 CD Modesty Stakes (GIII) $500.00 4yo&Up 11/8m Turf 122lbs 4 CD Edgewood (GII) … Read More ›
Monarchy Reigns Over Oaks Field to Stay Unbeaten
Kentucky Oaks – G1 $1.500.000 – For Fillies Three Years Old 1 1/8 Miles – Dirt Churchill Downs – May 1, 2026 It was not easy, but it wasn’t supposed to be, it was the Kentucky Oaks! Not easy but… Read More ›
Sick Boi Times It Perfectly In Alysheba Score
Sick Boi delivered a well-timed finish for Royalty Stables under Esquivel E, getting up late to win the Alysheba-G2 after sitting off the early pace. The 5-year-old produced a strong stretch rally to collar the leaders and stop the clock… Read More ›
Starting Over Strikes Late In The La Troienne
Starting Over gave TwinTowersRacing and Sanchez M J a Grade I victory in the La Troienne, rallying from the back half of the field to catch Devil In High Heels late. Sent off at 5-1, the 8-year-old mare finished strongly… Read More ›
Frozen Mist Ices The Field In The Sidney
There was every reason to like Frozen Mist in the Sidney. Fresh off of two impressive wins, and consistently performing well on the turf, she seemed like she would be well bet at the window. She would be the post-time favorite, as well as being our pick, and she did not let anyone down.
Solar Lady Fends Off Charging Rivals in Mamzelle
Mamzelle – (Grade lll) Purse $300.00 – For Fillies Three Years Old 5 1/2 Furlongs – Turf Churchill Downs – April 30, 2026 Locked in an intense stretch battle, Solar Lady would not be denied and clung on to win… Read More ›
Brit Style Edges Clear for Opening Verse Win
4/30/26 6 CD Opening Verse $350.00 4yo&Up 1m Turf 122lbs I think our picks were respectable for the Opening Verse… this one wasn’t quiet as close as the other stakes… Read More ›