This page is intended to serve as a list for all of the major 2008 Kentucky Derby prep races. Check in to see which races are upcoming and to keep track of the winners.
January prep races:
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1/12: G3 San Rafael Stakes ($150k) - Santa Anita - 1 mile:
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El Gato Malo, Indian Sun, Massive Drama
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1/12: G3 Lecomte Stakes ($100k) - Fair Grounds - 1 mile:
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Z Fortune, Blackberry Road, Mad Flatter
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1/27: California Derby ($150k) - Golden Gate - 1 1/16 miles:
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Yankee Bravo, Cafe Tortoni, Victory Pete
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February prep races:
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2/2: G2 Swale Stakes ($150k) - Gulfstream Park - 6 1/2 furlongs:
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Eaton’s Gift, Surrealdeal, Wincat
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2/2: G2 Robert B. Lewis Stakes ($200k) - Santa Anita - 1 1/16 miles:
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Crown of Thorns, Cost Guard, Reflect Times
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2/9: Turf Paradise Derby ($100k) - Turf Paradise - 1 1/16 miles
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Nikki’sgoldensteed, Ez Dreamer, Meer Kat
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2/9: G3 Risen Star Stakes ($300k) - Fair Grounds - 1 1/16 miles:
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Pyro, Z Fortune, Visionaire
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2/10: G2 San Vicente Stakes ($150k) - Santa Anita - 7 furlongs:
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Georgie Boy, Into Mischief, Massive Drama
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2/16: Sam F. Davis Stakes ($200k) - Tampa Bay Downs - 1 1/16 miles
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Fierce Wind, Big Truck, Smooth Air
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2/16: Borderland Derby ($100k) - Sunland Park - 1 1/16 miles
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Poni Colada, Cape Time, No Jeopardy
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2/18: G3 Southwest Stakes ($250k) - Oaklawn Park - 1 mile
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Denis of Cork, Sierra Sunset, Sacred Journey
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2/24: G2 Fountain of Youth ($350k) - Gulfstream Park - 1 1/8 miles
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Cool Coal Man, Elysium Fields, Court Vision
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March prep races:
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3/1: John Battaglia Memorial ($100k) - Turfway Park - 1 1/16 miles
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Absolutely Cindy, Your Round, Dixie Decision
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3/1: G3 Sham Stakes ($200k) - Santa Anita - 1 1/16 miles
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Colonel John, El Gato Malo, Victory Pete
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3/8: G2 Louisiana Derby ($600k) - Fair Grounds - 1 1/16 miles
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Pyro, My Pal Charlie, Yankee Bravo
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3/8: G3 El Camino Real Derby ($200k) - Bay Meadows - 1 1/16 miles
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Autism Awareness, Nikki’sgoldensteed, Tres Borrachos
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3/8: G3 Gotham Stakes ($200k) - Aqueduct - 1 1/16 miles
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Visionaire, Texas Wildcatter, Larry’s Revenge
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3/15: G2 San Felipe Stakes ($250k) - Santa Anita - 1 1/16 miles
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Georgie Boy, Gayego, Bob Black Jack
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3/15: G2 Rebel Stakes ($300k) - Oaklawn Park - 1 1/16 miles
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Sierra Sunset, King’s Silver Son, Isabull
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3/15: G3 Tampa Bay Derby ($300k) - Tampa Bay Downs - 1 1/16 miles
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Big Truck, Atoned, Dynamic Wayne
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3/16: WinStar Derby ($600k) - Sunland Park - 1 1/8 miles
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Liberty Bull, Screen to Screen, Ablaze with Spirit
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3/22: G2 Lane’s End Stakes ($500k) - Tufway Park - 1 1/8 miles
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Adriano, Halo Najib, Medjool
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3/29: G1 Florida Derby ($1 Million) - Gulfstream Park - 1 1/8 miles
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Big Brown, Smooth Air, Tomcito
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3/29: G2 U.A.E. Derby ($2 Million) - Nad al Sheba - 1 1/8 miles
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Honour Devil, Royal Vintage, Cocoa Beach
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April prep races:
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4/5: G1 Santa Anita Derby ($750k) - Santa Anita - 1 1/8 miles
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Colonel John, Bob Black Jack, Cost Guard
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4/5: G1 Wood Memorial ($750k) - Aqueduct - 1 1/8 miles
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Tale of Ekati, War Pass, Court Vision
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4/5: G2 Illinois Derby ($500k) - Hawthorne - 1 1/8 miles
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Recapturetheglory, Golden Spkes, Z Humor
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4/12: G1 Toyota Bluegrass Stakes ($750k) - Keeneland - 1 1/8 miles
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Monba, Cowboy Cal, Kentucky Bear
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4/12: G2 Arkansas Derby ($1 Million) - Oaklawn Park - 1 1/8 miles
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Gayego, Z Fortune, Tres Borrachos
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4/12: G3 Holy Bull Stakes ($150k) - Gulfstream Park - 1 3/16 miles
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Hey Byrn, Dream Maestro, Famous Patriot
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4/19: Federico Tesio Stakes ($125k) - Pimlico - 1 1/8 miles
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Icabad Crane, Mint Lane, Deputyville
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4/19: G2 Coolmore Lexington Stakes ($325k) - Keeneland - 1 1/16 miles
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Behindatthebar, Samba Rooster, Riley Tucker
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2008 Kentucky Derby:
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5/3: 134th Kentucky Derby ($2 Million) - Churchill Downs - 1 1/4 miles
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Big Brown, Eight Belles, Denis of Cork
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