Plenty of angles to consider in G1 Secretariat Aug 8, 2009
After a good second in the Illinois Derby and a better win in the May 23 Arlington Classic, Giant Oak was odds-on in the July 11 American Derby. But after being dragged back well behind a tepid pace, Giant Oak started a run at about the three-eighths pole that petered out before midstretch. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
American Derby: Giant Oak has found his niche Jul 11, 2009
After dabbling in things Triple Crown this past spring, Giant Oak was taken out of consideration for the Kentucky Derby even after running a solid second to Musket Man in the Illinois Derby. The goal became the Mid-America Triple on turf at Arlington -- and the goal is now. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Giving it a shot with Musket Man May 15, 2009
Musket Man won the Tampa Bay Derby and Illinois Derby before finishing third in the Kentucky Derby, a nose behind runner-up Pioneerof the Nile. "We were thrilled to death," Rodriguez said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Here is the latest Oregon sports from The AP May 4, 2009
The horse amassed enough winnings to qualify for the Kentucky Derby after winning the Illinois Derby by two lengths. Carlson retired as coach in 1999. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
How they finished in the Derby May 3, 2009
Musket Man: The Illinois Derby winner moved into contention with a six-wide move on the final turn. "I was really proud of him,'' trainer Derek Ryan said.4. Papa Clem: The Arkansas Derby winner angled five-wide for the stretch run and took a bump from Pioneerof the Nile. "I thought I was going to win the race,'' jockey Rafael Bejarano said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mine That Bird Able to Run Rail to ... May 3, 2009
Bob Baffert-trained Pioneerof The Nile won the race for second best, fighting off Illinois Derby victor Musket Man and Arkansas Derby winner Papa Clem. Chocolate Candy went fifth. (Suite101.com)
Politics, luck play part in getting Derby mounts Apr 30, 2009
Eibar Coa, who piloted General Quarters to the winner's circle in the Blue Grass, also had the option of riding Illinois Derby winner Musket Man in the Run for the Roses. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Godolphin pair looking sharp at Churchill Apr 28, 2009
Musket Man, winner of the Tampa Bay Derby and Illinois Derby, worked six furlongs in 1:14. 81 in company with his unaccomplished Derek Ryan-trained stablemate, Bull Toccet, and was under far more pressure at the end of the work, then was second-best on the gallop out. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Horse Racing & Derby Preps: Advice is all nice in Lexington run Apr 19, 2009
Coa is also the regular rider for likely Derby entry Musket Man, winner of the Illinois Derby. Other notes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
It's time for waiting game Apr 18, 2009
Musket Man - Looked good in Illinois Derby, but this is a much different Derby. LOG IN TO COMMENT. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Leparoux to ride General Quarters in Derby Apr 16, 2009
General Quarters, the one-horse stable of owner-trainer Tom McCarthy, was ridden to a 14-1 victory in the Blue Grass by Eibar Coa, who has opted instead to ride Musket Man, winner of the Tampa Bay Derby and Illinois Derby. This will be the third Derby mount for Leparoux. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Papa Clem gets Derby-clinching win in Arkansas Apr 12, 2009
"On the second turn Papa Clem came up with a real good move and we were able to outfinish the favorite.'' Stute said he considered entering Papa Clem in the Illinois Derby but opted to come to Arkansas when it was clear Old Fashioned wasn't invincible. "When I saw Old Fashioned get beat in the Rebel, I knew we had a shot,'' Stute said. "Why go for $500,000 when you could get a million?'' Old Fashioned wasn't outclassed by any means Saturday in what might have been his final race. "He ran a very... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Derby contenders Apr 11, 2009
Musket Man: Illinois Derby winner heads to Kentucky. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Coa likes Musket Man's chances in Ky. Derby Apr 8, 2009
Coa will leave town following a roller-coaster week that began with his disqualification aboard Big Drama in Gulfstream Park's Grade 2 Swale on March 28 and ended last Saturday in the Hawthorne winner's circle with the Kentucky Derby-bound Musket Man after an impressive triumph in the Illinois Derby ... Coa said he also believes Musket Man, who was credited with a career-best 98 Beyer Speed Figure in the Illinois Derby, could have run even faster had he needed to. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
I Want Revenge arrives at Churchill Apr 8, 2009
Illinois Derby winner Musket Man arrived at the track Sunday following a van ride from Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero, Ill. Pioneerof the Nile is scheduled to arrive April 14. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Pioneerof The Nile Accelerated in S... Apr 5, 2009
Musket Man Has His Way in Illinois Derby ... Illinois Derby ----- 1-1/8 M ----- (1) Musket Man by 2 lengths in 1:49. (Suite101.com)
Pioneerof the Nile wins; 'Pamplemousse' a scratch Apr 5, 2009
Illinois Derby - Musket Man went past four competitors after the final turn and used a big stretch run for a 2-length victory in $500,000 race in Cicero, Ill. The Kentucky-bred 3-year-old colt finished the 1 1/8-mile course in 1:49. (Boston Globe)
Musket Man fires again in Illinois Derby Apr 5, 2009
Musket Man won for the fifth time in six starts, captured his second straight graded stakes, moved to 2-for-2 in two-turn races, and was thoroughly impressive winning the $500,000 Illinois Derby by two lengths over Giant Oak. The top two both appeared to put in strong performances, stopping the timer in a fine 1:49. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Preps continue from coast to coast Apr 4, 2009
Although the Illinois Derby is also part of this next-to-last major prep weekend, the races in California and New York are the marquee attractions. We are a month away from the Derby, and while there are candidates, there doesn't seem to be a hot contender coming out of Florida, California, New York, or Arkansas, as opposed to two of the last three years, when you could feel the momentum building for Barbaro (2006) and Big Brown ('08). (Boston Globe)
Perfect Song figures to lead in Illinois Derby Apr 4, 2009
The Illinois Derby has produced a Kentucky Derby starter every year since 2002, when War Emblem won at Sportsman's Park and went on to a 20-1 Kentucky Derby score. The Illinois Derby moved to Hawthorne the next year and has since produced no major Derby player ... Trainer Derek Ryan said he circled the Illinois Derby even before Musket Man rallied five wide to win by a neck last out at Tampa. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Santa Anita Derby » Apr 4, 2009
And at Hawthorne Race Course, Tampa Bay Derby winner Musket Man faces the hard-luck colt Giant Oak in the Grade 2, $500,000 Illinois Derby. Pioneerof the Nile and The Pamplemousse have emerged as the two best Derby prospects in California, but this will be the first time they have met. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Sports on tv Apr 4, 2009
and Illinois Derby, at Cicero, Ill. MEN S COLLEGE BASKETBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Illinois Derby » Apr 3, 2009
Illinois Derby scouting report - ESPN ... Illinois Derby scouting report ... The Low-Down: Run between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness prior to 2001, the Grade 2, $500,000 Illinois Derby has morphed into a legitimate Triple Crown prep. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
11 meet deadline for Triple Crown nomination Apr 2, 2009
Musket Man is entered in Saturday's Grade 2, $500,000 Illinois Derby at Hawthorne. This Ones for Phil, placed first via disqualification Saturday at Gulfstream Park in the Swale Stakes, is another late nominee. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Musket Man tops 11-horse Illinois Derby field Apr 2, 2009
Musket Man won the Tampa Bay Derby and will compete in the Illinois Derby ... (AP) -- Tampa Bay Derby winner Musket Man is set to go against Giant Oak and nine other 3-year-olds in Saturday's $500,000 Illinois Derby at Hawthorne Park ... The Grade 2 Illinois Derby is one of several final prep races Saturday before the Kentucky Derby on May 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Seven challenge I Want Revenge in Wood Apr 2, 2009
Lord Justice was cross-entered in Saturday's Illinois Derby but his trainer, Todd Pletcher, said he will run in the Wood. Pletcher said his plan is to instruct jockey C.C. Lopez to put his horse on the lead. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Quality Road opens as Pool 3 favorite at 6-1 Apr 1, 2009
Those races are the Wood Memorial, Illinois Derby, and Santa Anita Derby. The new names in Pool 3 are Charitable Man, Flying Private, Hold Me Back, Mafaaz, Musket Man, Mr. Hot Stuff, Regal Ransom, Terrain, and Win Willy. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Illinois Derby at Hawthorne next for Giant Oak Mar 29, 2009
Illinois Derby next for Giant Oak - ESPN ... Illinois Derby next for Giant Oak ... Provided the weather cooperates, Giant Oak will join the field for the Illinois Derby next Saturday rather than race at Keeneland in the Blue Grass Stakes, trainer Chris Block said. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Quality Road wins Fla. Derby Mar 29, 2009
He could have gone elsewhere, the Wood or the Illinois Derby, and faced perhaps a lesser foe than Quality Road, but Pletcher made the call to stay at Gulfstream. The waiting game starts now for Dunkirk. (MSNBC -- Sports)
I Want Revenge drills for Wood Mar 24, 2009
Musket Man, winner of the Tampa Bay Derby, is headed to the Illinois Derby on April 4, trainer Derek Ryan said Monday. Ryan said Eibar Coa will ride, in part because Coa has ridden several horses in the past for Eric Fein, part-owner of Musket Man. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Papa Clem arrives at Oaklawn for Ark. Derby Mar 21, 2009
He also had been under consideration for a start in the Grade 2 Illinois Derby. "We were debating between the two races, and it seemed a lot easier to get to Oaklawn Park," said Stute, who trains Papa Clem for Bo Hirsch. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Next race? » Feb 10, 2009
"Or," Nicks said, "if he needs more time, we could wait until the Illinois Derby," which is at Hawthorne on April 4. Giant Oak, who had a nightmarish trip in the Risen Star, "came out of the race in good shape, thank god," trainer Chris Block said Monday. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
