International Oaks Blogs

Well, Kentucky Oaks Day is finally here and I am excited to be going out to Churchill Downs to be part of a crowd in excess of 100,000 to see a great day of racing.

While the decision as to I'll be beting on in the Oaks has yet to be determined, a couple of horses that will be thrown out have been decided upon.

I have to admit being surprised that the connections of Dreaming of Anna are thinking about runniing in the Kentucky Oaks.

While I have may have been guilty a few weeks ago in conceding the Kentucky Oaks to Rags to Riches, what has transpired since has given me cause to have a 're-think'.

Magnificience is.  She is incredible.  The most impressive two-race start to a career that this observer can remember.

In a spot that could only be described as tough, Folk was well-beaten by the boys in the UAE Derby.

As one of four Godolphin representatives in the UAE Derby, Folk is by far the most likely to be using that race as a prep for action in Lousiville on the 1st weekend in May.

According to the Racing Post, an English-based runner named Bicoastal could very well be shipped across the pond to run in the Ashland and Kentucky Oaks.

Since Folk has done everything possible this winter against her own sex in Dubai, she will be given an opportunity against males in the UAE Derby on the World Cup undercard.

While the boys haven't shown much ability in Dubai this winter, three-year-old filly Folk has flashed serious talent in taking a pair of stakes events after shipping over from the U.S.