G1 Florida Derby Chance to Rebound for Real Macho Dreaming of Kona Taking Aim at $125K Sir Shackleton HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – After D. J. Stable LLC and Robert Cotran’s Hades pulled off a gutsy front-running victory in the Feb. 3 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park, trainer Joe Orseno had a decision to make.

Last 11 Derby Winners Won Previous Start Champion Fierceness Looking to Buck Recent Trend HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm at Xalapa has become widely recognized as the most successful stop on the Road to the Triple Crown, having produced 59 winners in the historic Spring Classic series from 46 starters in Gulfstream Park’s tradition-rich stakes for 3-year-olds.

Pegasus Runners Senor Buscador, Crupi Set for $12M Dubai World Cup Watch & Wager on Dubai Program Beginning at 8 A.M. Friday’s Rainbow 6 Pool Estimated at $775,000 Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Slated for Sunday HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Godolphin’s Knightsbridge ($2.20) made a dazzling return Thursday at Gulfstream Park, scoring a nine-length victory in his first start since capturing his debut by 10 ½ lengths Nov. 4 at Churchill Downs.

G1 Winner Marketsegmentation Defends Title in Sand Springs Ozara Chasing Third Stakes Win in $125,000 Sanibel Island HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Courtlandt Farms’ Conquest Warrior will make his stakes debut in Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa in only his fourth career start, and Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey couldn’t be happier with the son of City of Light’s preparation for the 1 1/8-mile Triple Crown prep.

Hall of Fame Jockey Talks Champion Juvenile, Florida Derby HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Jockey John Velazquez isn’t sure why Repole Stable’s champion Fierceness disappointed when finishing third Feb. 3 when making his 3-year-old debut in the Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park. But Velazquez doesn’t question the potential of the colt leading up to Saturday’s $1 Million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) having won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) in November aboard him by 6 1 /4 lengths.

30 Years Later: ‘I Knew, ‘Oh Man, He’s Gonna Run Today’ HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Though it will be 30 years this month, Mike Smith recalls the 1994 Florida Derby (G1) like it was yesterday, as well he should. His mount, Holy Bull, dispatched at no better than third choice in a full field of 14, made quick of work of his rivals en route to a performance for the ages.

Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Pool Estimated at $750,000 Knightsbridge Makes Long-Awaited 3YO Debut Thursday Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Slated for Sunday HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable’s Fierceness, the 2023 2-year-old male champion who finished third in the Feb. 3 Holy Bull (G3), schooled in the paddock and walking ring Wednesday at Gulfstream Park in preparation for a return in Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa.

Gun Song Steps Up, Stretches Out for G2 Gulfstream Park Oaks Track Record-Holder Quality G Returns in $150,000 Appleton HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. enjoyed a career highlight two years ago when he saddled White Abarrio for a victory in the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park – an achievement that remains a vivid memory.

Pletcher on Quest to Saddle Record-Extending 8th Florida Derby Winner Undefeated Holy Bull Hero Hades, Conquest Warrior Imposing Rivals Pool Guarantees: Late Pick 4 ($1 million), Late Pick 5 ($750,000) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable’s Fierceness will seek a return to championship form in the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa Saturday at Gulfstream Park following a disappointing 2024 debut in the Feb. 3 Holy Bull (G3).