TURF TALK: Clocker Gary Young's Final Thoughts on the Kentucky Derby & Oaks Fields

May 2nd, 2019

And on the 7th day, he gave picks! After 7 mornings of watching Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks hopefuls train at Churchill Downs, clocker Gary Young joins Scott Shapiro to give his final thoughts on the Oaks-Derby double, including how the scratch of Derby morning line favorite Omaha Beach impacts that race.

Kentucky Derby Works & Training

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TURF TALK: Clocker Gary Young's Final Thoughts on the Kentucky Derby & Oaks Fields

And on the 7th day, he gave picks! After 7 mornings of watching Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks hopefuls train at Churchill Downs, clocker Gary Young joins Scott Shapiro to give his final thoughts on the Oaks-Derby double, including how the scratch of Derby morning line favorite Omaha Beach impacts that race.

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TURF TALK: Gary Young on his Final first looks of 2019 Kentucky Derby arrivals

All of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve entrants are now at Churchill Downs where they will contest the Greatest Two Minutes in sports on May 4. On May 1, however, was the final first spins over the Louisville oval with the arrival from Florida of Cutting Humor, Maximum Security, Spinoff, Vekoma, and the also eligible Bodexpress. Gary also discusses the Japanese invader Master Fencer's unconventional (by U.S. standards) 5-furlong drill. For all Kentucky Derby handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby training April 30

Gary Young got his first look at several Kentucky Derby hopefuls on Tuesday morning, and TwinSpires.com's Scott Shapiro gets the famed clocker's thoughts. Among those out for their first Churchill Downs main track experience was Japanese invader Master Fencer and Wood Memorial third-place Haikal. The pair also touch on favorite Omaha Beach and the Baffert trio. For Kentucky Derby handicapping reports from Brisnet, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby April 29 Training Review

The final local workout of the Kentucky Derby season took place on Monday, April 29, with Rebel Stakes winner Long Range Toddy for Steve Asmussen, one of 3 Racing Hall of Fame trainers looking for his first Kentucky Derby win. Gary Young gives Scott Shapiro his impressions of the move along with some thoughts on Kentucky Oaks horses. For Brisnet.com handicapping materials, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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Mott Duo Tacitus & Country House Work Together For Kentucky Derby

Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott will send a pair of horses in search of his first Kentucky Derby win: Wood Memorial Stakes winner Tacitus and Arkansas Derby third-place finisher Country House. The pair worked in company on Sunday, April 28, going a minute flat for 5 furlongs. For all Brisnet.com handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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Code of Honor Final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout

Fountain of Youth Stakes winner Code of Honor worked 4 furlongs in 46.80 in his final major tune up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4. For all Brisnet.com handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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Improbable final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout

Arkansas Derby runner-up Improbable worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.60 in his final major tune up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4. For all Brisnet.com handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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By My Standards Final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout

TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby winner By My Standards worked 4 furlongs in 48.40 in his final major tune up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4. For all Brisnet.com handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby Works April 28 w/ Shapiro & Clocker Gary Young Thumbnail

TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby Works April 28 w/ Shapiro & Clocker Gary Young

With an interesting incident that featured three Kentucky Derby horses working in tandem, clocker Gary Young explains why and what he saw from the contenders in the preps featuring Tacitus, Country House, By My Standards, and more! Watch more videos here: https://www.twinspires.com/kentuckyderby/workout-videos

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TURF TALK: Gary Young on War of Will, Omaha Beach, & more from Churchill Downs

A flurry of activity greeted clocker Gary Young on Saturday, April 27, following a quiet first day. Young joins Scott Shapiro to impressions of Kentucky Derby workouts from Arkansas Derby winner and likely Derby favorite Omaha Beach as well as how Lecomte-Risen Star Stakes winner War of Will looks trying to rebound from the TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby. The pair also touch on all the other activity this morning from Churchill Downs. For more handicapping information, visit http://www.brisnet.com/derby

Kentucky Derby Works & Training

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TURF TALK: Clocker Gary Young's Final Thoughts on the Kentucky Derby & Oaks Fields Thumbnail

TURF TALK: Clocker Gary Young's Final Thoughts on the Kentucky Derby & Oaks Fields

And on the 7th day, he gave picks! After 7 mornings of watching Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks hopefuls train at Churchill Downs, clocker Gary Young joins Scott Shapiro to give his final thoughts on the Oaks-Derby double, including how the scratch of Derby morning line favorite Omaha Beach impacts that race.

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TURF TALK: Gary Young on his Final first looks of 2019 Kentucky Derby arrivals Thumbnail

TURF TALK: Gary Young on his Final first looks of 2019 Kentucky Derby arrivals

All of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve entrants are now at Churchill Downs where they will contest the Greatest Two Minutes in sports on May 4. On May 1, however, was the final first spins over the Louisville oval with the arrival from Florida of Cutting Humor, Maximum Security, Spinoff, Vekoma, and the also eligible Bodexpress. Gary also discusses the Japanese invader Master Fencer's unconventional (by U.S. standards) 5-furlong drill. For all Kentucky Derby handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby training April 30 Thumbnail

TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby training April 30

Gary Young got his first look at several Kentucky Derby hopefuls on Tuesday morning, and TwinSpires.com's Scott Shapiro gets the famed clocker's thoughts. Among those out for their first Churchill Downs main track experience was Japanese invader Master Fencer and Wood Memorial third-place Haikal. The pair also touch on favorite Omaha Beach and the Baffert trio. For Kentucky Derby handicapping reports from Brisnet, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby April 29 Training Review Thumbnail

TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby April 29 Training Review

The final local workout of the Kentucky Derby season took place on Monday, April 29, with Rebel Stakes winner Long Range Toddy for Steve Asmussen, one of 3 Racing Hall of Fame trainers looking for his first Kentucky Derby win. Gary Young gives Scott Shapiro his impressions of the move along with some thoughts on Kentucky Oaks horses. For Brisnet.com handicapping materials, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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Mott Duo Tacitus & Country House Work Together For Kentucky Derby Thumbnail

Mott Duo Tacitus & Country House Work Together For Kentucky Derby

Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott will send a pair of horses in search of his first Kentucky Derby win: Wood Memorial Stakes winner Tacitus and Arkansas Derby third-place finisher Country House. The pair worked in company on Sunday, April 28, going a minute flat for 5 furlongs. For all Brisnet.com handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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Code of Honor Final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout Thumbnail

Code of Honor Final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout

Fountain of Youth Stakes winner Code of Honor worked 4 furlongs in 46.80 in his final major tune up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4. For all Brisnet.com handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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Improbable final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout Thumbnail

Improbable final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout

Arkansas Derby runner-up Improbable worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.60 in his final major tune up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4. For all Brisnet.com handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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By My Standards Final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout Thumbnail

By My Standards Final 2019 Kentucky Derby Workout

TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby winner By My Standards worked 4 furlongs in 48.40 in his final major tune up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 4. For all Brisnet.com handicapping reports, CLICK HERE: http://www.brisnet.com/derby

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TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby Works April 28 w/ Shapiro & Clocker Gary Young Thumbnail

TURF TALK: 2019 Kentucky Derby Works April 28 w/ Shapiro & Clocker Gary Young

With an interesting incident that featured three Kentucky Derby horses working in tandem, clocker Gary Young explains why and what he saw from the contenders in the preps featuring Tacitus, Country House, By My Standards, and more! Watch more videos here: https://www.twinspires.com/kentuckyderby/workout-videos

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TURF TALK: Gary Young on War of Will, Omaha Beach, & more from Churchill Downs Thumbnail

TURF TALK: Gary Young on War of Will, Omaha Beach, & more from Churchill Downs

A flurry of activity greeted clocker Gary Young on Saturday, April 27, following a quiet first day. Young joins Scott Shapiro to impressions of Kentucky Derby workouts from Arkansas Derby winner and likely Derby favorite Omaha Beach as well as how Lecomte-Risen Star Stakes winner War of Will looks trying to rebound from the TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby. The pair also touch on all the other activity this morning from Churchill Downs. For more handicapping information, visit http://www.brisnet.com/derby