Two days after shipping in from Arkansas, Norman Stables’ Coal Battle began his preparation for the $5 million Kentucky Derby ...

It was a frigid morning at Churchill Downs April 8, but Rebel Stakes (G2) winner Coal Battle heated up his Kentucky Derby (G1 ...

Two days after shipping in from Arkansas, Norman Stables’ Coal Battle began his preparation for the $5 million Kentucky Derby ...

Tapit colt from Mark Casse barn holds off maiden Publisher to earn first stakes victory, 100 qualifying points to Kentucky ...

Two days after shipping in following a third in the GI Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn, Norman Stables' Coal Battle (Coal Front) began his preparation for the GI Kentucky Derby with a half-mile breeze in ...

The connections of Coal Battle hope his Oaklawn Park story comes to a satisfying conclusion March 29 as he faces eight rivals in the $1.5 million (G1).

Third-place finisher Coal Battle is to remain at Oaklawn for about 10 days before shipping to the Louisville track, where the ...

Saturday's Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby are key prep races for the Kentucky Derby on May 3 at Churchill Downs; check out ...

Travel plans for the GI Arkansas Derby runners are taking shape as top two Sandman (Tapit) and Publisher (American Pharoah) are scheduled to make the move to Churchill Monday. Positive prognoses ...

rolling to a 2 1/2-length victory over Publisher in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1 ... Cornucopian and Speed King, as well as Coal Battle approaching the top of the stretch.

There are 2 key Kentucky Derby prep races Saturday: the Arkansas Derby and the Florida Derby. Betting strategy and expert ...