American Derby

Willcox Inn Two-Thirds to Mid-America Triple Sweep with American Derby Win

For the second year in a row, trainer Mike Stidham is poised for an attempt at a sweep of the Mid-America Triple.

Arlington Classic Winner Willcox Inn Returns in Grade II American Derby

All In Stable’s Willcox Inn, winner of the $100,000 Arlington Classic, the first leg of the Mid-America Triple on May 28, returns to the local oval in pursuit of that series’ secon

Barn Notes: Sat. July 2

Irish Invader Arriving Monday for American Derby July 9; Willcox Inn Heads List of American Derby Probable Starters; Baird, Becker and Midwest Thoroughbreds Win June Awards

Workin for Hops Wins Grade II American Derby; 2/3 of Way to Mid-America Triple

Estrorace LLC's Workin for Hops, winner of the Arlington Classic in May, added the second leg of the Mid-America Triple to his resume when he took the lead at the half-mile pole and drew off

Arlington Classic Winner Workin for Hops Returns in Grade II American Derby

Estrorace LLC's Workin for Hops, winner of the $150,000 Arlington Classic, the first leg of the Mid-America Triple, returns to the local oval in pursuit of that series' second leg, the Grade II $20

Reb Wins Grade II American Derby

Ashbrook Farm's Reb made a furious late rally to get up in the final stride to overtake pacesetter No Inflation in the Grade III $300,000 American Derby on Saturday.  The Rusty Arnold-trained son o