Zaikov, War Academy could be late additions on Derby trail// More Rebel news and picks// Louisiana Derby probables// more…

Notable Races:

Santa Anita Race #2- Allowance Optional Claiming

Winner: War Academy

Chart: Equibase

Wrap-ups: DRF / Bloodhorse / Brisnet

Gulfstream Park Race #7- Maiden Special Weight

Winner: Zaikov

Chart: Equibase

Beyer: 99

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Rebel Stakes (G2)

Oaklawn Park

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Previews: Oaklawn Park / Bloodhorse / Brisnet / DRF / DRF2 / Churchill Downs /

Picks: DRF [Video] / DRF [Weekend Warrior] / Bloodhorse [Video] / Downey Profile / TwinSpires Blog /

Articles:

War Academy revives Kentucky Derby aspirations with allowance win (DRF)

War Academy ready for big test, Baffert says (Bloodhorse)

From Rebel to Triple Crown success (Zipse At The Track)

Face it: Hot Springs is Baffert’s playground (In The Money)

Revolutionary tops Louisiana Derby probables (Brisnet)

Goldencents on target for Santa Anita Derby (Brisnet)

Turfway’s Spiral Stakes new target for Channel Isle (DRF)

Talamo already experienced with Derby highs and lows (Brisnet)

Wood Memorial prospect Vyjack learning how to relax (DRF)

Countdown to the Crown: Week 11, March 15 (DRF)

Derby Watch: March 15 [video] (DRF)

Road to the Kentucky Derby March 15 [with video] (Courier Journal)

Kentucky Derby Daily: March 15 (In The Money)

Never too early to plan for the Kentucky Derby (Lowell Sun)

Verrazano favorite in early Kentucky Derby odds (SB Nation)

Twinspires.com is presenting sponsor of Churchill Downs’ “Road to the Kentucky Derby” [pdf] (Churchill Downs)

Workouts:

Carried Interest- PMM- 4F- 48:88- B- 3/25

Vyjack- AQU- 4F- 51:23- B- 17/20

Quotes and Tweets:

"Mark Guidry informs he will ride Ground Transport in the Louisiana Derby, correcting a note from the FG press office"- Downey Profile via Twitter

"Tiz a Minister possible for the Blue Grass Stakes. Paul Aguirre: 'If we go in the Blue Grass, Gomez would be available to ride him back'"- J.J. Hysell