Episode 34: Up For The Derby Fight

About this episode

Jess Stafford discusses Derby contenders and breeding insights with guest Kevin Blake.

It’s Episode 34! With the Derby just around the corner, what can the pedigrees tell us about the leading contenders? Which horses are likely to stay the trip and who looks bred to thrive at Epsom? To explore the Derby picture in greater depth, Jess is joined by part-owner Kevin Blake to discuss his Derby hopeful James J Braddock. A highly respected breeder, broadcaster and key member of the Joseph O’Brien team, Kevin shares his insight into the colt’s powerful pedigree, his Derby credentials, and his wider thoughts on this year’s fascinating Classic field. Jess also brings you an exclusive interview from Coolmore, with a special focus on Castlehyde Stud following a memorable Irish Guineas weekend. Castlehyde’s resident sire Starspangledbanner enjoyed a remarkable Guineas double through Gstaad and Precise. Clare McInerney from the nominations team offers an inside look at this important division of the Coolmore operation.

People in this episode

Host: Jess Stafford

Guest: Kevin Blake

Topics covered

• Derby contenders
• pedigree analysis
• horse racing
• Epsom
• breeding insights
• Coolmore operations

Keywords

• Derby
• pedigree
• Epsom
• horse racing
• Coolmore
• Castlehyde Stud
• Starspangledbanner
• Irish Guineas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coolmore, Castlehyde Stud

Products: Starspangledbanner

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