How to Get Thoroughbred Times Profiles on Kentucky Derby Horses

The "Thoroughbred Times" has been published weekly out of Lexington, Kentucky since 1985. This magazine provides profiles of horses sold at auction, horse owners and races throughout the United States. A smart horse-racing fan will use past editions of the "Thoroughbred Times" to find profiles on horses in the Kentucky Derby.

Instructions

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      Subscribe to the "Thoroughbred Times," via ThoroughbredTimes.com, to have easy access to Kentucky Derby horse profiles (see Resources below).

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      Stay at your desk while you get Kentucky Derby profiles from the "Thoroughbred Times" through the publication's daily newsletter. This newsletter is an electronic supplement to the weekly publication, featuring timely columns, odds and recaps for top horses.

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      Search for archived copies of the "Thoroughbred Times" at libraries in your community. Major university libraries with zoological sections should feature recent paper copies as well as archived microfilm of past editions for your perusal.

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      Examine the Breeding section of the "Thoroughbred Times" to break down Kentucky Derby horses by their birthplaces. The editors provide regional news on thoroughbreds contending for the Triple Crown.

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      Subscribe to the "Thoroughbred Times" at the end of the current year, if you have not already done so, to find profiles through the magazine's Auction Review. This publication is released at the beginning of January each year, with listings for potential derby horses for sale.

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      Follow owners, trainers and jockeys from year to year using the "Thoroughbred Times Racing Almanac," available at ThoroughbredTimes.com. Profiles on leading race teams as well as successful derby horses from the past help you develop a set of trends to analyze future races.

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      Cast a wide net in your search for potential Kentucky Derby competitors by looking at Triple Crown nominations. This extensive list of qualified thoroughbreds is used as a basis for weeding the derby field down to a manageable number.

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      Eliminate unnecessary profiles from your search by reading through the "Thoroughbred Times" Contenders section. This page is popular during Triple-Crown season and features an updated list of thoroughbreds, beginning with the top earner. Pour through the owners, trainers and jockeys to get profiles ahead of the derby field.

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      Leverage the information provided through the "Thoroughbred Times' Buyer's Guide" to get profiles on Kentucky Derby horses. This annual publication features profiles, measurements and past-owner information. Use the profiles in the guide to temper handicapper hype surrounding certain horses.