Horse Racing News on April 10, 2013

It was a crowded scene at the April 10 draw for the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, as the connections of contenders crossed their fingers and hoped for good post positions in Keeneland's April 13 prep for the Kentucky Derby.

Wayne Lukas, Bob Baffert, Todd Pletcher. Three titans of the turf will go to battle in the $1 million Arkansas Derby Apr. 6 at Oaklawn Park in an attempt to strengthen their forces for the ultimate conflict, the May 4 Kentucky Derby.

Unlikely Rose to Gold stamped her ticket for the Kentucky Oaks with another dominating performance at Oaklawn Park April 10, splashing her way to a front-running 4 1/2-length victory in the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes.

Jockey Joel Rosario has been named to ride Besilu Stables Florida Derby winner Orb in the Kentucky Derby, agent Ron Anderson confirmed April 10.