Route runners to the forefront By Gary Dura Feb 5, 2016 Feb 5, 2016 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Purchase Article Reprint Weekly Tri-State Bites & Brews Sign up for our free food newsletter today! Saturday night’s Derby championship at Jacksonville has a several storylines.• Mercury Morris, from the J&J Calabro Kennel, is undefeated through four qualifying rounds. He is a strong closer.• Raiders Bacardi, Morris’ sibling, earned the second most qualifying points and winning three of four qualifiers.• O Ya Gunsmoke is in his fifth stakes final.• Herstal rose from Grade D to A after switching to the 660-yard course.• Kk Whitezin is in her third straight stakes final.• PJ Alabama is all early speed.Post time is 6:45 p.m.StakesAqueduct: Saturday: Gander, Capossela. Sunday: Biogio’s Rose. Recommended for you Delta Downs: Saturday: Louisiana Premier Night, 10 on card.Gulfstream Park: Saturday: 6 on card.Oaklawn Park: Saturday: Martha Washington.Sam Houston: Saturday: Six Shooter, Yellow Rose.Santa Anita: Saturday: Las Virgenes, San Antonio, Robert Lewis, San Marcos. Sunday: Palos Verdes.CarryoversJacksonville: Tri super, $11,921.Gulfstream Park: Pick 6, $460,818.Laurel Park: Pick 5, $15,188.Oaklawn Park: Classic, $18,540. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Trending Today Police: Former Dubuque priest charged with sexual abuse Authorities: Dubuque County house fire causes $200,000 in damage; no injuries reported Dennis P. Donovan Local nonprofit opening new space to support fitness for cancer patients, survivors Local law enforcement reports