Kentucky Derby News

Oaks News December 21, 2024

Built leads all the way in Gun Runner; Her Laugh stays perfect in Untapable

Built on Saturday kicked off a series of four Kentucky Derby (G1) preps at Fair Grounds this winter with an emphatic 6 3/4-length triumph in the $96,000 Gun Runner S.

Expert picks December 17, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Gun Runner Stakes

A compact field of five sophomores will go 1 1/16 miles over the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s $125,000 Gun Runner S.

Horse Profile December 17, 2024

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Coal Battle

Norman Stable’s Coal Battle picked up 10 qualifying points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series after going last-to-first en route to posting a half-length triumph in the $300,000 Springboard Mile S. at Remington Park on December...

Horse Profile December 16, 2024

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Journalism

Journalism earned 10 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby following his 3 1/2-length score in the $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) on Dec. 14.

Wagering December 16, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Gun Runner Stakes

The 1 1/16-mile Gun Runner S. at Fair Grounds made headlines when its inaugural running in 2021 churned out 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) 1-2 finishers Rich Strike and Epicenter.

Derby News December 16, 2024

Churchill Downs News Release: Official Kentucky Derby 151 Mint Julep Glass Unveiled

This year’s design pays homage to the historical racetrack with the legendary Twin Spires featured in the Kentucky Derby 151 logo and in a frosted motif on the glass. Every official Kentucky Derby winner – from Aristides in 1875 to Mystik Dan in 2024...

Derby News December 15, 2024

Admiral Dennis tops Gun Runner; eight stakes debutantes in Untapable

Fair Grounds hosts its “Road to the Derby Kickoff Day” on Saturday, with the $100,000 Gun Runner S. opening the series of scoring races at the historic New Orleans track.

Derby News December 14, 2024

Journalism gets the scoop in Los Alamitos Futurity

Recent maiden winner Journalism toppled Bob Baffert’s duo of Getaway Car and 1-2 favorite Gaming in his debut on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Derby News December 14, 2024

Coal Battle catches Speed King in Remington Springboard Mile

Norman Stables’ Coal Battle launched a sustained rally to run down 2-1 favorite Speed King in the final strides of Friday night’s $300,000 Remington Springboard Mile.

Wagering December 12, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Los Alamitos Futurity

The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues on Saturday with the $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) at Los Alamitos, a 1 1/16-mile contest worth 10-5-3-2-1 points to the top five finishers.

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