Kentucky Derby News

Pedigree fun facts March 11, 2025

Pedigree fun facts: Journalism

As a son of Hall of Famer Curlin and a Grade 1-caliber Uncle Mo mare, who is herself out of a daughter of Bernardini, Journalism has a classic-oriented pedigree.

Derby News March 11, 2025

2025 Kentucky Derby contenders – Journalism vaults into favorite’s role for McCarthy

Impressive San Felipe Stakes winner Journalism heads a contingent of Kentucky Derby contenders for Michael McCarthy

Derby News March 10, 2025

Colonial Downs hosts Kentucky Derby, Oaks qualifiers for first time

The field is set for the first-ever Kentucky Derby qualifying race at Colonial Downs as the $500,000 Virginia Derby attracted a field of 10 three-year-olds, led by the Sunland Park Derby winner Getaway Car.

Tales From the Crib March 9, 2025

Tales from the Crib: Sovereignty

If Sovereignty can rule at Churchill Downs on May 3, the homebred would be an especially fitting first Kentucky Derby (G1) winner for Godolphin.

Wagering March 9, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Virginia Derby

The Virginia Derby’s newfound status as a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep has attracted a strong group of horses to the entries. Let’s meet the 2025 field:

Derby News March 8, 2025

Owen Almighty possibly back in Derby picture after convincing Tampa win

Trainer Brian Lynch was on record before Saturday's $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby that Owen Almighty, win or lose, would be using the 1 1/16-mile fixture as a prep for the Pat Day Mile (G2) at Churchill Downs on May 3, rather than the Kentucky Derby (G1) on...

Derby News March 7, 2025

Titanium Emperor conquers Mount Kilimanjaro in Patton at Dundalk

Titanium Emperor scaled the heights in his career debut in Friday’s Patton Race, toppling odds-on favorite Mount Kilimanjaro on the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Derby News March 7, 2025

2025 Kentucky Derby contenders – Pletcher preparing Disruptor, Grande for stakes debuts

Preview of Todd Pletcher's 2025 Kentucky Derby contenders in advance of their final prep race

Derby News March 7, 2025

Looking Ahead: Patch Adams and Brodeur head to Tampa Bay Derby

The Tampa Bay Derby (G3) is the sole Kentucky Derby prep race Saturday, and it drew a solid field of seven.

Expert picks March 6, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Tampa Bay Derby

A smart group of seven talented three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3). The Brian Lynch-trained Owen Almighty has performed well in each of his five career assignments to date and is perfectly...

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