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Latest news January 19, 2025
'All Others' 4-1 Favorite, Baffert-Trained Barnes 6-1 in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
With the Kentucky Derby still 15 weeks away, the pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3 Year Olds” closed as the mild 4-1 favorite in Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) and San Vicente (Grade II) winner Barnes, from the barn of six-time Derby...
Derby News January 18, 2025
Disco Time rallies wide for Lecomte
Disco Time joined the Kentucky Derby trail with a rallying win in the Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds
Oaks News January 18, 2025
Running Away wires Busanda; Simply Joking means business in Silverbulletday
Running Away, a granddaughter of 2005 Kentucky Oaks winner Summerly, ran herself into the Oaks picture in the Busanda at Aqueduct. Later at Fair Grounds, Simply Joking dominated the Silverbulletday.
Podcast January 16, 2025
Inside the Kentucky Derby: Future Wager Pool 3 & Lecomte Preview
The Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby continues with the second major points race at Fairgrounds in the Lecomte Stakes. There is also the opening of Future Wager Pool 3 this weekend.
Expert picks January 16, 2025
Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Lecomte Stakes
A full field of 14 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles over the Fair Grounds main surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Lecomte S. (G3).
Derby News January 15, 2025
Looking Ahead: Highlighting Lecomte S. duo Built and McPeek, 2024 Derby winning trainer
The Kentucky Derby spotlight turns to Fair Grounds on Saturday as the track hosts the Lecomte S. (G3), its second of four prep races.
Horse Profile January 14, 2025
Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Forever Young
Find out everything you need to know about Forever Young in this Kentucky Derby Alumni update.
Wagering January 14, 2025
Churchill Downs News Release: Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 Opens Friday Headlined by 10-1 Individual Favorite Barnes
Undefeated 3-year-old colt Barnes has been tabbed as the 10-1 individual betting favorite in Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager as it begins a three-day run on Friday and offers fans another chance to bet on the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented...
Oaks News January 13, 2025
Second-time starters look to earn Oaks points in Silverbulletday, Busanda
What could be the start of a good seven days for trainer Kenny McPeek begins on Saturday when he saddles two prime contenders in the $150,000 Silverbulletday S. at Fair Grounds.