Kentucky Derby News

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.

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