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Derby News March 17, 2025

John Hancock breaks inside in Louisiana Derby; Good Cheer stands out in Fair Grounds Oaks

John Hancock might be the name horse among trainer Brad Cox's two three-year-old contenders in Saturday's $1 million Louisiana Derby (G1) at Fair Grounds, but it might not be wise to overlook stablemate Instant Replay in the 1 3/16-mile test.

Derby News March 17, 2025

Poster heads Jeff Ruby field; White Rocks early choice in Bourbonette Oaks

Poster, last year's Remsen (G2) winner, and California Burrito, the John Battaglia Memorial victor, headline a competitive field of 12 three-year-olds and one also-eligible entered in Saturday's $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.

Derby Lifestyle March 17, 2025

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Derby News March 15, 2025

American Promise sets track record in Virginia Derby; Fondly lands Virginia Oaks

Saturday’s $527,500 Virginia Derby, the first-ever Road to the Kentucky Derby scoring race contested in the historic commonwealth, delivered an aptly named winner in American Promise.

Derby News March 14, 2025

Looking Ahead: Getaway Car and Authentic Gallop highlight new Derby prep

The Road to the Kentucky Derby heads to Colonial Downs for the first time in the history of the series. The Virginia Derby (G3) shifted from a late-summer turf race to a dirt contest that is the centerpiece of a special three-day meet. The prep has attracted...

Expert picks March 13, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Virginia Derby

A talented group of nine sophomores will go postward in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. The 1 1/8-mile feature is a part of the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series and will reward the top five across the line with...

Derby News March 13, 2025

Kentucky Derby Update: The Derby Dispatch for Thursday, March 13, 2025

Seven weeks remain until the first Saturday in May and the path to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby continues with a new stop on the trail. Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs marks the first Derby qualifying race in Virginia,...

Podcast March 12, 2025

Inside the Kentucky Derby: Virginia Derby Preview

The Virginia Derby is the newest race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Darren and KK analyze the full race card, previewing the horses that could impact the standings.

Derby News March 12, 2025

2025 Kentucky Derby contenders – Cox to be well-represented in major qualifiers

Brad Cox has quickly become a Kentucky Derby veteran, saddling 11 horses since making his first appearance in 2021, and here's a preview of the Cox-trained Kentucky Derby hopefuls in advance of their final prep race this year

Horse Profile March 11, 2025

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Owen Almighty

Owen Almighty picked up 50 points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series following his 3 1/2-length triumph in the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) on March 7. Trained by Brian Lynch and ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr., the winner clocked 1 1/16...

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