Kentucky Derby News

Get ready for an unforgettable Derby Week! From Opening Night to Thurby, Oaks Day, and the 151st Kentucky Derby, discover key event times and how to join the celebration at Churchill Downs.

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Citizen Bull, the Eclipse Award-winning champion of 2024 as the nation’s top 2-year-old, put the finishing touches on his preparation for Saturday’s $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (GI) by working five furlongs in :58.40 under...

Roderick Wachman is known for scouting out high-profile winners, and David Egan’s family farm produced the world’s all-time richest racehorse.

The 14 entrants in the 2025 Kentucky Oaks (G1) can be divided into four categories: the Favorite, the Main Challengers, the Up-and-Comers, and the Longshots.

A total of 21 horses have entered the Run for the Roses, and they can be grouped into six different categories.

Kentucky Derby morning-line favorite Journalism topped a work tab of six entrants for the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (GI)  by working five furlongs over a fast track in 1:01.40 Sunday morning at Churchill Downs.
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Opening Night lit up Churchill Downs as Derby Week began, with thrilling races, stunning fashion, and the 2025 Kentucky Derby Post Draw.

Post positions for the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) were drawn on Saturday evening, kicking off the annual debate among bettors as to which horses drew well.

As the anticipation builds for the 151st Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, tonight's post position draw at Churchill Downs holds significant weight for all contenders.