Kentucky Derby News

Oaks News April 10, 2025

Kentucky Oaks Alumni: Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna Favorite in the $1.25 Million Apple Blossom S. (G1)

Thorpedo Anna, the reigning Horse of the Year, makes the second start of her four-year-old campaign in Saturday’s $1.25 million Apple Blossom S. (G1) at Oaklawn Park—one of the premier two-turn races in the country for older fillies and mares.

Horse Profile April 10, 2025

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Rodriguez

SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al’s Rodriguez punched his ticket to Louisville following a 3 1/2-length tally in the $750,000 Wood Memorial S. (G2) at Aqueduct on April 5.

Derby News April 10, 2025

2025 Kentucky Derby: Quick Reference Guide -- Start Here

Find everything you need for Kentucky Derby 2025: race schedule, ticket information, contending horses, and traditions. Start Here to plan your Derby experience

Expert picks April 9, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Lexington Stakes

A field of seven three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington S. (G3). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series event will reward the top five finishers with qualifying points on a 20-10-6-4-2...

Wagering April 9, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Lexington Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby wraps up on Saturday with the running of the $400,000 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland, a 1 1/16-mile qualifier worth 20-10-6-4-2 points.

Podcast April 9, 2025

Inside the Kentucky Derby: Championship Series Recaps & Derby Field Forecast

After a busy bunch of Championship Series concluded, the Kentucky Derby field is nearly set! Darren and KK recap the action from the UAE Derby, Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, and Blue Grass Stakes.

Derby News April 9, 2025

Kentucky Derby Update: Final Gambit, Good Cheer Top Wednesday Work Tab at Churchill Downs

Trainer Brad Cox is always busy, but Wednesday morning offered a little extra buzz as he sent out Kentucky Derby 151 contender Final Gambit and Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) favorite Good Cheer for their latest breezes at Churchill Downs.

Derby Lifestyle April 9, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Chef and Content Creator Joshua Weissman Teams With Kentucky Derby to Bring Bold Race Day Flavors to At-Home Celebrations

Weissman curated an exciting race day menu of dishes that blend regional comfort food with bold flavors, perfect for celebrating ‘Kentucky Derby At-Home.’

Derby News April 8, 2025

Burnham Square gets up late in Blue Grass, jumps to top of Kentucky Derby leaderboard

Burnham Square closed last-to-first to win the Blue Grass Stakes and now tops the Kentucky Derby leaderboard with 130 points

Derby News April 8, 2025

Triple Crown News Release: UAE Derby 1-2 Finishers Admire Daytona, Heart of Honor Top Five Late Triple Crown Nominees

Junko Kondo’s Admire Daytona (JPN) and Jim & Claire Limited’s Heart of Honor (GB), the respective top two finishers in the UAE Derby (Grade II), headline five 3-year-olds made eligible to compete in the 2025 Triple Crown through a late $6,000...

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