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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...
March 11, 2025
Journalism Tabbed as 3-1 Favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5; Oaks Future Wager Led by Undefeated Good Cheer
As the countdown to the 151st running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) and $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) continues, fans will have another opportunity to wager on their favorites in the fifth pool of...
Pedigree fun facts March 11, 2025
Pedigree fun facts: Journalism
As a son of Hall of Famer Curlin and a Grade 1-caliber Uncle Mo mare, who is herself out of a daughter of Bernardini, Journalism has a classic-oriented pedigree.
Derby News March 11, 2025
2025 Kentucky Derby contenders – Journalism vaults into favorite’s role for McCarthy
Impressive San Felipe Stakes winner Journalism heads a contingent of Kentucky Derby contenders for Michael McCarthy.
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