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Latest news April 1, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Santa Anita Derby Contender Journalism Made 4-1 Favorite in Final Kentucky Derby Future Wager

The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is set to make its three-day run Thursday-Saturday, where Santa Anita Derby (Grade I) contender Journalism was tabbed as the solid 4-1 favorite in the field of 39 individual horses, plus a 40th option...

Latest news April 1, 2025

Kentucky Derby Update: Arkansas Derby Winner Sandman Arrives at Churchill Downs

It was an earlier-than-usual morning for trainer Mark Casse’s team on Tuesday as they welcomed Arkansas Derby (Grade I) winner Sandman to Churchill Downs just after 4 a.m. ET to begin his preparations for the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford...

Derby News March 31, 2025

Captain Cook among dozen in Wood Memorial; Ballerina d'Oro tops Gazelle

Captain Cook will look to remain undefeated under the tutelage of Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Rick Dutrow when he heads a field of 12 in the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday.

Oaks News March 31, 2025

Muhimma looks to rebound in Ashland off key race loss

If the subsequent form of the Honeybee can be relied on, Muhimma is in a strong position to bounce back on Friday in the $750,000 Ashland (G1) at Keeneland.

Derby News March 31, 2025

Flood Zone draws post 5 in UAE Derby, grand finale on Euro/Mideast Road

Saturday’s UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan serves as the concluding leg of the newly rebranded Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby, with two invitations to Churchill Downs up for grabs via this route.

Pedigree fun facts March 30, 2025

Pedigree fun facts: Tiztastic

The most dramatic element in Tiztastic’s pedigree is the close duplication of the great patriarch Tapit.

Derby News March 29, 2025

Sandman closes the deal in Arkansas Derby; Quietside wins Fantasy duel

Jockey Jose Ortiz turned a big-race double at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, guiding Sandman to a breakthrough victory in the Arkansas Derby (G1) and lifting the filly Quietside in the Fantasy (G2).

Derby News March 29, 2025

Tappan Street punches ticket to Louisville in Florida Derby; Five G wires Gulfstream Park Oaks

With only two previous starts to his credit, Tappan Street entered Saturday's $1.02 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park among the least experienced runners in the field of 10. But the son of Into Mischief performed like an old pro in the 1 1/8-mile...

Derby News March 29, 2025

Luxor Cafe bolts up in Fukuryu, wins Japan Road invitation to Kentucky Derby

Luxor Cafe dominated Saturday’s Fukuryu S. at Nakayama as a 3-10 favorite should, drawing off by five lengths to clinch the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Expert picks March 29, 2025

Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby: LIVE odds, picks, coverage, horse racing news, and more

Join us for a day of racing as we cover the stakes races at Oaklawn Park and Gulfstream Park, including the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby. Enjoy up-to-date horse racing news coverage, picks, LIVE odds and more.

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