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The Kentucky Derby is the first jewel of the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Triple Crown. Find all the news related to the running of the Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races.

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Wagering January 21, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Southwest Stakes

Thanks in no small part to its $1 million purse, Saturday’s 1 1/16-mile Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park has drawn a strong field to vie for 42 Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points split 20-10-6-4-2 among the top five finishers.

Expert picks January 21, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Southwest Stakes

A talented field of 10 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park on Saturday in the $1 million Southwest S. (G3).

Derby News January 20, 2025

Patch Adams brings high hopes into Southwest; Quietside tops Martha Washington

Last year, Mystik Dan romped in the Southwest (G3) en route to his Kentucky Derby (G1) win. Might we see the 151st Derby winner in Saturday’s renewal at Oaklawn Park?

Derby News January 18, 2025

Disco Time rallies wide for Lecomte

Disco Time joined the Kentucky Derby trail with a rallying win in the Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds

Podcast January 16, 2025

Inside the Kentucky Derby: Future Wager Pool 3 & Lecomte Preview

The Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby continues with the second major points race at Fairgrounds in the Lecomte Stakes. There is also the opening of Future Wager Pool 3 this weekend.

Expert picks January 16, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Lecomte Stakes

A full field of 14 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles over the Fair Grounds main surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Lecomte S. (G3).

Derby News January 15, 2025

Looking Ahead: Highlighting Lecomte S. duo Built and McPeek, 2024 Derby winning trainer

The Kentucky Derby spotlight turns to Fair Grounds on Saturday as the track hosts the Lecomte S. (G3), its second of four prep races.

Horse Profile January 14, 2025

Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Forever Young

Find out everything you need to know about Forever Young in this Kentucky Derby Alumni update.

Wagering January 14, 2025

Churchill Downs News Release: Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 Opens Friday Headlined by 10-1 Individual Favorite Barnes

Undefeated 3-year-old colt Barnes has been tabbed as the 10-1 individual betting favorite in Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager as it begins a three-day run on Friday and offers fans another chance to bet on the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented...

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