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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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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.

Derby News March 28, 2025

Kentucky Derby alumni update: White Abarrio, Honor Marie, Just Steel add intrigue to marquee cards at Gulfstream and Oaklawn

The Florida Derby (G1) and the Arkansas Derby (G1) are the next 100-point races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, and both stakes-laden undercards provide Kentucky Derby alumni opportunities to shine.

Derby News March 28, 2025

Looking Ahead: Cornucopian and Speed King seek Arkansas Derby points and purse

The $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1)—one of the richest races on The Road to the Kentucky Derby—is Saturday, and the purse and the 100 qualifying points have attracted a strong nine-horse field. Historically, this race has been a key prep, producing...

Derby News March 27, 2025

Luxor Cafe bids to clinch Japan Road title in Fukuryu

The American Pharoah colt Luxor Cafe, who currently tops the Japan Road leaderboard, will try to secure an invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) in Saturday’s Fukuryu S. at Nakayama.

Wagering March 25, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Florida Derby

The $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park is one of the most productive Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifiers.

Wagering March 25, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Arkansas Derby

With a $1.5 million purse and 100-50-25-15-10 Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points on the line, Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park is a pivotal stop on the road to Churchill Downs.

Derby News March 25, 2025

Kentucky Derby News Update: Louisiana Derby Winner Tiztastic Arrives at Churchill Downs

Winchell Thoroughbreds, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith’s TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (Grade II) winner Tiztastic arrived at Churchill Downs early Tuesday morning from Fair Grounds to Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen’s Barn...

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