Derby News

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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Expert picks June 20, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Ohio Derby

A total of 10 sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Thistledown dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3).

Wagering June 18, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Chicago Stakes

A small but strong field has entered Saturday's $250,000 Chicago (G3) at Churchill Downs. Two of the five entrants in the seven-furlong sprint for fillies and mares are proven Grade 1 winners.

Expert picks June 13, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Chorleywood Stakes

An accomplished and competitive field of 11 males will travel 1 3/8 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $175,000 Chorleywood S.

Wagering June 12, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Monomoy Girl Stakes

Only half a dozen horses have entered the Monomoy Girl, but quality runs deep, and the winner will be well-positioned to enjoy success in the second half of 2024.

Derby News June 8, 2024

Dornoch holds off Mindframe in Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

A troubled 10th when trying to emulate full brother Mage in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Dornoch rebounded with clear sailing in the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga.

Features June 8, 2024

2024 Belmont Blog by TwinSpires

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Pedigree fun facts June 5, 2024

Pedigree fun facts: 2024 Belmont Stakes

If Seize the Grey prevails, Arrogate would join the club of sires with back-to-back Belmont winners.

Wagering June 4, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Belmont Stakes

A stellar field has turned out for the 156th Belmont S. (G1) at Saratoga this Saturday. For the first time since 2013, the Belmont features a rematch between Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness (G1) winners.

Expert picks June 4, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Belmont Stakes

A fantastic field of 10 sophomores will run 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga main oval in Saturday’s $2 million Belmont S. (G1).

Derby News June 3, 2024

Kentucky Derby exacta of Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone get rematch in Belmont Stakes

Mystik Dan and Sierra Leone, separated by a nose in a Kentucky Derby (G1) thriller, square off again in Saturday’s $2 million Belmont S. (G1).

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