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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October 6, 2023

Pedigree fun facts: 2023 American Pharoah Stakes

Half of the juveniles entered in Saturday’s American Pharoah (G1) come from the sire line of Hall of Famer Curlin. Be You is by Curlin himself, while morning-line favorite Muth, Next Level, and Wine Me Up are grandsons. 
Be You is out of Jacaranda,...

October 5, 2023

Pletcher goes for triple in Champagne, Breeders’ Futurity, American Pharoah

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher has deployed his promising juveniles across the country for Saturday’s three Road to the Kentucky Derby races. 
His chances of turning a triple are reflected in his contenders’ morning-line odds –...

October 5, 2023

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Prep Race Trifecta Preview

The Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby continues with three races this weekend including The Champagne Stakes, American Pharoah Stakes, and Breeders' Futurity each worth 10 points. Darren and KK analyze each race and give you their best bets!

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October 5, 2023

Alcibiades, Frizette, Chandelier make for big weekend on Kentucky Oaks trail

Alongside the three scoring races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby this weekend, there’s a trio of companion stakes offering points toward the Kentucky Oaks. All are worth points on the 10-5-3-2-1 scale to the top five eligible finishers.
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October 4, 2023

Expert Pick of the Week: 2023 Breeders’ Futurity Stakes

A total of nine promising juvenile prospects will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity S. (G1). The 'Win and You’re In' tilt will provide the first-place finisher with...

October 1, 2023

Rosallion sets stakes record in Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere on European Road

Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum’s homebred Rosallion was upset on soft going last out, but returned to his brilliant best on a quicker surface in Sunday’s Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) on Arc Day at ParisLongchamp. While the British shipper...

September 30, 2023

European Road: Ghostwriter scripts Royal Lodge victory

Jeff Smith’s Ghostwriter handled the step up in class and distance in Saturday’s Royal Lodge (G2) at Newmarket to remain undefeated in three starts. The Clive Cox trainee earned 10 points on the European Road to the Kentucky Derby, and a ticket...

September 29, 2023

European Road: Beauvatier puts perfect record on line in Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere

The European Road to the Kentucky Derby makes a stop in France on Sunday, with the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) kicking off the action on Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Day at ParisLongchamp. In addition to offering points on the 10-5-3-2-1 scale,...

September 28, 2023

Expert Pick of the Week: 2023 Lukas Classic

A strong field of nine will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (G2). Grade 1 victor Americanrevolution draws outside in the contest for conditioner Todd Pletcher and looms large as the second...

September 28, 2023

European Road: Capulet favored in Royal Lodge

Saturday’s Royal Lodge (G2) at Newmarket features a son of unbeaten 2018 Triple Crown champion Justify, Capulet, who ranks as the early favorite for trainer Aidan O’Brien. But Godolphin’s Aablan has an American classic connection too,...

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