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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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April 19, 2023

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Around the Downs with Steve Buttleman

“Be present, keep it close, and remember to breathe.” Hear from the person behind the iconic call to the post at Churchill Downs Racetrack Bugler, Steve Buttleman. On today’s show Darren and KK bring on Steve to talk about his work and...

April 18, 2023

Betting Smarter: Ashley Anderson’s favorite tips for betting horse racing

Every
horseplayer has a unique way of dissecting a race field and pinpointing a
winner. From pedigree to trainer win percentages, previous race form, or the
“look” of a horse during the post parade, there are a multitude of factors you
can...

April 18, 2023

Betting Smarter: 4 lessons from 4 years of working in horse racing

You can learn a lot in a little time in horse racing, and at the same time, you’ll
never stop discovering new strategies and techniques as a horse racing bettor.

While I’ve watched the Kentucky Derby (G1) each year since the time I was born...

Wagering April 18, 2023

Betting Smarter: 4 lessons from 4 years of working in horse racing

You can learn a lot in a little time in horse racing, and at the same time, you’ll never stop discovering new strategies and techniques as a horse racing bettor.

April 17, 2023

Tales from the Crib: Tapit Trice

North America’s all-time top sire by progeny earnings, Tapit has sired such champions as Horse of the Year Flightline and two-time Eclipse Award winner Essential Quality. But the venerable stallion is still looking for his first Kentucky Derby (G1)...

April 17, 2023

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Lexington Stakes Recap with Travis Stone

The Road to the Kentucky Derby races have ended and the leaderboard for Derby 149 is set! Darren and KK are joined by Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone to breakdown the action from the Lexington Stakes and results from the final race during...

April 16, 2023

Key of Life hangs on in Beaumont

Odds-on favorite Key of Life was fully extended at the end of Sunday’s $390,250 Beaumont (G2) at Keeneland, with Interpolate bearing down in deep stretch. But the Brad Cox filly was all heart, finding extra to hold on by a neck at the wire.
Although...

April 16, 2023

12 Pedigree fun facts: Angel of Empire

Classic Empire, the champion two-year-old colt of 2016, endured a frustrating Triple Crown trail in 2017. But his son Angel of Empire could turn out to be an avenging angel in the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Here are 12 pedigree fun facts on Angel of Empire,...

April 15, 2023

First Mission enters Preakness picture with stakes debut win in Lexington

It was mission accomplished for First Mission in Saturday's $398,750
Lexington (G3) at
Keeneland, as the lightly-raced Godolphin homebred bulled his way past
long-time leader Arabian Lion in the stretch to win the 1 1/16-mile event for
three-year-olds...

April 14, 2023

Beaumont concludes Road to Kentucky Oaks

One day after the Road to the Kentucky Derby ends with the Lexington (G3), Keeneland hosts the final stop on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks as well, the $400,000 Beaumont (G2) on Sunday. The about seven-furlong sprint won’t make a material difference...

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