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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Derby News October 4, 2024

Euro/Mideast Road: Ten set for Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere on Arc Day

British and Irish shippers loom large in Sunday’s Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1), the lone French scoring race on the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Derby News October 3, 2024

Forever Young rolls in Japan Dirt Classic on way to Breeders’ Cup

Trainer Yoshito Yahagi believed that Forever Young was just about 80% fit for his comeback in Wednesday’s Japan Dirt Classic at Oi. As it turned out, that was more than enough for him to flaunt his class.

Wagering October 3, 2024

$250,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool Announced for Return of Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge Tournament on TwinSpires

The official betting tournament of the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC), is returning to TwinSpires.com and offering a guaranteed prize pool of $250,000.
The KDBC’s guaranteed prize pool awaits horseplayers of all levels as...

Expert picks October 2, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Champagne Stakes

An excellent field of 10 juveniles will travel one mile over the Aqueduct main strip in Saturday’s $500,000 Champagne S. (G1). The contest will reward the winner with an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar on Nov. 1 in...

Wagering October 2, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Breeders’ Futurity

The $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday is an important early stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Wagering October 2, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Champagne Stakes

A strong 10-horse field has entered the 2024 Champagne, which awards Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top five finishers on a 10-5-3-2-1 basis.

Derby News September 30, 2024

Ferocious stretches out in Breeders’ Futurity; Spinaway rematch in Alcibiades

Fall Stars Weekend at Keeneland features a slew of stakes, including points races on Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks.

Derby News September 30, 2024

Chancer McPatrick draws outside in Champagne; flashy Senza Parole steps up in Frizette

Trainer Chad Brown holds a strong hand in the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks after scoring races at Aqueduct on Saturday.

Derby News September 29, 2024

Forever Young entered in Japan Dirt Classic as stepping stone to Breeders' Cup

Forever Young returns to action in Wednesday’s Japan Dirt Classic at Oi, his springboard to the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).

Derby News September 28, 2024

Wimbledon Hawkeye scores in Royal Lodge; Hotazhell takes Beresford

The Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby kicked off on Saturday with a pair of one-mile events at historic racecourses in Great Britain and Ireland.

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