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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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Wagering August 1, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 West Virginia Derby

The West Virginia Derby (G3) is arguably the most important race contested at Mountaineer each year.

Expert picks July 31, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 West Virginia Derby

A late-blooming cast of nine sophomores will go postward in Sunday’s lucrative $500,000 West Virginia Derby (G3) at Mountaineer Park.

Derby News July 27, 2024

Derby favorite Fierceness returns a winner in Jim Dandy

Fierceness, 15th as the favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1) when last seen on the first Saturday in May, partially eased the disappointment of that finish on Saturday with a strong comeback win over Derby runner-up Sierra Leone in the $500,000 Jim Dandy...

Derby News July 25, 2024

Fierceness, Sierra Leone, Seize the Grey square off in Jim Dandy

Saturday’s $500,000 Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga will help to clarify the contenders for the Aug. 24 Travers (G1).

Expert picks July 23, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Jim Dandy Stakes

A trio of Grade 1 winners are part of a six-horse contingent for Saturday’s $500,000 Jim Dandy S. (G2) at Saratoga.

Wagering July 22, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Jim Dandy Stakes

A small but elite field has turned out for Saturday's $500,000 Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga. Let's meet the field:

Derby News July 20, 2024

Thorpedo Anna could try Travers after overcoming trouble in Coaching Club American Oaks

Even a troubled start couldn’t put a dent in Thorpedo Anna’s superiority in Saturday’s $465,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga.

Derby News July 20, 2024

Dornoch defeats Mindframe again in Haskell, earns spot in Breeders’ Cup Classic

Saturday’s $1 million Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park produced another thrilling stretch tussle between Dornoch and Mindframe. But Dornoch was more decisive this time than in the Belmont (G1).

Expert picks July 20, 2024

2024 Haskell Weekend and Other Major Stakes by TwinSpires | July 20, 2024

Welcome to Saturday Stakes Racing
Prepare for a busy Saturday of stakes racing as we travel between Del Mar, Woodbine, Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and of course Monmouth for Haskell Stakes weekend. Find out expert analysis, picks, upcoming events, results,...

Derby Lifestyle July 19, 2024

Photo Finish™ LIVE Unlocks a New Generation of Horse Racing Fans

A new generation of horse racing fans is being introduced to the age-old sport through the virtual lens of a video game.

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