Tales From the Crib

Tales From the Crib is a popular series on the foaling and life of Kentucky Derby probable contenders.

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).

Wagering May 30, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Aristides Stakes

Named after inaugural Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Aristides, the $275,000 Aristides S. is a six-furlong sprint taking place this Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Expert picks May 29, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Blame Stakes

A strong field of 11 will go postward in Saturday’s $275,000 Blame S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.

Expert picks May 23, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Keertana Stakes

A total of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana S.

Wagering May 21, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Keertana Stakes

The richest stakes race taking place across the country this weekend is the $250,000 Keertana S. at Churchill Downs.

Derby News May 18, 2024

Seize the Grey wires Preakness, makes history for 88-year-old Lukas

Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas became the oldest trainer to win a jewel of the Triple Crown in Saturday’s Preakness (G1), as Seize the Grey seized the day with a wire-to-wire upset at a muddy Pimlico.

Features May 18, 2024

2024 Preakness Blog by TwinSpires | May 18, 2024

Welcome to the official 2024 Preakness LIVE blog by TwinSpires for May 18, 2024! Discover race card entries, replays, promotions, Preakness odds, and more.

Expert picks May 17, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Preakness Stakes

A total of eight sophomores will go postward in the $2 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on Saturday.

Derby News May 17, 2024

Kentucky Derby 150: A Record-Breaking Year

 
When Churchill Downs hosted the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, it marked a monumental event in sports and American culture as the historic race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds was staged for the 150th consecutive year without interruption –...

Wagering May 16, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Preakness Stakes

Two weeks after the Kentucky Derby (G1) kicked off the Triple Crown, the three-race series continues at Pimlico this Saturday with the 149th edition of the $2 million Preakness (G1).

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