Tales From the Crib

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

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.

Expert picks September 28, 2024

Churchill Downs and other stakes races with live odds, results, replays, and more

Get ready for a late night of racing! We will begin with horse racing at Santa Anita, Aqueduct, and begin our late night at Churchill Downs after Dark, covering the whole card! Join us for live odds, entries, tournament information, promotions, results,...

Expert picks September 26, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Ack Ack Stakes

A total of seven will go postward at Churchill Downs on Saturday in the $400,000 Ack Ack S. (G3). The winner of the event will receive an automatic bid to the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Del Mar on Nov. 2.

Derby News September 26, 2024

Euro/Mideast Road to Derby commences with Royal Lodge, Beresford

Saturday's Royal Lodge (G2) at Newmarket and the Beresford (G2) at the Curragh usher in the newly rebranded Euro/Mideast Road, which now includes the April 5 UAE Derby (G2).

Derby News September 19, 2024

The spice of life: 21 Kentucky Derby winners enjoying a variety of places, activities

The Kentucky Derby (G1) is one of the most famous horse races in the world. Taking first prize in the Run for the Roses guarantees the winner a place in history.

Expert picks September 18, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Pennsylvania Derby

A total of 11 sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Parx dirt in Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1).

Horse Profile September 17, 2024

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Jonathan’s Way

Rigney Racing’s Jonathan’s Way earned 10 points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series leaderboard following his 2 3/4-length score in the $254,745 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Sept. 14.

Derby News September 14, 2024

Jonathan's Way leads all the way in Iroquois on Road to Kentucky Derby

Rigney Racing’s Jonathan’s Way is the early points leader on the 2025 “Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve."

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