Wagering

For much of its history, the $400,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park has been held in late March over a distance of 1 1/8 miles.

The stakes will more than double when the Road to the Kentucky Derby makes a stop at Fair Grounds for Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star S. (G2).

The $400,000 Sunland Derby (G3) will have a slightly different look to it than in recent years when it is renewed on Sunday.

The first of two Kentucky Derby qualifiers at Tampa Bay Downs, the Sam F. Davis (G3) on Feb. 11 offered points on a 20-10-6-4-2 basis toward a berth in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 4. Here are three takeaways.

Grade I Winner Locked Tabbed as 10-1 Morning Line Individual Favorite, Popular ‘All Others’ Listed as 2-1 Overall Favorite in Three-Day Pool

Continuing from Part I on the Japan Road leaders, here are more Triple Crown nominees to watch, including Justify's son Danon K Two, talented turf runners, and well-bred prospects for noteworthy connections.

The intense interest this year comes on the heels of three Japanese-based colts qualifying for the 2023 Kentucky Derby.

Darren and KK breakdown No More Time’s performance and look ahead to what we could expect from him moving forward.

Morplay Racing’s No More Time picked up 20 qualifying points on the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby following his 1 1/4-length score in the $200,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 10.

Track Phantom has been the star of the Fair Grounds Road to the Kentucky Derby so far, but the waters are getting a lot deeper in Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star (G2).