Inside the Kentucky Derby: Championship Series Recaps & Derby Field Forecast

Apr 09, 2025 Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein

Journalism will try to give Curlin his first Kentucky Derby winner (Photo by Benoit Photo)

After a busy bunch of Championship Series concluded, the Kentucky Derby field is nearly set! Darren and KK recap the action from the UAE Derby, Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, and Blue Grass Stakes. The dust has started to settle, and the field is nearly set as the early derby preference list is being finalized and opportunities to win points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby is coming to close with this weekend’s Lexington Stakes.

Darren and KK analyze contenders’ performance and give their early insights and updates on who is going to be in the starting gate for the 151st Kentucky Derby. Additionally, they preview the Lexington Stakes and discuss the Kentucky Oaks field.

Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.

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