Kentucky Derby News

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, July 28, 2021) – Churchill Downs announced three major multi-year capital investments to transform key areas at the home of the Kentucky Derby. These projects will ultimately provide new, unique and extraordinary guest...

A full field of 12 sophomore fillies will contest Saturday’s $200,000 San Clemente S. (G2).at Del Mar. The mile turf test is led by the exciting Going Global, who shows an unblemished mark from four races since arriving in the U.S. Trained by Phil...

Mandaloun came up a nose short on the finish line in
Saturday’s $1 million Haskell S. (G1), but the three-year-old was elevated to
first by the Monmouth Park stewards, who disqualified Hot Rod Charlie for
drifting in and clipping heels with Midnight...

Saturday's $1 million Haskell S. (G1) over 1 1/8 miles at Monmouth Park has drawn a strong field of Triple Crown veterans mixed with intriguing newcomers, all vying for a 'Win and You're In' berth to the Breeders' Cup Classic...

Mandaloun, Midnight Bourbon, and Hot Rod Charlie, the respective second-place
finishers in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness (G1), and Belmont S. (G1),
highlight a nice edition of Saturday’s $1 million Haskell S. (G1) at Monmouth
Park.
Seven three-year-olds...

A superb field of nine sophomores will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Belmont inner turf in Saturday’s lucrative $1 million Belmont Derby Invitational S. (G1). The cast features strong domestic runners, as well as, a pair of stout international contenders,...

Three-year-olds will take center stage Wednesday evening in
the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) and $250,000 Indiana Oaks (G3). The featured
events headline a 12-race card at Indiana Grand that features six total stakes.
Fulsome is the
one to beat in the...

A rematch between the top two finishers of the 2020 Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) will be the headline attraction in Saturday’s $400,000 Suburban S. (G2) at Belmont Park. The unbeaten Happy Saver defeated recent Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Mystic Guide...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Day, Date, 2021) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today unveiled the official Kentucky Derby 148 logo. Featuring the iconic Twin Spires, the logo honors the legendary setting of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”...

With a $600,000 purse, Saturday's Stephen Foster S. (G2) at Churchill Downs is a major early-summer target for some of the best older horses in training. The fact the 1 1/8-mile race awards a 'Win and You're In' berth to the Breeders'...