Kentucky Derby News

May 24, 2021

Rombauer likely to meet six Kentucky Derby alumni in Belmont Stakes

Preakness S. (G1) upsetter Rombauer is expected to face at least nine rivals in the June 5 Belmont S. (G1), including six last seen in the Kentucky Derby (G1). Here’s the projected cast for the Belmont along with plans for the other Derby graduates. 
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May 20, 2021

Expert Pick of the Week: Winning Colors Stakes

A total of six fillies and mares will go postward in the $150,000 Winning Colors S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The six-furlong feature on the main surface boasts a few ultra-talented ladies in the field, and the race will come down to that pair....

May 16, 2021

Rombauer rallies to Preakness glory

Rombauer collared Midnight Bourbon in midstretch and drove
to a 3 1/4-length victory in the $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. Last
seen finishing third in the April 3 Blue Grass S. (G2) at Keeneland, the
Michael McCarthy-trained colt joined the...

May 14, 2021

Pedigree fun facts: 2021 Preakness Stakes

Several Preakness S. (G1) contenders with strong pedigree ties to the middle jewel are longshots. Might that portend an upset brewing at Pimlico on Saturday?

Triple Crown champion American Pharoah (2015) is trying to join the exclusive club of Preakness...

May 12, 2021

Study Guide: 2021 Preakness Stakes

The Triple Crown continues on Saturday at Pimlico with the 146th running of the $1 million Preakness (G1). The 1 3/16-mile classic has drawn a competitive field of 10, including Kentucky Derby (G1) starters Medina Spirit, Midnight Bourbon, and Keepmeinmind.

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May 12, 2021

Expert Pick of the Week: 2021 Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby runner Medina Spirit will set his sights on the second jewel of the Triple Crown in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. A field of 10 sophomores will go postward in the historic 1 3/16-mile contest, and I think that...

May 7, 2021

Early look at Preakness: Triple Crown newcomers eye the second jewel

Only two of his Kentucky Derby (G1) rivals are expected to try Medina Spirit again in the May 15 Preakness S. (G1), both also-rans, but several fresh challengers are lining up at Pimlico. Most notable on that list of “new shooters” is fellow...

May 2, 2021

Ultimate Road to the Kentucky Derby Racing Guide 2020-2021

Road to the Kentucky Derby
Ultimate Racing Guide for North American Kentucky Derby Prep Races

Finding a horse to follow on the Road to the Kentucky Derby could be overwhelming for some. With typically over 21,000 Thoroughbreds hoping to earn their way...

May 2, 2021

Trainer Quotes From The 147th Kentucky Derby

MEDINA SPIRIT Trainer Bob Baffert, (First): “This little horse coming in here, he’s always shown he’s an overachiever. His heart is bigger than his body. When he turned for home, something just told me. He reminded me of Silver...

May 2, 2021

Medina Spirit Refuses To Yield In Kentucky Derby Upset

History was made on Saturday at Churchill Downs when Medina Spirit sprung a 12-1 upset in the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1), giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh victory in the “Run for the Roses.”
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