Kentucky Derby News

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 1, 2021) – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit fought back after relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun at midstretch to post a half-length to win the 147th running of the $3 million...

LOUISVILLE, KY., (May 1, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Medina Spirit claimed the Garland of Roses in the 147th running of the $3 million...