Kentucky Derby News

 
When Churchill Downs hosted the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, it marked a monumental event in sports and American culture as the historic race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds was staged for the 150th consecutive year without interruption –...

Two weeks after the Kentucky Derby (G1) kicked off the Triple Crown, the three-race series continues at Pimlico this Saturday with the 149th edition of the $2 million Preakness (G1).

Half of the eight runners in Saturday’s Preakness (G1), including Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan, are by horses who themselves competed in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

Mystik Dan, winner of the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) thriller, will try to advance Triple Crown hopes in Saturday's 149th Preakness (G1).

An overflow field of 18 sophomore fillies will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $225,000 Mamzelle S. The cast features multiple talented runners, but I will focus on just two to settle things down the lane.

Press Conference Replay, Jockey, Trainer Quotes From the 2024 Kentucky Derby

Saturday's 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) delivered one of the most spine-tingling finishes in history, as Mystik Dan rode the rail and gamely held off the late charges of Sierra Leone and Forever Young in a head-bobbing result.

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McPeek Savors Oaks Breakthrough Victory With Thorpedo Anna

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a unique way to show your mom how much you appreciate her, why not take some inspiration from the Kentucky Derby?