Kentucky Derby News

September 3, 2020

King Guillermo To Scratch From Kentucky Derby 146

LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020) – Owner Victor Martinez of Victoria’s Ranch reported Thursday that Tampa Bay Derby (GII) winner King Guillermo will be scratched from Saturday’s 146th running...

September 3, 2020

Girl Daddy Wins Pocahontas To Pick Up 2021 Oaks Points; Crafty Daddy Takes Opening Verse

LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020) – Albaugh Family Stables’ Girl Daddy collared dueling leaders Inject and Mania at the head of stretch and then repulsed a bid from favored Crazy Beautiful to...

September 3, 2020

Tiz the Law Jogs Over Sloppy Track In Advance of Kentucky Derby 146

LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020) – Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law jogged twice around the Churchill Downs main track Thursday morning with trainer Barclay Tagg alongside on a pony over a track...

Expert picks September 2, 2020

Expert Pick of the Week: Iroquois Stakes

The 146th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) is the centerpiece of a grand day of racing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. But the undercard is loaded, as well, with six graded stakes races on the slate. One of those is the $200,000 Iroquois (G3) for juveniles...

Pedigree fun facts September 2, 2020

Pedigree fun facts: 2020 Kentucky Derby

Although we’re in novel circumstances with a Kentucky Derby (G1) on Labor Day weekend, the pedigrees of the 18 entrants bring us back to familiar territory. Derby winners factor in the sire lines of 15 contenders, even the three exceptions trace...

September 2, 2020

2020 Kentucky Derby Study Guide

/nOn Saturday at Churchill Downs, 18 talented 3-year-old Thoroughbreds will vie for victory in the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1). The 146th renewal of the historic 1 1/4-mile race is shaping up to be an exciting event with Tiz the Law looming...

Derby News September 2, 2020

Oaks/Derby Pick 6, 10-Cent Supers Highlight Oaks/Derby Wagering Menu

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020) – A two-day Pick 6 that features six graded stakes races, including the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks, highlights a spectacular wagering...

September 2, 2020

Kentucky Derby Favorite Tiz the Law Makes Initial Derby Week Appearance Beneath Historic Twin Spires

LOUISVILLE, KY (Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020) – Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law, the 3-5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (GI), made his first on track appearance...

September 2, 2020

Ambassador Luna Captures Unbridled Sidney

LOUISVILLE, KY (Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020) – Voodoomon Racing’s Ambassador Luna surged to the front in the upper stretch and went on to post a 2 1/4-length victory over Tomlin to win the 10th running of the $145,500 Unbridled...

September 1, 2020

Art Collector Out of Kentucky Derby

GOSHEN, Ky. (Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020) – Bruce Lunsford’s Art Collector, winner of Keeneland’s Grade II Toyota Blue Grass Stakes and the $200,000 RUNHAPPY Ellis Park Derby in his last two starts, is out of Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky...

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