Kentucky Derby News
Pedigree fun facts June 26, 2020
Pedigree fun facts: Bashford Manor
While the 2020 Kentucky Derby (G1) is still more than two months away, it’s never too early to start following the class of 2021. The first graded stakes of the year for juveniles is Saturday’s $100,000 Bashford Manor (G3) at Churchill Downs,...
June 26, 2020
Study Guide: Ohio Derby
An overflow field of 15 was entered at Thistledown for Saturday’s lucrative $500,000 Ohio Derby Presented by TwinSpires.com (G3). The “2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby” event will offer points on a 20-8-4-2 basis to the top...
Expert picks June 25, 2020
Expert Pick of the Week: Stephen Foster Stakes
An excellent field of eight will travel 1 ⅛ miles at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $500,000 Stephen Foster (G2). The winner of the lucrative contest will receive an automatic entry into the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on November 7 at...
June 25, 2020
Kentucky Oaks update for June 26
Gamine’s decisive romp in the Acorn (G1) at Belmont Park—blowing the field away by 18 3/4 lengths, breaking the stakes record and missing the track record by 0.34 seconds—set her on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks in flashy fashion.
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June 25, 2020
Churchill Downs to Stage Kentucky Derby 146 with Spectators on Sept. 5
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, June 24, 2020) – Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that after consultation with Gov. Andy Beshear and state public health officials the 146th runnings of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Longines...
June 24, 2020
Storm the Court among those chasing Kentucky Derby points in Ohio Derby
With the Kentucky Derby now set for Sept. 5, Saturday’s $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) presented by TwinSpires has been added as a qualifier. Champion 2-year-old male Storm the Court tops a field of 15, including an also-eligible, in the 1 1/8-mile race...
June 24, 2020
Study Guide: Fleur de Lis
The 'Win and You're In' qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) will be held at Churchill Downs on June 27, 2020.
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Total 20 start(s)
Top Speed Rating: (98) when winning the Groupie Doll S.
Wins: 7...
Wagering June 24, 2020
Belmont Stakes Winner Tiz the Law Made 7-2 Favorite in Pool 5 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Sackatoga Stable’s $1 million Belmont Stakes (Grade I) winner Tiz the Law has been made the 7-2 morning line favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”) that will run Friday-Sunday.
With the postponement of the Kentucky...
June 24, 2020
Study Guide: Stephen Foster
The 'Win and You're In' qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) will be run at Churchill Downs on June 27, 2020.
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Total 5 start(s)
Top Speed Rating: (107) when dominating allowance race at Gulfstream Park
Wins:...
June 23, 2020
Midnight Bisou, Serengeti Empress bring different Kentucky Oaks angles to Fleur de Lis
As if the match-up between champion Midnight Bisou and 2019 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Serengeti Empress weren’t compelling enough, history is also on the line as they square off in Saturday’s $200,000 Fleur de Lis (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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