Kentucky Derby News

The $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) and $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Santa Anita on Friday are the most points-rich stakes of the season in the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby and 2020 Road to the Kentucky Oaks...

Unexpectedly long layoff? No problem. Facing older rivals? No concern whatsoever. Maximum Security lived up to expectations in the $200,000 Bold Ruler Handicap (G3) on October 26 at Belmont Park, prevailing easily as the 3-5 favorite.
Famously disqualified...

What horses should I consider in the Street Sense Stakes at Churchill Downs?
A well-matched field of 11 will vie in Sunday’s $120,000 Street Sense Stakes at Churchill Downs. The Churchill opening day co-feature has attracted some intriguing juveniles...

What horses are running in the Street Sense Stakes?
The 2018 Street Sense Stakes winner Improbable would eventually advance into a Kentucky Derby start following his win at Churchill Downs; thus this renewal could have implications for the 2020...

What horses are running in the Rags to Riches Stakes?
An intriguing field of seven two-year-old fillies will travel one mile at Churchill Downs on Sunday in the $120,000 Rags to Riches Stakes. Five of the seven that are signed on for the event were victorious...

What names from past runnings of the Kentucky Derby can be seen in the Breeders' Cup?
A total of eight past Kentucky Derby starters will go postward at Santa Anita during Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Saturday, November 2. Five of the...

The popular but star-crossed Maximum Security will make his belated fall debut in the $200,000 Bold Ruler H. (G3) on Saturday at Belmont Park, the first stepping stone toward reclaiming leadership of the three-year-old division.
For about 20 minutes...

Betting preparation for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile
An exciting group of prospects will headline the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) next Friday at Santa Anita. The standout race for two-year-olds is often a springboard to an Eclipse...

What names should we watch for in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile with potential to hit the 2020 Kentucky Derby?
Gary and Mary West’s champion Game Winner captured the 2018 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Churchill Downs to cap a perfect two-year-old...

Breeders' Cup Juvenile favorites who came up short

There have been 35 runnings of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) dating back to 1984 when champion Chief’s Crown was a winner in the inaugural edition of the race at Hollywood Park. The...