Kentucky Derby News

Derby News March 31, 2025
Flood Zone draws post 5 in UAE Derby, grand finale on Euro/Mideast Road
Saturday’s UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan serves as the concluding leg of the newly rebranded Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby, with two invitations to Churchill Downs up for grabs via this route.
Pedigree fun facts March 30, 2025
Pedigree fun facts: Tiztastic
The most dramatic element in Tiztastic’s pedigree is the close duplication of the great patriarch Tapit.
Derby News March 29, 2025
Sandman closes the deal in Arkansas Derby; Quietside wins Fantasy duel
Jockey Jose Ortiz turned a big-race double at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, guiding Sandman to a breakthrough victory in the Arkansas Derby (G1) and lifting the filly Quietside in the Fantasy (G2).
Derby News March 29, 2025
Tappan Street punches ticket to Louisville in Florida Derby; Five G wires Gulfstream Park Oaks
With only two previous starts to his credit, Tappan Street entered Saturday's $1.02 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park among the least experienced runners in the field of 10. But the son of Into Mischief performed like an old pro in the 1 1/8-mile...
Derby News March 29, 2025
Luxor Cafe bolts up in Fukuryu, wins Japan Road invitation to Kentucky Derby
Luxor Cafe dominated Saturday’s Fukuryu S. at Nakayama as a 3-10 favorite should, drawing off by five lengths to clinch the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Expert picks March 29, 2025
Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby: LIVE odds, picks, coverage, horse racing news, and more
Join us for a day of racing as we cover the stakes races at Oaklawn Park and Gulfstream Park, including the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby. Enjoy up-to-date horse racing news coverage, picks, LIVE odds and more.
Derby News March 28, 2025
Kentucky Derby alumni update: White Abarrio, Honor Marie, Just Steel add intrigue to marquee cards at Gulfstream and Oaklawn
The Florida Derby (G1) and the Arkansas Derby (G1) are the next 100-point races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, and both stakes-laden undercards provide Kentucky Derby alumni opportunities to shine.
Derby News March 28, 2025
Looking Ahead: Cornucopian and Speed King seek Arkansas Derby points and purse
The $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1)—one of the richest races on The Road to the Kentucky Derby—is Saturday, and the purse and the 100 qualifying points have attracted a strong nine-horse field. Historically, this race has been a key prep, producing...
Derby News March 27, 2025
Kentucky Derby Update: The Derby Dispatch for Thursday, March 27, 2025
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Expert picks March 27, 2025
Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Florida Derby
A fantastic field of 10 sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1). The feature on a huge day of racing attracted some top-notch prospects in the thrilling 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby...
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