Kentucky Derby News

Derby News September 11, 2024

Top 12 prospects to follow on Road to 2025 Kentucky Derby

The 2024-2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby is set to begin with Saturday’s Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs. That means it’s time to highlight the most promising juveniles we’ve seen so far.

September 4, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Virginia Derby

Saturday is the final day of 2024 racing at Colonial Downs.

Expert picks September 4, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Virginia Derby

A strong field of 12 will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Colonial Downs turf in Saturday’s lucrative $500,000 Virginia Derby (G3).

Derby News August 31, 2024

Derma Sotogake eyes Breeders’ Cup Classic; Justify’s Awesome Result bound for Distaff

Derma Sotogake, the sixth-placer in the 2023 Kentucky Derby and runner-up in last fall’s Classic, is gearing up for another Breeders’ Cup tilt at Del Mar.

Wagering August 29, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Jockey Club Gold Cup

A “Win and You’re In” berth to the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) is up for grabs in Sunday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Saratoga.

Expert picks August 29, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Jockey Club Gold Cup

A strong and accomplished field of seven will go postward in Sunday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup S. (G1) at Saratoga.

Derby News August 24, 2024

Fierceness withstands late surge of Thorpedo Anna in Travers for the ages

In one of the most spine-tingling finishes in 155 years of Travers (G1) history, Fierceness just held off the fast-closing Thorpedo Anna at Saratoga.

Wagering August 20, 2024

Thorpedo Anna bids for Travers history against Dornoch, Fierceness

Thorpedo Anna aims to become the first filly in more than a century to win the $1.25 million Travers (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday. But she’ll have to overcome a strong group of males, including Belmont (G1) hero Dornoch, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1)...

August 20, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Travers Stakes

A sensational field of seven sophomore colts as well as one sublime filly will go postward in Saturday’s historic $1.25 million Travers S. (G1) at Saratoga. Contested for the initial time in 1864, the Midsummer Derby continues to grow in prominence,...

Wagering August 19, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Travers Stakes

The $1.25 million Travers (G1) over 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga draws a quality field every year, but the 2024 edition has come up especially strong.

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