Kentucky Derby News

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 4, 2019) –
Flavien Prat, rider of Country House (1st) –“The race was great. He broke well and put me in the right spot. He was cruising the whole way. I was closer than I thought I would be and then when...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 4, 2019) – Klaravich Stables and William H. Lawrence’s Bricks and Mortar surged past Qurbaan in the final yards to win the 33rd running of the $1 million Old Forester Turf Classic (GI) for 4-year-olds and up....

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 4, 2019) – Derby fans weathered a steady late-afternoon rain as Country House captured the 145th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve over a sloppy track.  Wagering from all-sources was the highest all-time on both...

I am a big believer in playing the trifecta in the Kentucky Derby (G1). It is my major play in most years and I have been fortunate enough to have cashed tickets on a few occasions, too.
My approach is, first, finding a key horse that I feel will run...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, May 3, 2019):
TOM AMOSS, trainer of Serengeti Empress (1st) – “How about that! I've never won a race this big. I've won a lot of races, but not one like this. I've heard it said that when it happens,...

Derby Advance Odds and Detailed Bets and Double Will Pays

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 3, 2019) – Wagering on Friday’s 145th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) reached record levels at Churchill Downs Racetrack as Serengeti Empress captured the race before a crowd of 105,719 that...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 4, 2019) – William and Corinne Heiligbrodt, Heider Family Stables and Madaket Stables Mia Mischief swept past pace-setting Amy’s Challenge in mid-stretch...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 4, 2019) – William and Corinne Heiligbrodt’s Mitole, benefiting from a perfect trip behind a speed duel, drew off in the final sixteenth of a mile to post a 3 ½-length victory in the 85th running of the...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 4, 2019) – Klaravich Stables’ Digital Age (IRE) remained undefeated as he posted a three-quarters of a length victory over A Thread of Blue to win the 28th running of the $400,000 American Turf (GII) Presented...