Kentucky Derby News
May 5, 2019
The 145th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve Sets All-time Wagering Record as Country House Takes Home the ‘Run for the Roses’
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...
May 4, 2019
Smartest way to bet your Kentucky Derby horse
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...
Derby News May 4, 2019
Trainer quotes from the 145th running of the Kentucky Oaks
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,...
May 4, 2019
Kentucky Derby Advance Wagering Odds, Detailed On-Track Bets and $1 Oaks/Derby Double Will Pays
Derby Advance Odds and Detailed Bets and Double Will Pays
May 4, 2019
The 145th Running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks Sets All-time Wagering Record as Serengeti Empress Claims the Lillies
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...
May 4, 2019
Mia Mischief Holds Off Marley's Freedom to Win Humana Distaff
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...
May 4, 2019
Favored Mitole cruises to victory in Churchill Downs
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...
May 4, 2019
Digital Age wins American Turf at Kentucky Derby 145
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...
May 4, 2019
Mr. Money romps in Pat Day mile
LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 4, 2019) – Allied Racing Stable’s Mr. Money split horses on the far turn to surge to the front and then drew off to a 5 ¼-length victory in the 95th running of the $400,000 Pat Day Mile (GIII) Presented...
May 4, 2019
Maximum Security disqualified, Country House wins Kentucky Derby 145
Maximum Security led all the way home in Saturday’s 145th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs, but Country House was declared the winner after jockey Flavien Prat lodged an objection.
Repeated replays showed...