Kentucky Derby News

April 18, 2019

Churchill Downs Emphasizes Safety Ahead of 2019 Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) today announced significant initiatives to improve safety protocols and procedures ahead of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby. These initiatives highlight the company’s strong...

Expert picks April 18, 2019

The 2019 Federico Tesio Stakes is the Best Bet of the Weekend

A compact field of six will go postward in Saturday’s $125,000 Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park. The feature is one of seven stakes events on the card and it offers a “Win & You’re In” incentive to the Preakness Stakes...

April 18, 2019

2019 Federico Tesio Study Guide

A small field of six will go 1 1/8 miles on the Laurel Park main surface on Saturday in the $125,000 Federico Tesio Stakes. The 38th running of the Tesio is one of seven stakes races on the superb Saturday card, and it serves as a “Win & You’re...

April 16, 2019

Prominent stables aiming for first Kentucky Derby success

Several owners of likely entrants in this year's Kentucky Derby (G1) are hoping Lady Luck will finally come their way this time in America's most famous race.
Khalid bin Abdullah's Juddmonte Farms and Rick Porter's Fox Hill Farm,...

April 16, 2019

Kentucky Derby Update: Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Two of the likely top contenders for the Grade I, $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve – Arkansas Derby (GI) winner Omaha Beach and Wood Memorial victor Tacitus – arrived at Churchill Downs on Tuesday to begin their preparation...

Features April 15, 2019

Tales from the Crib: Vekoma

Vekoma, once a paddock buddy of fellow Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Code of Honor at Lane’s End, has shown an indomitable spirit throughout his life.
By Candy Ride – the same sire as champion and Derby rival Game Winner as well as 2017 Horse...

April 15, 2019

Kentucky Derby Update: Monday, April 15, 2019

Arkansas Derby (Grade I) runner-up Improbable, along with third-place finisher Country House and sixth-place finisher Long Range Toddy, arrived at Churchill Downs on Monday morning following a flight from Oaklawn Park.
The colts, who finished behind...

April 14, 2019

Omaha Beach lands Kentucky Derby spot in Arkansas Derby

Fox Hill Farms’ Omaha Beach entered Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at a sloppy Oaklawn Park needing to secure a beachhead in the Kentucky Derby (G1), and hit the target under masterful steering by Hall of Famer Mike Smith. The slight...

Derby News April 14, 2019

Ultimate Road to the Kentucky Derby Racing Guide 2018-2019

Road to the Kentucky Derby
Ultimate Racing Guide for North American Kentucky Derby Prep Races
How will you select which horse will win the 2019 Kentucky Derby? The information below will help by providing information, analysis and past performances on...

April 13, 2019

Owendale outfinishes Anothertwistafate in Lexington

Owendale began passing rivals on the far turn and accelerated to a clear lead entering the short stretch of Saturday’s $200,000 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland. Anothertwistafate tried to rally into contention along the inside but couldn’t threaten...

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