Kentucky Derby News
Pedigree fun facts March 31, 2024
10 Pedigree fun facts: Catching Freedom
Catching Freedom’s sire, Constitution, and paternal grandsire, Tapit, have been star-crossed in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but perhaps their fortunes will change on this first Saturday in May.
Derby News March 30, 2024
Fierceness scores early knockout in Florida Derby
Going into Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park, reigning champion juvenile colt Fierceness needed to produce an effort akin to his dominating win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) last fall to assuage concerns generated by his...
Oaks News March 30, 2024
Power Squeeze extends wins streak in Gulfstream Park Oaks; Thorpedo Anna romps in Fantasy
Power Squeeze, who had been active all winter in Florida, got the better of odds-on favorite Ways and Means in Saturday's $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2).
Derby News March 30, 2024
Muth wins Arkansas Derby
Zedan Racing Stables’ Muth took over entering the stretch and edged clear to a two-length decision in Saturday’s $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn
Derby News March 30, 2024
Japan’s Forever Young punches Kentucky Derby ticket in UAE Derby
Undefeated Japanese colt Forever Young justified odds-on favoritism in Saturday’s $1 million UAE Derby (G2), securing a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Expert picks March 27, 2024
Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Florida Derby
A total of 11 sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles on the Gulfstream Park main oval in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1).
Wagering March 27, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 UAE Derby
A talented 13-horse field has turned out to contest Saturday's UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan in Dubai. Held over 1,900 meters (about 1 3/16 miles) on dirt, the UAE Derby awards Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top five finishers on a...
Podcast March 27, 2024
Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Florida, Arkansas, and UAE Derby Preview
Three major Championship Series races will be run this weekend that will dramatically impact the potential field for the first Saturday in May.
Derby News March 27, 2024
Takeaways from 2024 Louisiana Derby
The $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 23 wrapped up the Road to the Kentucky Derby series at Fair Grounds, and here are three takeaways
Derby News March 26, 2024
Takeaways from 2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks
One of eight major qualifiers offering points on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis, the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) has had a significant impact upon the last two runnings of the Kentucky Derby (G1), producing 2022 upsetter Rich Strike and last year’s runner-up Two...