Kentucky Derby News

February 28, 2019

Jaywalk heavily favored in Davona Dale return

Reigning champion juvenile filly Jaywalk kicks off her sophomore campaign Saturday in the $200,000 Davona Dale (G2) at Gulfstream Park in which she'll have to break from the tricky post position 1 in the one-turn mile Road to the Kentucky Oaks...

February 28, 2019

Baccarat, the Icon of Exquisite Moments of Celebration, Becomes a Proud Sponsor of the 145th Kentucky Derby

Paris, France – February 28th, 2019 – Baccarat, the French luxury Maison, symbol of superb craftsmanship and exquisite moments of celebration, has become a sponsor of the 145th the Kentucky Derby.  Known as “The Greatest Two Minutes...

February 28, 2019

Hidden Scroll installed as 9-5 favorite in 11-horse Fountain of Youth

Hidden Scroll crushed maiden rivals when making his first start five weeks ago and the exciting three-year-old colt will look to join the Kentucky Derby picture in Saturday’s $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
A Road to the Kentucky...

February 28, 2019

O’Brien enters three in Patton as European Road resumes

***Friday afternoon update: Dundalk canceled racing after the 2ND race due to a 'serious medical incident,' Racing Post reports via Twitter. Stay tuned for updates on when the Patton might be rescheduled. 
The European Road to the Kentucky...

Features February 28, 2019

Tales from the Crib: War of Will

In War of Will’s case, “WOW” isn’t just an acronym. His longtime nickname around the Mark Casse barn, “WOW” could also sum up his life’s plot twists.
Although War of Will is a handsome colt with a glorious pedigree,...

February 28, 2019

The Derby Dispatch for Feb. 28, 2019

Following a week of minimal action on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the Championship Series returns Saturday with all eyes focused on the $400,000 Fountain of Youth (Grade II) at Gulfstream Park.
    The 73rd renewal of the Fountain...

Expert picks February 28, 2019

Fountain of Youth is the Best Bet of the Weekend

Juddmonte Farms’ homebred Hidden Scroll debuted on January 26 at Gulfstream Park and drew the rail in a crowded 13-horse field. What he did in that race against a nice group of prospects was pretty special.
The Hard Spun colt broke best and increased...

February 28, 2019

2019 Fountain of Youth Study Guide

A fascinating field of 11 will go postward in the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
FREE Fountain of Youth PPs courtesy of Brisnet.com!
The Road to the Kentucky Derby series event features an exciting cast of prospects...

February 25, 2019

War of Will leads as Kentucky Derby prep season turns to March

Significant changes to the Kentucky Derby (G1) leaderboard occurred last week as the prep season for the month of February concluded.
War of Will (#1, 60 points) virtually guaranteed himself a spot in the starting gate at Churchill Downs on the first...

February 21, 2019

Divine Image gets up in time in UAE Oaks

Godolphin’s Divine Image, an eye-catching second after blowing the start in the UAE 1000 Guineas, made no such mistake in Thursday’s $250,000 UAE Oaks (G3) at Meydan. In better position early, the Charlie Appleby trainee gradually reeled in...

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