Kentucky Derby News

May 3, 2019
Serengeti Empress wires Kentucky Oaks
Serengeti Empress took the lead soon after the start of Friday’s 145th running of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and never looked back en route to scoring under jockey Jose Ortiz.
There was a scary moment at the start when Positive Spirit appeared to clip...
May 2, 2019
Guess the 2019 Kentucky Derby contenders from their baby pictures
Our annual “Tales from the Crib” series explores the backgrounds and early lives of the Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders, aiming to help fans connect with the horses as individuals.
As their journey nears the starting gate, it’s time to...
Derby News May 2, 2019
Richard Mandella/Dr. Foster Northrop News Conference Transcript from Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10:15 a.m.
KEVIN KERSTEIN: Good morning, everyone. These things are never fun. We were hoping we would see the gentleman in the middle, Dick Mandella, here in a couple of days at the Kentucky Derby. And Omaha Beach unfortunately scratched.
Richard, take us through...
May 2, 2019
A Little Bit of Me collars favored Morticia late to win Unbridled Sidney; Seim Riep scores 35-1 shocker in Opening Verse
LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, May 2, 2019) – Christopher Johnson’s A Little Bit Me, surged by favored Morticia in deep stretch to post a neck victory in the ninth running of the $125,000 Unbridled Sidney for fillies and mares before a record Thurby...
May 2, 2019
Mandella discusses defection of Omaha Beach; Haikal dealing with abscess
LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, May 2, 2019) – Trainer Richard Mandella met with reporters Thursday morning a day after declaring Kentucky Derby morning-line favorite Omaha Beach out of Saturday’s race because of an entrapped epiglottis.
“The...
Features May 2, 2019
Tales from the Crib: Bodexpress
The contrasting fortunes of two Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls bred by Martha Jane Mulholland illustrate the unexpected turns that the trail often takes.
Over the winter, Remsen (G2) hero Maximus Mischief appeared well on his way to the first Saturday...
Wagering May 2, 2019
How to make money with Game Winner in the 2019 Kentucky Derby
The scratch of morning-line favorite Omaha Beach leaves two-year-old champion Game Winner (#16) (9-2) as the inherited favorite for the Kentucky Derby (G1). The Bob Baffert trainee has been a model of excellence to this point, and he would be a fitting...
Expert picks May 1, 2019
The best longshot to bet in the 2019 Kentucky Derby
In this recent era of Kentucky Derby domination by favorites, finding the best longshot to play may seem like a fool's errand. On the other hand, it isn't necessarily all about cashing a Win, Place, or Show ticket. Those are certainly nice,...
May 1, 2019
Kentucky Derby Update: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
LOUISVILLE, KY (Wednesday, May 1, 2019) – MASTER FENCER WORKS FIVE FURLONGS UNDER LEPAROUX – Katsumi and Yasuyo Yoshizawa’s Master Fencer (JPN) worked five furlongs in 1:05.20 under jockey Julien Leparoux over...
Features May 1, 2019
Tales from the Crib: Gray Magician
One year after full brother Lombo briefly tried the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail, Gray Magician has shown more stamina to earn his spot in the “Run for the Roses.”
Gray Magician was bred by Twin Creeks Farm in Kentucky. The nom de course of Ruston,...
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