Kentucky Derby News

November 21, 2018

Restless Rider heads eight-horse field in Golden Rod

A leading contender for next year’s Kentucky Oaks (G1), Restless Rider will seek to conclude her juvenile season on a winning note when she lines up for Saturday’s $200,000 Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs. The multiple stakes-winning filly...

November 21, 2018

Knicks Go, Signalman lead full field in Kentucky Jockey Club

Knicks Go and Signalman, both of whom placed behind Game Winner in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) earlier this month, are among an overflow field in Saturday's $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs.
A field of 14, plus two...

Wagering November 19, 2018

First Kentucky Derby Future Wager of Year Opens Thursday; Baffert Has Seven Prospects in Field Led by Unbeaten Game Winner

Seven horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer and five-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert, are among the 24 betting interests in Pool 1 of the 2019 Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which kicks off a four- day run at Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving...

Derby News November 18, 2018

European Road leader Royal Marine’s one to watch on Kentucky Derby trail

With the first four scoring races on the European Road to the Kentucky Derby in the books, and the next not until March 1, it’s time to take stock of the pro tem leaders.
Godolphin’s Royal Marine, hero of the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1),...

November 13, 2018

A look at juvenile champions in the Kentucky Derby

With his victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) earlier this month capping an undefeated campaign, Game Winner is certain to be named champion two-year-old male when the 2018 Eclipse Award winners are announced in late January.
Typically included...

Derby News November 8, 2018

NBC Sports & Churchill Downs to Debut Road to the Kentucky Derby Magazine Series in Spring 2019

NBC Sports, The Home of Horse Racing in U.S., Adds Two 2019 Triple Crown Prep Races with Live Coverage of Louisiana Derby & Arkansas Derby on NBCSN

Stamford, Conn. and Louisville, KY- November 8, 2018- As the home of horse racing in the...

Derby News November 7, 2018

What we learned about the Kentucky Derby from the Breeders' Cup Juvenile

What do the results of last weekend's Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) portend for the 2019 Kentucky Derby (G1)?
On the surface, the Juvenile produced an exciting Derby prospect in the winner without it seemingly being a particularly strong renewal....

Horse Profile November 5, 2018

Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Game Winner

Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile
Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Game Winner
Five-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Bob Baffert unveiled an enviable series of hot maiden winners this season, but Gary and Mary West’s GAME...

November 5, 2018

Churchill Downs to Construct New Infield Gate and Complete Colonnade Wall to Improve Experience for Kentucky Derby Guests

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 31, 2018) – Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”), one of the world’s most historic sports and entertainment venues, will create an improved infield guest entry experience for the 2019...

November 4, 2018

Monomoy Girl, Gunnevera showcase Kentucky Oaks and Derby talent in 2018 Breeders’ Cup

Game Winner and Jaywalk are the “it” horses for next year’s Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) following the 2018 Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs on Friday and Saturday.
But let’s not forget about past participants of...

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