Kentucky Derby News

Features April 27, 2019

Tales from the Crib: Master Fencer

Additional reporting by Kate Hunter
Thirty years after Sunday Silence wore the roses, a great-grandson of his will become the first Japanese-bred to race in the Kentucky Derby (G1) – Master Fencer. Katsumi and Yasuyo Yoshizawa’s runner garnered...

Features April 27, 2019

Tales from the Crib: Haikal

A homebred descended from one of Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum’s luminaries, Haikal hopes to give his globally prominent Shadwell operation a first Kentucky Derby (G1) trophy.
Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Mohammed’s brother, has won the original Derby...

April 27, 2019

Kentucky Derby Update: Saturday, April 27, 2019

On a clear, mild morning at Churchill Downs, three hopefuls for next Saturday’s 145th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (GI) including probable morning-line favorite Omaha Beach put in their final works for the...

April 27, 2019

Five Kentucky Derby names that recall figures of the past

There are no set rules in the naming of Thoroughbreds, only limitations as enforced by The Jockey Club. Quite often, nomenclatural inspiration is drawn from a figure or event of the distant or not-so-distant past. Sometimes there is no actual link as...

Features April 26, 2019

Tales from the Crib: Omaha Beach

As we prepare to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy that turned the tide in World War II, it’s fitting that the potential Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite is named Omaha Beach – in honor of the bloodiest...

Food April 26, 2019

10th Annual 'Taste of Derby' Features Nationally Renowned Chefs

Includes James Beard Award finalist and Top Chef Winner to Highlight the Flavors of America's Racing Regions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 26, 2019) – The 10th annual Taste of Derby presented by Angry Orchard will kick off the...

April 26, 2019

Kentucky Derby Update: Friday, April 26, 2019

Trainer Richard Mandella opted to wait on working likely Kentucky Derby morning-line favorite Omaha Beach this morning, instead sending the Arkansas Derby (GI) winner out for a trip to the starting gate and a 1 ½-mile gallop over a track rated...

April 25, 2019

Kentucky Derby Sires: Five Fast Facts

The 2019 Kentucky Derby (G1) marks the 30th anniversary of the victory by Horse of the Year Sunday Silence in 1989. Following his retirement the son of Halo garnered little interest as a sire in North America and was exported to stud duty in...

April 25, 2019

Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation to Hold Three Derby Week 50/50 Charitable Gaming Raffles

Derby Day Raffle Guarantees Minimum $50,000 Pool, Half to Raffle Winner, Half to Thoroughbred Aftercare and other Charitable Initiatives
LOUISVILLE, KY., (Thursday, April 25, 2019) – Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation today announced it...

April 25, 2019

Kentucky Derby Update: Thursday, April 26, 2019

Live Oak Plantation’s Win Win Win arrived at Churchill Downs at 5:15 (all times Eastern) Thursday morning following an overnight van ride from the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland for the 145th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented...

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