Kentucky Derby News
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...
November 2, 2018
Jaywalk much the best in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
Jaywalk showed speed from the start and rolled to a convincing victory in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Churchill Downs, establishing herself as the top contender for the 2019 Kentucky Oaks (G1) under the...
November 2, 2018
Game Winner stamps himself Derby favorite winning Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Game Winner further cemented his status as the early favorite for the 2019 Kentucky Derby (G1) with a victory in Friday's $1,762,000 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Trained by Bob Baffert, conditioner of Triple Crown winners...
November 1, 2018
2018 Breeders' Cup Classic Study Guide
An overflow cast of 15 will converge in the biggest prize of Breeders' Cup weekend in the $6 million Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Three of the contenders earned an automatic berth into the Classic field with “Win & You're...