Kentucky Derby News
June 20, 2018
Speculating upon Justify’s possible path to the Breeders’ Cup
Justify capped a Triple Crown sweep with a 1 ¾-length victory in the Belmont Stakes, winning the 1 ½-mile event over a fast track after taking the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in the slop, and connections have an investment to protect after...
June 14, 2018
Churchill Downs Unveils Kentucky Derby 145 Logo
LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, June 14, 2018) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today unveiled the official Kentucky Derby 145 logo. Featuring racing Thoroughbreds, the logo brings to life the thrill of the most exciting two minutes in sports. The 145th running...
Derby News June 10, 2018
Gronkowski’s Belmont effort boosts European Road to Kentucky Derby; Mendelssohn eyes Dwyer
When Gronkowski beat all but unbeaten Triple Crown winner Justify in the Belmont S. (G1), his bold runner-up effort was a boost to the inaugural European Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Originally based in England with trainer Jeremy Noseda, Gronkowski topped...
June 10, 2018
Justify’s ‘triple crown’ of virtues
As we celebrate Justify’s Triple Crown, it’s worth emphasizing the unprecedented manner of his sweep of the Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness (G1), and Belmont S. (G1).
Unlike the 12 previous Triple Crown winners, who built upon the solid foundation...
June 9, 2018
Belmont Stakes 150 Preview
Justify has answered every question in a whirlwind 4-month, 5-race career, and now the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner faces the Test of the Champion.
The undefeated dual classic winner is the 4-to-5 morning line favorite to win the Belmont...
June 9, 2018
Justify wires Belmont Stakes 150 to become 13th Triple Crown champion
As if becoming only the 13th Triple Crown winner in racing history is not exclusive enough, JUSTIFY's Belmont Stakes (G1) win on June 9 at Belmont Park inducted him into even more exclusive company.
In sweeping the Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness...
June 7, 2018
2018 Belmont Stakes Study Guide
The 150th running of the Belmont Stakes (G1) is finally here and all eyes will be on Justify as he seeks to complete a Triple Crown sweep. The undefeated chestnut is seeking to help Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert join fellow Hall of Famer 'Sunny...
June 6, 2018
Making Money with Justify in the Belmont Stakes
Bets to make while including Justify
Unbeaten star JUSTIFY is sure to be an odds-on favorite for the 150th Belmont Stakes (G1). The superb colt was assigned the rail post on Tuesday evening and will aim to become just the second unbeaten Triple Crown...
June 5, 2018
Mr. Fitz’s honor roll: from Triple Crown winners Gallant Fox and Omaha to 1950s stars Nashua and Bold Ruler
Continued from the biographical introduction in Part 1, “They called him Mr. Fitz: remembering Hall of Famer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons”
Mr. Fitz’s horsemanship carried him through those lean times, along with a reputation for impeccable...
June 5, 2018
Justify compares to these three Triple Crown winners
Of 12 Triple Crown runners, who does Justify compare to?
You could mention color, running style, historical reputation, or any number of points in trying to equate a Triple Crown candidate, like Justify, with any of the previous 12 winners of the series...