Kentucky Derby News
Wagering April 3, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 Blue Grass Stakes
A strong field has turned out for Saturday's $1 million Blue Grass S. (G1) at Keeneland, which awards Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top five finishers on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis.
Oaks News April 3, 2024
Impel pegged as 2-1 favorite vs Just F Y I, Candied in eight-horse Ashland
The top three from the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), including champion Just F Y I, will meet again in Friday’s $600,000 Ashland (G1), but Impel has been installed as the 2-1 favorite in her first stakes appearance
Derby News April 2, 2024
Takeaways from 2024 Florida Derby
The $1 million Florida Derby (G1) took place at Gulfstream Park on March 30, and the 1 1/8-mile race will look to provide the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner for the second straight year. Here are three takeaways
Derby News April 2, 2024
Takeaways from 2024 Arkansas Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby series made its final stop in Hot Springs for the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) on March 30, and here are three takeaways.
Derby News April 2, 2024
Sierra Leone faces 10 in Blue Grass at Keeneland
Until Fierceness' blowout win in last weekend's Florida Derby (G1), Sierra Leone had been widely considered the early Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite since his season-opening victory in the Feb. 17 Risen Star (G2). On Saturday, Sierra Leone will look to...
Derby News April 2, 2024
Takeaways from 2024 UAE Derby
The $1 million UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan on March 30 served as a major qualifier in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, offering points on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale toward a berth in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 4, and here are...
Derby News April 2, 2024
Fierceness Made Solid 7-2 Favorite in Pool 6 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is set to make its three-day run Thursday-Saturday where Repole Stable’s recent Florida Derby (Grade I) winner Fierceness was tabbed as the solid 7-2 favorite in the field of 39 individual horses plus...
Derby News April 1, 2024
How Kentucky Derby betting traditions have changed over time since 1875
The landscape of betting on the Kentucky Derby has changed a lot since the inaugural edition in 1875.
The first go-round of pari-mutuel betting didn't catch on.
Bookmaking ruled the Churchill Downs betting scene until 1908.
1878 brought a $5 minimum...
Wagering April 1, 2024
Ultimate Road to the Kentucky Derby Racing Guide 2023-2024
Typically around 20,000 Thoroughbreds hope to earn their way as one of 20 contenders in the Kentucky Derby, here our experts have compiled all the information you need for learning who to cheer on! Discover expert picks, analysis, insider news and more!...
Podcast April 1, 2024
Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Florida, Arkansas, and UAE Derby Recap
KK is joined by Churchill Downs Track Announcer Travis Stone to the performances from the Florida, Arkansas and UAE Derby and look ahead to what we could expect from the contenders moving forward.