Kentucky Derby News

Although much can change in the build-up to the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1), not too many are eager to confront Kentucky Derby (G1) star Justify in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
According to the Preakness publicity team, only three Derby rivals...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 5, 2018):
Mike Smith, rider of Justify (1st) – “Going into the race the main concern was just getting him out of the gate. This horse is so talented. I keep using the term ‘above average’ because...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 5, 2018):
Bob Baffert, trainer of Justify (1st), Solomini (10th) – “We saw something really great. That’s greatness right there. When he won his second race we were in (American) Pharoah territory.”...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 5, 2018) – WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Starlight Racing and Head of Plains Partners’ favored Justify took command at the half-mile pole and roared away to a 2 ½-length victory over Good Magic under...

JOHN ASHER: Ladies and gentlemen, we will go through the list at the podium. Mike Smith, again, two‑time Kentucky Derby winner. (Applause)
Bob Baffert, the Kentucky Derby‑winning trainer. (Applause)
I'm going to go to Elliott and make...

Justify Wins the 144th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in Front of Rain-Soaked Crowd
Highest All-Sources Wagering on Kentucky Derby Day program and Kentucky Derby race
157,813 Endure Wettest Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 5, 2018)...

NEXT STOP PIMLICO FOR UNBEATEN DERBY HERO JUSTIFY
JUSTIFY (1st)/SOLOMINI (10th) – The 144th Kentucky Derby winner was full of energy this morning and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has every intention of heading to Baltimore for...

JOHN ASHER: Good evening, everyone. And welcome to the press conference following the 144th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks. And the winner of the Kentucky Oaks, Monomoy Girl! (Applause.)
I will start down here on the rail with the jockey who was...

Kentucky Derby Advance Wagering Odds and Double Will Pays (PDF)

The 144th Running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks Attracts 113,510 Fans as Monomoy Girl Claims the Lillies Kentucky Oaks sets All-time Wagering Record
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 4, 2018) – The fifth-highest crowd of 113,510 fans watched Monomoy Girl capture...