Kentucky Derby News

History favors Kentucky Derby runners in the Preakness Stakes. The winner typically looms large and Justify will be an overwhelming favorite when the field lines up for Saturday’s 143rd Preakness at Pimlico.
Thirty-one of the last 35 Preakness winners...

Fresh off a brilliant Kentucky Derby (G1) as co-owners of victorious Justify and third-placer Audible, Kenny Troutt’s WinStar Farm marches on to Pimlico with a similarly strong representation for the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1). WinStar homebred...

The plethora of graded stakes at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby weekend took on added importance this year as it offered to the uninitiated an opportunity to get test runs over a main track and turf course that will serve as host site of the 2018 Breeders'...

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...