Kentucky Derby News

Food March 15, 2024

Churchill Downs Racetrack Releases Official Food and Beverage Menu for Milestone 150th Kentucky Derby

New Head Chef Robert Lopez Celebrates Classic Derby Traditions, Unique and Seasonally Inspired Southern Dishes

Podcast March 14, 2024

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Future Wager Preview

No Prep Races? No Problem! Darren and KK give us a preview of what to expect for Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 and Kentucky Oaks Future Wager Pool 1. This will be bettors first opportunity to pick their Longines Kentucky Oaks winner and their second...

Expert picks March 13, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Queen Stakes

An overflow field of 13 fillies and mares will travel six panels on the Tapeta at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $125,000 Queen S.

Derby News March 13, 2024

Takeaways from 2024 Tampa Bay Derby

Tampa Bay Downs was forced to cancel wagering on the March 9 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) after a lengthy tote delay, but the Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifier still proved to be an exciting race. Here are three takeaways.

Derby News March 12, 2024

Risen Star Winner Sierra Leone Made 5-1 Favorite in Pool 5 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager

As the countdown continues to the 150th runnings of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) and Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI), fans will have an early chance to wager on their favorites in the fifth pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager...

Pedigree fun facts March 12, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Timberlake

Timberlake, who could become a record-equaling third Kentucky Derby (G1) winner sired by Into Mischief, blends American and European classic influences.

Podcast March 11, 2024

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Tampa Bay Derby Recap

Darren and KK give their analysis of a slow-paced Tampa Bay Derby. This race was the last 50-point race of the Championship Series of races. Trainer Chad Brown already has a top Kentucky Derby (G1) contender in Sierra Leone, and stablemate Domestic Product...

Derby News March 10, 2024

The art of training a racehorse

All horses know how to run. That’s what they do. But in the wild this is usually in straight lines or relatively open spaces.

Derby News March 10, 2024

Domestic Product gets up in blanket finish to Tampa Bay Derby

Klaravich Stables' homebred Domestic Product got up on the wire to deny No More Time in a frenetic finish at Tampa Bay Downs.

Derby News March 8, 2024

Tales from the Crib: Dornoch

One year after his brother Mage starred in the “Run for the Roses,” Dornoch aims to complete the first-ever sibling double in the Kentucky Derby.

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