Kentucky Derby News

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.

Derby News April 1, 2024

Classifying the different types of horse races

Like the majority of the runners out there, Sonneteer’s initial starts came in maiden contests. Maidens are restricted to horses who have never won, or have been disqualified if they did finish first.

Pedigree fun facts March 31, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Catching Freedom

Catching Freedom’s sire, Constitution, and paternal grandsire, Tapit, have been star-crossed in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but perhaps their fortunes will change on this first Saturday in May.

Derby News March 30, 2024

Fierceness scores early knockout in Florida Derby

Going into Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park, reigning champion juvenile colt Fierceness needed to produce an effort akin to his dominating win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) last fall to assuage concerns generated by his...

Oaks News March 30, 2024

Power Squeeze extends wins streak in Gulfstream Park Oaks; Thorpedo Anna romps in Fantasy

Power Squeeze, who had been active all winter in Florida, got the better of odds-on favorite Ways and Means in Saturday's $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2).

Derby News March 30, 2024

Muth wins Arkansas Derby

Zedan Racing Stables’ Muth took over entering the stretch and edged clear to a two-length decision in Saturday’s $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn

Derby News March 30, 2024

Japan’s Forever Young punches Kentucky Derby ticket in UAE Derby

Undefeated Japanese colt Forever Young justified odds-on favoritism in Saturday’s $1 million UAE Derby (G2), securing a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Expert picks March 27, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Florida Derby

A total of 11 sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles on the Gulfstream Park main oval in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1).

Wagering March 27, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 UAE Derby

A talented 13-horse field has turned out to contest Saturday's UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan in Dubai. Held over 1,900 meters (about 1 3/16 miles) on dirt, the UAE Derby awards Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points to the top five finishers on a...

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