Kentucky Derby News

May 2, 2018

5 Fast Facts: Kentucky Derby

1. The Kentucky Derby was first run on Monday, May 17, 1875, the first ever day of racing at the track that would become known as Churchill Downs. The Derby, then run at 1 1/2 miles, was the second of four races on the program. Interestingly, another...

May 2, 2018

DERBY AND OAKS HORSES ENJOY ROUTINE MORNING; MENDELSSOHN EXPECTED ON TRACK THURSDAY

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, May 2, 2018) – All entrants but one for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks were on the track at Churchill Downs on a balmy Wednesday morning in Kentucky.
The one is UAE Derby (Grade II) winner Mendelssohn,...

May 2, 2018

BREEDERS’ CUP LAUNCHES OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES AHEAD OF KENTUCKY DERBY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2018) – Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, today announced the launch of a new sweepstakes tied to the 2018 Kentucky Derby. Titled The Road to Churchill:...

May 2, 2018

TAA to Receive Donation from Audible Inc. on Derby Day

May 2, 2018 (Louisville, KY): Audible Inc., the world’s largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, will donate $25,000 to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) May 5 as a continuation of Audible...

May 2, 2018

Monomoy Girl headlines Kentucky Oaks 144

A 5 1/2-length wire job in the Ashland Stakes (G1) at Keeneland on April 7 helped propel Monomoy Girl into 2-1 favoritism when the post positions were drawn Monday for the $1 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) on Friday, May 4, at Churchill Downs.
The Brad Cox-trained...

Features May 1, 2018

Tales from the Crib: Combatant

As if we needed more reason to mourn the loss of internationally renowned sire Scat Daddy in 2015, at the young age of 11, the late Coolmore stallion is responsible for four  Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders. Two fittingly have Coolmore...

May 1, 2018

Undefeated Justify 3-1 Morning Line Favorite For Kentucky Derby Presented By Woodford Reserve

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 1, 2018) – China Horse Club International, Heads of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing and WinStar Farm’s undefeated Justify has been established as the 3-1 morning-line favorite in a field of 20 3-year-olds...

Derby News May 1, 2018

Quotes From The 144th Kentucky Derby Draw

QUOTES FROM THE 144th KENTUCKY DERBY DRAW
JASON SERVIS (FIRENZE FIRE, Post Position 1, 50-1) – “I think it’s a lot better than 19 or 20, really. I’d rather be inside. I’m OK with it.”
DALE ROMANS (FREE DROP BILLY, Post...

May 1, 2018

Kentucky Derby Update for Tuesday, May 1, 2018

JUSTIFY 3-1 MORNING-LINE DERBY FAVORITE, MAKES INITIAL CHURCHILL DOWNS APPEARANCE
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 1, 2018) – China Horse Club International, Head of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing and WinStar Farm’s undefeated Justify,...

May 1, 2018

“Thurby” Celebrates Kentucky Bourbon, Culture And Racing For Fifth Year

Features Live Music, Kentucky Food & Drink and a 2018 Derby Box Giveaway 
LOUISVILLE, KY (Tuesday, May 1, 2018) – The fifth annual Thurby presented by Old Forester® will kick off Derby weekend on Thursday with its annual celebration...

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