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...