Kentucky Derby News
Features April 20, 2018
Tales from the Crib: Hofburg
If you knew nothing about Hofburg as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender, his name alone would be a substantial clue. Only a colt of the most exquisite bloodlines, physique, and comportment could bear such a name worthily, evoking the stateliness of Imperial...
Features April 20, 2018
Tales from the Crib: Hofburg
If you knew nothing about Hofburg as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender, his name alone would be a substantial clue. Only a colt of the most exquisite bloodlines, physique, and comportment could bear such a name worthily, evoking the stateliness of Imperial...
April 20, 2018
Kentucky Derby Update: Bravazo Breezes in Preparation for Kentucky Derby
Calumet Farm’s Risen Star (Grade II) winner Bravazo breezed six furlongs in 1:15.40 Friday morning at Churchill Downs in preparation for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (GI), which will be staged for the 144th consecutive...
April 20, 2018
Kentucky Derby Works to be Streamed Live Starting Saturday, New Time 7:30-7:45 a.m.
Churchill Downs Racetrack, in conjunction with TwinSpires.com, will provide live online streaming of Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders’ workouts when the exclusive 7:30-7:45 a.m. (all times Eastern) training window begins in earnest Saturday.
The...
April 20, 2018
Gronkowski’s form put to test at Newmarket; Mendelssohn in good shape since Dubai
News about Rob Gronkowski buying into his namesake Kentucky Derby (G1) contender rightly grabbed all the headlines, but there are a couple of strictly racing-related updates for Gronkowski the horse.
Since our last article summing up the European Road...
April 19, 2018
Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation Announces 50/50 Charitable Gaming Raffles During Kentucky Derby Week
DERBY DAY RAFFLE GUARANTEES MINIMUM $50,000 POOL, HALF TO RAFFLE WINNER, HALF TO THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE AND OTHER CHARITABLE INITIATIVES
LOUISVILLE, KY., (Thursday, April 19, 2018) –Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation today announced the opening...
April 19, 2018
Kentucky Derby Update -- Lone Sailor Blitzes Five Furlongs in :57.60
G M B Racing’s TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (Grade II) runner-up Lone Sailor fired a bullet five-furlong move in :57.60 Thursday morning at Churchill Downs in preparation for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I)...
April 19, 2018
Churchill Downs Announces New Derby Week Entry Procedures & Security
Track encourages guests to visit KentuckyDerbyParking.com for parking, arrival & entry information
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”), home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby, announced today new entry...
April 19, 2018
Lone Sailor Zips Five Furlongs; Hargrave Memorial Set For Monday
G M B Racing’s TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (Grade II) runner-up Lone Sailor fired a bullet five-furlong move in :57.60 Thursday morning at Churchill Downs in preparation for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I)...
April 19, 2018
Fillies in the Kentucky Derby…who went on to win the Oaks?
How many fillies have run in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? How many fillies have won the Derby? How many fillies have run in both the Derby and the Kentucky Oaks (G1)?
So many questions, so little time before the 144th Run for the Roses takes place on May...
