Kentucky Derby News

A total of eight Kentucky Derby alumni will compete on Saturday's Breeders' Cup card at Churchill Downs, all of whom hope to add their names to a very select group.
Since 1988, the first of eight occasions Churchill has previously played host...

Favored Magna Grecia just outdueled Phoenix of Spain – and then survived a stewards’ inquiry – to give trainer Aidan O’Brien his ninth win in Saturday’s Vertem Futurity Trophy (G1). Doncaster’s signature event for two-year-olds...

Formerly known as the Racing Post Trophy, Saturday’s rebranded Vertem Futurity Trophy (G1) at Doncaster historically yields European classic contenders. The mile feature is also a scoring race on the European Road to the Kentucky Derby, offering...

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) is among the most exciting events on the biggest weekend of racing. In addition, it holds special intrigue and importance when Churchill Downs hosts it.
The Juvenile winner will not only be in the driver’s...

 total of 15 juveniles threw their hats in the ring to contest Future Star Friday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1). A trio in the field made their way to Churchill Downs via victories in the 'Win & You're In'...

Two-time Eclipse Award champion Lookin at Lucky was out of luck in his Breeders’ Cup attempts during his racing career, but as a sire, he’s in a position to go for an unprecedented Classic (G1)/Distaff (G1) double on November 3 at Churchill...

Chad Brown. Turf racing.
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Saturday is Empire Showcase Day for New York-breds at Belmont Park , with eight stakes races worth a total of $1.75 million. The weather is supposed to cooperate so we are hoping all five turf races stay on it....

One of two key Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) trends will likely be defied in the November 2 renewal at Churchill Downs . The question is, which one?
For a race that had been a haven for favorites in its early years, the Juvenile has turned into unfriendly...

1.       CHAMPIONS DAY AT ROYAL ASCOT
Four Group-1 events will headline a massive day of racing at Ascot on Saturday. Champions Day will play host to prestigious races such as the Champion Stakes (Eng-G1), Queen Elizabeth...

A couple weeks ago, identifying Thoroughbreds by color and markings was discussed. But now it’s time to discuss the rarest color – or non-color as it were.
That is the color white.
It’s easy to overlook when referring to Thoroughbreds...