Kentucky Derby News

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...

April 18, 2018

5 Fast Facts: Kentucky Derby Sires

1. Two stallions will have the opportunity to sire a second Kentucky Derby winner in the race's 2018 renewal on May 5. Malibu Moon, the sire of Arkansas Derby (G1) and Rebel (G2) winner Magnum Moon, previously sired 2013 Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Distorted...

April 18, 2018

Rob Gronkowski buys stake in namesake Kentucky Derby horse

Rob Gronkowski, the New England Patriots star tight end, has acquired 'a substantial stake' in his namesake Thoroughbred, Gronkowski, in advance of the May 5 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
'We are very excited to have...

April 17, 2018

With prep season over, Kentucky Derby field nearly set

The Road to the Kentucky Derby series is completed and, barring any hiccups, the field of 20 for Kentucky Derby 144 is now known.
At the weekend, Magnum Moon (#1, 150 points) delivered a powerful effort to take the Arkansas Derby (G1). The additional...

April 15, 2018

Magnum Moon wins Arkansas Derby to become Kentucky Derby points leader

Magnum Moon went gate-to-wire, and to the top of the Kentucky Derby (G1) Leaderboard, in winning the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) on Saturday at Oaklawn Park.
The win – worth 100 of the Arkansas Derby’s 170 points – gives Magnum Moon...

Derby News April 14, 2018

The Road to the Kentucky Derby points system (Part 3)

A new way of qualifying for the famed Kentucky Derby (G1) kicked off during the 2012-13 season, and both owners and trainers embraced the points-based system.
But Churchill Downs officials weren’t done.
Taking note of the excitement which erupted...

April 14, 2018

Sassy Sienna secures Kentucky Oaks berth with Fantasy victory

Medallion Racing and Jerry McClanahan’s Sassy Sienna entered Friday’s $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park on the outside of the 144th Kentucky Oaks (G1) field looking in. One nose victory later and the dark bay lass secured her spot...

April 14, 2018

Promises Fulfilled Breezes Half-Mile in :49 at Churchill Downs

Fountain of Youth (Grade II) front-running hero Promises Fulfilled published his first breeze back at Churchill Downs since his winter in Florida with a maintenance half-mile move in :49 in preparation for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford...

April 14, 2018

Kentucky Oaks Contender Coach Rocks Breezes at Churchill Downs

Roddy Valente, RAP Racing and West Point Thoroughbreds’ Gulfstream Park Oaks (Grade II) winnerCoach Rocks worked a half-mile in :48.60 Saturday morningat Churchill Downs in preparation for the $1 million Longines Kentucky...

April 14, 2018

My Boy Jack cements Derby entry with narrow Lexington win

Saddled with post 10, facing a short stretch as a deep closer, and needing a win to ensure a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) field in three weeks, My Boy Jack had not much margin for error in Saturday's $200,000 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland. Under...

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