Kentucky Derby News
Derby News March 26, 2024
Takeaways from 2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks
One of eight major qualifiers offering points on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis, the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) has had a significant impact upon the last two runnings of the Kentucky Derby (G1), producing 2022 upsetter Rich Strike and last year’s runner-up Two...
Derby News March 25, 2024
UAE Derby: Post 13 for Japan’s unbeaten Forever Young
Forever Young could have stayed on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, but trainer Yoshito Yahagi preferred to earn his way in via Saturday’s UAE Derby (G2).
Derby News March 25, 2024
Fierceness favored in Florida Derby over Conquest Warrior, Hades
Champion Fierceness was overturned by Hades in the Holy Bull (G3), but the betting public is expected to send him off as the favorite again in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1).
Derby News March 25, 2024
Timberlake, Mystik Dan clash in Arkansas Derby
The winners of the past two Road to the Kentucky Derby events at Oaklawn Park, Timberlake and Mystik Dan, will square off in Saturday’s $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1).
Podcast March 25, 2024
Louisiana Derby & Jeff Ruby Steaks Recap
Darren and KK analyze Catching Freedom and Endlessly’s performance and look ahead to what we could expect from them moving forward.
Derby News March 25, 2024
Tales from the Crib: Hades
Bred, raised, and given his early training at Florida’s oldest Thoroughbred farm still in operation, Hades is adding a new chapter to the history of Ocala Stud.
Wagering March 25, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 Florida Derby
A field of 11 has turned out for the 2024 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park, led by champion Fierceness. Let's take a horse-by-horse look at the field:
Wagering March 25, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 Arkansas Derby
A deep and talented 10-horse field has entered Saturday's $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park.
Derby News March 24, 2024
Endlessly cruises to four-length victory in Jeff Ruby Steaks
Endlessly dominated his rivals in Saturday’s 53rd running of the $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (Grade III), the marquee race of the Turfway Park Racing & Gaming season.
Derby News March 23, 2024
Catching Freedom goes last to first in Louisiana Derby
A moderate pace couldn't stop Catching Freedom from making a last-to-first rally to win the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds on Saturday.