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.

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