Kentucky Derby News

Wagering April 3, 2018

Churchill Downs News Release: Bolt d'Oro, Audible, Unbeaten Justify and Champion Good Magic Top Wagering Interests for Final 2018 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool

A tightly-grouped foursome headed by Ruis Racing LLC’s San Felipe (GII) winner Bolt d’Oro (#2, 5-1) sits atop the morning line odds for the 24 wagering interests set for this weekend’s fourth and final pool of Churchill Downs’...

Derby News April 2, 2018

Inaugural European Road to the Kentucky Derby culminates in logical Gronkowski

When Churchill Downs officials announced last August the creation of a “European Road to the Kentucky Derby,” the opening of another avenue was simultaneously adventurous and uncertain. What kind of horse might ultimately score the most points...

April 1, 2018

Audible turns it up in Florida Derby win

With an impressive three-length victory, Audible looked the part of a serious Kentucky Derby contender in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park. The Todd Pletcher-trained colt extended his win streak to four and John Velazquez was up for...

March 31, 2018

Mendelssohn blows away rivals in U.A.E. Derby

In one of the most lopsided performances in a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep in years, Mendelssohn punched his ticket to the May 5 Run for the Roses with an emphatic 18-length demolition of his rivals in the U.A.E. Derby (G2) Saturday night at Meydan.
The 9-5...

March 31, 2018

Coach Rocks captures stakes debut in Gulfstream Park Oaks

Coach Rocks earned the majority of the 100-40-20-10 points up for grabs when rallying to catch Take Charge Paula in Saturday’s $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2).
The Oxbow filly raced in midpack as near 5-2 favorite Take Charge Paula took over...

March 31, 2018

Mendelssohn blows away rivals in U.A.E. Derby

In one of the most lopsided performances in a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep in years, Mendelssohn punched his ticket to the May 5 Run for the Roses with an emphatic 18-length demolition of his rivals in the U.A.E. Derby (G2) Saturday night at Meydan.
The 9-5...

Features March 30, 2018

Tales from the Crib: Promises Fulfilled

When Promises Fulfilled upset the Fountain of Youth (G2) at odds of 18-1, it wasn’t the first time he was cast in the role of underdog – or rewarded those who believed in him. A sick newborn and a bargain yearling, he’s come a long way...

March 30, 2018

5 Fast Facts: UAE Derby

Mubtaahij established the current time record for the race when going about 1 3/16 miles in 1:58.35 on March 28, 2015; it is, however, not the fastest running of the race, just the quickest since Meydan switched to dirt that same year. The fastest UAE...

March 30, 2018

Gronkowski secures Kentucky Derby berth in Burradon

The equine Gronkowski concluded his successful 'playoff' run toward the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Friday, capturing the Burradon Stakes at Newcastle, England, and securing an invitation to the Run for the Roses as the leading point earner in...

Features March 30, 2018

Tales from the Crib: Promises Fulfilled

When Promises Fulfilled upset the Fountain of Youth (G2) at odds of 18-1, it wasn’t the first time he was cast in the role of underdog – or rewarded those who believed in him. A sick newborn and a bargain yearling, he’s come a long way...

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