Kentucky Derby News

February 23, 2018

Risen Star Review: Bravazo continues turnaround with Risen Star upset

Bravazo notched his first stakes win in the February 17 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds and with the 50-point prize, the improving 3-year-old likely guaranteed himself a spot in the Kentucky Derby field.
The 1 1/16-mile race kicked off the Championship...

February 23, 2018

Southwest Stakes Review: My Boy Jack rallies boldly over muddy track

My Boy Jack joined the Kentucky Derby picture with a flourish, closing fast to post a convincing win in the February 19 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. A juvenile turf stakes winner exiting a non-threatening third in the January 6 Sham (G3) at...

February 23, 2018

Risen Star Review: Bravazo continues turnaround with Risen Star upset

Bravazo notched his first stakes win in the February 17 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds and with the 50-point prize, the improving 3-year-old likely guaranteed himself a spot in the Kentucky Derby field.
The 1 1/16-mile race kicked off the Championship...

February 23, 2018

Southwest Stakes Review: My Boy Jack rallies boldly over muddy track

My Boy Jack joined the Kentucky Derby picture with a flourish, closing fast to post a convincing win in the February 19 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. A juvenile turf stakes winner exiting a non-threatening third in the January 6 Sham (G3) at...

February 22, 2018

5 Fast Facts: Most successful jockeys in Kentucky Derby history

5 Fast Facts for the most successful jockeys in Kentucky Derby history
5) Isaac Murphy: The first jockey to record three victories in the Kentucky Derby was the great African-American rider Isaac Murphy, who was also the first jockey elected to the Racing...

February 20, 2018

My Boy Jack rides rail to victory in Southwest

Much like Hawaakom did in the Razorback H. (G3) one race before, My Boy Jack burst threw an opening at the rail in the stretch en route to victory in the $500,000 Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Monday.
The 1 1/16-mile Southwest was the final Prep Season...

February 20, 2018

Churchill Downs, Derby Divas and Norton Cancer Institute Continue Oaks Partnership To Support Local Women's Breast Health Program

Nominations Open at Noon For 144 Breast Cancer Survivors to Walk in 2018 Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade presented by Kroger
LOUISVILLE, KY (Tuesday, February 20, 2018) – Churchill Downs, Derby Divas and Norton Cancer Institute today announced that...

Derby News February 20, 2018

Bravazo by inches bolts to top of Kentucky Derby leaderboard

Provided he remains healthy and competitive, Bravazo (#1, 54 points) virtually assured himself a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) starting field by a few inches over Snapper Sinclair (#4, 22) in last Saturday's Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.
The...

Horse Profile February 19, 2018

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Bravazo

Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Bravazo
Bravazo spent much of his career slipping under the radar. But after the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds, he became the first horse to book a place in the Kentucky Derby field.
The D. Wayne Lukas-trained...

Horse Profile February 19, 2018

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Sumahama (JPN)

Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Sumahama (JPN)
If his connections want it, Sumahama has a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
The son of Neo Universe won a place in the starting gate for the First Saturday in May at Churchill Downs courtesy of his victory...

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