Kentucky Derby News

Podcast March 1, 2024

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Contenders Return for Championship Series Races

A huge weekend of Road to the Kentucky Derby races will have major impacts on the leaderboard. There are plenty of points on the line this weekend but don’t worry, Darren and KK are here to analyze the race fields and give you their picks for these...

Derby News March 1, 2024

Bergamasco upstages favorites in Patton Race on European Road

Bergamasco was the outsider in a three-runner Patton Race at Dundalk on Friday, but the Jack Davison pupil upstaged his rivals on the European Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Oaks News March 1, 2024

Kentucky Derby Week and Kentucky Derby Day Schedules

The lead up to the Kentucky Derby ends at the presentation of a full, rich opening night at Churchill Downs April 27, which happens to be the new day to catch the Kentucky Derby post position draw! Kentucky Derby week holds significant importance and...

Expert picks February 29, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Fountain of Youth Stakes

A superb field of nine three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park main surface in Saturday’s $400,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2).

Wagering February 29, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 San Felipe Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues on Sunday with the running of the $300,000 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita, a 1 1/16-mile qualifier worth 50-25-15-10-5 points to the top five finishers.

Wagering February 29, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Gotham Stakes

A total of 105 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualification points are up for grabs in Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham S. (G3) at Aqueduct.

Derby News February 29, 2024

European Road: Patton attracts O’Brien duo of Henry Adams, Navy Seal

Aidan O’Brien nominated two colts to the 2024 Triple Crown, Henry Adams and Navy Seal, and both are entered in Friday’s Patton.

Derby News February 28, 2024

El Grande O shortens up to a mile for Gotham

El Grande O was caught at the wire in the Feb 3. Withers (G3) attempting to stretch his speed 1 1/8 miles. On Saturday at Aqueduct, El Grande O will cut back to the more favorable distance of one mile in the $300,000 Gotham (G3).

Pedigree fun facts February 27, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone first made headlines when commanding the top price of $2.3 million as a yearling at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga.

Derby News February 27, 2024

Epic Ride looks for back-to-back stakes wins in John Battaglia Memorial

Epic Ride headlines an oversubscribed field of 14 three-year-olds entered in the $150,000 John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park on Saturday.

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