Kentucky Derby News

Expert picks February 22, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Rebel Stakes

A big field of 13 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Oaklawn dirt in Saturday’s lucrative, $1.25 million Rebel S. (G2).

Oaks News February 21, 2024

Champion Filly Just F Y I Leads 104 Nominations to Grade I, $1.5 Million Longines Kentucky Oaks

George Krikorian’s champion homebred Just F Y I leads a cast of 104 3-year-old fillies that were nominated to compete in the 150th running of the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) on Friday, May 3 at Churchill Downs.
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Wagering February 20, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Rebel Stakes

Over the last 20 years, the $1.25 million Rebel (G2) has been won by two of the best Kentucky Derby (G1) winners in recent memory: the once-beaten fan favorite Smarty Jones (2004) and Triple Crown winner American Pharoah (2015).

Derby News February 20, 2024

Takeaways from 2024 Risen Star

The $400,000 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds marked the start of the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series, which features 16 qualifiers for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 4, and here are three takeaways from the 1 1/8-mile...

Pedigree fun facts February 20, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Locked

Locked is bred on the same cross as fellow Kentucky Derby contender Sierra Leone.

Podcast February 19, 2024

Inside the Kentucky Derby: Risen Star Recap

With a new favorite on the leaderboard Darren and KK analyze Sierra Leone’s performance and look ahead to what we could expect from him moving forward.

Derby News February 19, 2024

Timberlake launches campaign in Rebel; West Omaha among 10 in Honeybee

Trainer Brad Cox has Timberlake in the Rebel (G2) and West Omaha in the Honeybee (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.

Derby News February 19, 2024

European Road to the 2024 Kentucky Derby resumes at Kempton

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby sends out Notable Speech, a smart debut winner at this track and trip Jan. 28.

Horse Profile February 19, 2024

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone earned 50 points on the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby following his half-length tally in the Risen Star S. (G2) at Fair Grounds.

Horse Profile February 19, 2024

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Stronghold

Eric Waller and Sharon Waller’s homebred Stronghold picked up 20 points on the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard following his tally in the Sunland Park Derby.

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