Kentucky Derby News

Wagering February 19, 2024

'All Others' 5-1 favorite, Sierra Leone 6-1 in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4

The pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3-Year-olds” closed as the 5-1 favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).

Derby News February 19, 2024

Stronghold, Recharge score in Sunland Park Derby, Oaks

Stronghold justified favoritism in the Sunland Park Derby, and Recharge remained unbeaten in the Sunland Park Oaks.

Derby News February 18, 2024

Japan Road: Ramjet takes off to upset Hyacinth

Ramjet revved up down the Tokyo stretch to upset the Hyacinth S. and become the new Japan Road leader.

Derby News February 17, 2024

Sierra Leone surges late, overhauls Track Phantom in Risen Star

The $2.3 million sales topper at Saratoga as a yearling, Sierra Leone now tops the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard after winning the Risen Star (G2).

Oaks News February 17, 2024

Tarifa makes winning stakes debut in Rachel Alexandra

Godolphin’s Tarifa was making her stakes debut in Saturday’s $291,000 Rachel Alexandra (G2), but the homebred filly toppled her more battle-tested rivals at Fair Grounds.

Derby News February 15, 2024

Japan Road: Unquenchable hopes to emulate brother in Hyacinth

The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby resumes with the Hyacinth S. at Tokyo Sunday (late Saturday night stateside at 12:25 a.m. ET).

Podcast February 15, 2024

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Risen Star Preview

The Risen Star stands to be a big preview for the Louisiana Derby with a strong field of contenders. With 50 points on the line for Road to the Kentucky Derby standings, Darren and KK analyze the field to give you, their picks for this race!

Education February 14, 2024

What type of horses run in the Kentucky Derby?

So what qualities do these elite Kentucky Derby contenders have?

Expert picks February 14, 2024

Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Risen Star Stakes

A dozen talented three-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt strip in Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star (G2).

Wagering February 14, 2024

Study Guide: 2024 Sunland Park Derby

For much of its history, the $400,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park has been held in late March over a distance of 1 1/8 miles.

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