Kentucky Derby News

As you might expect for a colt who sold for $1.2 million as a yearling, Tapwrit has always been the type to catch the eye.
His good looks match his pedigree. The gray gets his coat color from leading sire Tapit, and his dam, Appealing Zophie, won Saratoga’s...

Farrell is in full command of the Kentucky Oaks Leaderboard with rival Unique Bella sidelined with a shin injury. Her reign could come to an end with five preps left on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks series of points races, but she’s the one to beat...

Kentucky Derby: Full Court Press
This is the second installment of “Kentucky Derby: Full Court Press,” which centers on Albaugh Family Stable’s 3-year-old colt J Boys Echo and his team.
Part 2: Downgrade doesn’t change plans
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The $150,000 Beaumont Stakes (G3) at Keeneland on Sunday is the penultimate race in the Road to the Kentucky Oaks series of points races, and features a pair of Grade 1-winning fillies making their three-year-old bows.
Though it’s taking place in...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 7, 2017) – The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by TwinSpires.com is in its final stages with three crucial steppingstones on Saturday to America’s greatest race – the $750,000 Wood Memorial (GII),...

The $1 million Santa Anita Derby (G1) proved popular at the entry box, attracting a field of 13 Kentucky Derby hopefuls, and Iliad has been installed as a slight 7-2 morning line favorite. He’s one of four entrants from trainer Doug O’Neill.
As...

Irish War Cry made a name for himself by capturing his first three career starts, including the Holy Bull Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park by 3 3/4 lengths on February 4. Off that easy win, the Graham Motion trainee was sent off the even-money favorite...

Celebrates Modern American Cuisine with Local Ingredients and Traditional Southern Flavors 
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 6, 2017 – Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced the official menu of the 143rd Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands. Each year,...

The $1 million Blue Grass at Keeneland was downgraded to Grade 2 status this year but could wind up being the most important prep race for the 2017 Kentucky Derby. The 1 1/8-mile race features a quartet of graded stakes winners with serious aspirations...

Of the eight fillies entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Ashland Stakes (G1) at Keeneland, only one is currently listed in the top 14 on the Kentucky Oaks Leaderboard.
That one is Daddys Lil Darling, and the Kenny McPeek trainee can boost herself all...