Kentucky Derby News
Derby News March 1, 2024
Tales from the Crib: Fierceness
If champion Fierceness can fulfill owner Mike Repole’s quest for the Kentucky Derby (G1), his victory would carry special meaning as a homebred.
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.