Kentucky Derby News

May 3, 2016

Kentucky Oaks Undercard Advances: Grade I Winners Sheer Drama, Curalina Top La Troienne Field of Seven

GRADE I WINNERS SHEER DRAMA AND CURALINA TOP LA TROIENNE FIELD OF SEVEN;
2015 STEPHEN FOSTER WINNER NOBLE BIRD FACES NINE IN ALYSHEBA;
NICKNAME, CARINA MIA HEADLINE FIELD OF EIGHT IN EIGHT BELLES;
BREEDERS’ CUP WINNER CATCH A GLIMPSE EDGEWOOD...

May 2, 2016

Lyrics to ‘My Old Kentucky Home’

In Kentucky there are three major traditions – Basketball, bourbon and horse racing.
Therefore it makes perfect sense that the most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby, should feature the state’s official song, “My Old Kentucky Home.”
The...

May 2, 2016

When is the Kentucky Derby and what time will it take place?

The Kentucky Derby is scheduled for the first Saturday in May, which in 2016 falls on May 7.
It’s been run on the first Saturday in May since 1932, when it was permanently scheduled for that date instead of an undetermined date in mid-May. (In 1945,...

Expert picks May 2, 2016

Five best bets for Kentucky Derby newcomers

It's the first Saturday in May and, as a newcomer to the Sport of Kings, you're ready to bet the first horse race of your life – the Kentucky Derby. It's by far the most popular race in the country, attracting nearly $140 million...

Horse Profile May 2, 2016

How Nyquist got his name

Whenever you’re trying to figure out how a Thoroughbred was named, the answer often falls into one of two categories: a reference to the parent(s), or something meaningful in the life of the owner.
Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Nyquist obviously...

May 2, 2016

Bafffert's Mor Spirit,Asmussen's duo of Gun Runner and Creator Work

Three Kentucky Derby hopefuls put in their final works for Saturday’s $2 million Run for the Roses with breezes over a fast track Monday morning.
               Trainer Steve...

May 1, 2016

Checklist for Bettors at the Track on Derby Day

The Kentucky Derby is fast-approaching and we’ve put together a checklist for bettors at Churchill Downs on May 7.
Here is a list of 5 things every bettor needs on Derby Day:

Cash – Needs no explanation.
TwinSpires App on Smart Phone –...

May 1, 2016

How Can I Watch the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most watched televised sporting events in the United States. In five of the past seven years it has averaged more than 15 million viewers.
But how can someone watch the Kentucky Derby?
Well, CBS began televising the race...

Features May 1, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Oscar Nominated

Oscar Nominated was bred by Mrs. Jerry Amerman and raised at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington, Kentucky.
With a name like Oscar Nominated, you’d expect him to be handsome, and so he is.
“We liked him all along, and the Amermans liked him all...

Features May 1, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Creator

Creator’s chances of making it to the Kentucky Derby (G1) appeared slim after he was unable to break his maiden in his first five starts. But after shipping to Oaklawn Park in February, the gray made rapid progress, culminating in his victory in...

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