Kentucky Derby News

Coffeepot Stables’ Flora Dora tracked behind the leaders in Sunday’s $100,000 Busanda S. at Aqueduct before rallying in the stretch to score a one-length victory under jockey Jose Oritz.
Trained by Marialice Coffey, the chestnut daughter of...

Cash is King LLC’s Cathryn Sophia found herself in an unusual position on Saturday in the $200,000 Forward Gal S. (G2) – running behind her rivals instead of leading the way.
The talented bay filly easily romped in her initial two starts by...

Dennis Drazin’s homebred Sunny Ridge brought solid juvenile form into Saturday’s $250,000 Withers (G3) at Aqueduct, concluding 2015 with runner-up finishes in the Champagne (G1) and Delta Jackpot (G3), and the New Jersey-bred gelding enhanced...

Class told in Saturday's $350,000 Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park as 3-10 favorite Mohaymen asserted his superiority in the final half-mile of the 1 1/16-mile Kentucky Derby (G1) prep.
Third early, the gray son of Tapit split rivals down the backside...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Jan. 29, 2016) – Leading American graphic artist John Mattos, whose Art Deco works have created indelible retro-style images for American films, major sports events and celebrations of iconic individuals, architecture,...

Bidding to Succeed American Pharoah as Triple Crown Champion

Early Nomination Total for 2016 Classic Series at 368;
Triple Crown Winners Baffert (35 Nominees), Zayat Stables LLC (15) Lead in Respective Nominations by Trainers, Owners
With memories...

Mohaymen, whose promising juvenile campaign ended with three wins including the Remsen (G2) and Nashua (G2) at Aqueduct in November, embarks on his road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) Saturday in the $400,000 Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
The 1 1/16-mile...

Impressive maiden winner Alto Belle was the highlight in Aqueduct’s $100,000 Busanda S. when it was scheduled for January 23 and keeps that status in the redrawn version after the original race was postponed to Sunday due to Winter Storm Jonas.
This...

Winner of the January 2 Jerome (G3), Flexibility will seek his second straight victory over Aqueduct’s inner track in Saturday’s $250,000 Withers (G3). The 1 1/16-mile race is part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, offering points...

With memories of the triumphant 2015 Triple Crown run by Zayat Stables LLC’s American Pharoah still fresh, the owners and trainers of 368 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, headed by Reddam Racing LLC’s unbeaten champion Nyquist, have embarked on a...