Kentucky Derby News
Derby News January 21, 2024
Track Phantom dictates throughout in Lecomte
The Steve Asmussen-trained Track Phantom made it two straight wins on the Fair Grounds Road to the Kentucky Derby, and extended his streak to three overall, in Saturday’s Lecomte (G3).
Oaks News January 20, 2024
West Omaha romps in Silverbulletday
Gary and Mary West’s homebred West Omaha impressed as the 9-10 favorite in Saturday’s Silverbulletday S. at Fair Grounds, rapidly opening up down the stretch to earn 20 points toward the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Wagering January 20, 2024
Parchment Party intrigues at a price in KDFW Pool 3
I’d like to highlight the appeal of #28 Parchment Party, a 40-1 shot on the morning line.
Food January 19, 2024
Kentucky Derby fashion over the decades 1875-2024
The beauty of the Thoroughbred is not the only spectacle on display the first Saturday in May, when a field of 20 three-year-old horses race for a chance at glory in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Podcast January 18, 2024
Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Lecomte Stakes Previews
The Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby continues with the second major points race at Fairgrounds in the Lecomte Stakes
Derby News January 18, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 Lecomte Stakes
The Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up on Saturday with the running of the $200,000 Lecomte S. (G3) at Fair Grounds.
Expert picks January 18, 2024
Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Lecomte Stakes
A solid field of three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Lecomte S. (G3). The 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby series tussle will offer a total of 42 qualifying points (20-10-6-4-2) to the top five finishers...
Wagering January 17, 2024
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 Opens Friday Led By 8-1 Individual Favorite Fierceness
Fans will have their third of six early betting opportunities Friday-Sunday for Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager led by 8-1 individual favorite Fierceness
Pedigree fun facts January 15, 2024
10 Pedigree fun facts: Fierceness
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) star Fierceness is a third-generation colorbearer for Repole Stable, on his mother’s side, and Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher looms large on both halves of the pedigree.
Derby News January 14, 2024
Track Phantom aims to make it a double in Lecomte; Silverbulletday attracts eight
The Lecomte is the 13th race (7 p.m. ET) on Road to the Derby Day at Fair Grounds, anchoring a six-stakes bonanza including the Silverbulletday S. (10th race at 5:30 p.m. ET) on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.