Kentucky Derby News

September 11, 2023

Top 12 contenders to watch on 2024 Kentucky Derby trail

The Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby officially begins with Saturday’s Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs, the historic home of the Run for the Roses.

That means it’s time to collect prospects to follow! Promising two-year-olds have already...

Wagering September 11, 2023

Predict the winner with a Future Wager

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers allow racing fans to bet on potential contenders in the Derby and Oaks before the races’ final entrants are determined.

Expert picks September 11, 2023

How do our Wagering Experts see it?

Learn how to bet on the Kentucky Derby with tips from our racing experts.

September 11, 2023

Learn more on what bets you can make on the Kentucky Derby

Placing a bet on the Kentucky Derby is a fun way to have a rooting interest in the outcome, even if you don’t know much about the sport. But learning a few nuances of handicapping horse races will elevate your enjoyment of the Derby to a new level.

September 6, 2023

Expert Pick of the Week: 2023 Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes

An
overflow field of 16 will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Kentucky Downs lawn in
Saturday’s lucrative $1.7 million Kentucky Turf Cup S. (G2). The finale on a
major day of racing attracted a well-matched field in what seems like an
incredibly challenging...

August 31, 2023

Expert Pick of the Week: 2023 Jockey Club Gold Cup

A well-matched field of eight will go postward in Saturday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Saratoga. The 1 1/4-mile contest on the main oval lacks a clear-cut standout in the group, and I will look to the outside of the field for...

August 27, 2023

Arcangelo ascendant in Travers

Belmont S. (G1) winner Arcangelo extended his winning streak to four in Saturday’s Travers (G1) at Saratoga, putting himself in pole position for champion three-year-old male honors. The son of 2016 Travers record-setter Arrogate beat an all-star...

August 25, 2023

Pedigree fun facts: 2023 Travers Stakes

Saturday’s Travers (G1) is a veritable summit of leading three-year-olds, pitting last year’s champion juvenile Forte against the winners of the three Triple Crown races – Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mage, Preakness (G1) scorer...

August 24, 2023

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Travers Stakes Preview

Inside the Kentucky Derby is back with a preview of the 2023 Travers Stakes where all three winners of the Triple Crown races are set to compete at Saratoga Race Course. Darren and KK give you their best insights on the top 3-year-olds in the country...

August 24, 2023

Expert Pick of the Week: 2023 Travers Stakes

An exceptional field of seven of the leading sophomores in training will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga dirt in the ever-important $1.25 million Travers S. (G1).

The 164th edition of the contest attracted each of the three 2023 Triple Crown race...

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