Kentucky Derby News

September 17, 2023

West Saratoga wins Iroquois, earns first 10 points on Road to Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023) – Harray L. Veruchi’s West Saratoga is the early points leader on the 2024 “Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve” after the Exaggerator colt won Saturday’s...

September 17, 2023

V V’s Dream posts powerful 8 3/4-length win in Pocahontas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023) – V V’s Dream, owned by Michael J. Mackin’s MJM Racing, sat just off pacesetters Hot Beach and Youalmosthadme in the early stages of the race before easily running past those foes down the stretch...

September 15, 2023

Pedigree fun facts: 2023 Iroquois Stakes

Fittingly for the first scoring race on the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby, Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs showcases contenders with Triple Crown trail-themed pedigrees.
Morning line favorite Risk It is by Gun Runner, the...

September 14, 2023

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Iroquois Stakes Preview

The Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby is here! Darren and KK discuss the Road to the Kentucky Derby beginning with the Iroquois at Churchill Downs. They tell you what to look for and give their expert opinions on the first points race.

Inside the Kentucky...

September 13, 2023

A win bet and exotic bet for the 2023 Iroquois S.

A
total of 21 qualifying points are on the line in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois
S. (G3) at Churchill Downs. The one-mile contest for juveniles attracted a
really nice field of nine two-year-old prospects in the 2024 Road to the
Kentucky Derby challenge...

September 12, 2023

Iroquois kicks offs Road to Kentucky Derby 150

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –
The Road to Kentucky Derby 150 will begin Saturday at Churchill Downs where Winchell
Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s impressive maiden special weight winner
Risk It headlines a field of nine
two-year-olds that entered...

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.

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