Kentucky Derby News

Post positions for the 2023 Kentucky Derby were drawn on Monday afternoon, triggering the annual debate among bettors as to which horses drew well, which drew poorly, and which might enjoy ideal trips in the “Run for the Roses.”

Some...

A son of 2007 Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Hard Spun, and tracing to the same ancestress as Barbaro, Two Phil’s sports classic connections throughout his ancestry. 
Here are his 12 pedigree fun facts:
1. Two Phil’s emulated sire Hard...

As a homebred for Peter Vegso, best known as the publisher who launched the inspirational Chicken Soup for the Soul books, Lord Miles ought to have a heartwarming story. And he does! 

His ancestress in the direct female line was born with no eyes;...

The first Saturday in May is synonymous with the Kentucky Derby (G1), but this year, the date takes on world-historical significance as the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III. May 6, 2023 is also a banner day in British horse racing, featuring...

ROCKET CAN WORKS TOWARD DERBY 149; PRACTICAL MOVE MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

LOUISVILLE, KY (Sunday, April 30, 2023) – Frank Fletcher Racing Operations’ Rocket Can completed his major preparation for Kentucky Derby 149 by working...

Vegso
Racing Stable’s homebred Lord Miles fought his way into the 2023 Kentucky Derby
(G1) field following his upset victory in the $750,000 Wood Memorial S. (G2) at
Aqueduct on April 8.

The
59-1 winner clocked nine furlongs on the fast main course...

DOZEN KENTUCKY DERBY HOPEFULS BREEZE AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, April 29, 2023) – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s likely Kentucky Derby (GI) favorite Forte headlined a busy morning beneath the Twin Spires at Churchill...

It’s fitting that Black Diamond Equine Corp. is listed as co-breeder of Angel of Empire, since the colt started out as a diamond in the rough in Pennsylvania coal country. Failing to sell as a Keeneland weanling, yet hinting of potential, he has...

CALM BEFORE THE STORM ON DERBY FRONT AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

LOUISVILLE, KY (Friday, April 28, 2023) – Overnight rain in Louisville left a sealed and muddy track for Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horses to navigate Friday morning.

But, no harm;...

C R K Stable’s Skinner ranks 19th on the 2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series leaderboard with 45 points. The sophomore colt most recently finished a close third in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 8, which rewarded the talented youngster...