Kentucky Derby News

From dominant sire lines to deep maternal families, the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) field has connections to past editions of the “Run for the Roses.”

Pioneerof the Nile and Uncle Mo have already sired a Derby winner.

Two sires of contenders...

The Kentucky Derby (G1) is a historical moment in its own right, but this year even more so because the all-time winningest trainer in North America is going to win his first Kentucky Derby.

Long on the duck at 0-for-23, Steve Asmussen has the best horse...

A full field of 20 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles on the famed Churchill Downs strip in Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1). The 148th Run for the Roses attracted a fantastic field of youngsters in what appears to be a wide-open contest....

C2 Racing Stable and La Milagrosa Stable’s White Abarrio made his first appearance on the Churchill Downs racetrack since last November when he jogged Tuesday morning over the sloppy surface.

Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr.,...

As a young gray colt stood in the ring at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s Winter Mixed Sale in January 2020, few took any interest. His sire was finding it difficult to establish himself in the ultra-competitive stallion market, and he...

Calumet Farm homebred Happy Jack ranks 20th on the 2022 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series leaderboard after having amassed 30 qualifying points. The Doug O’Neill trainee was last seen checking in third in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on...

Post positions for the 2022 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...

Louisville Native, Multi-Grammy Nominated Rap Sensation Jack Harlow Selected as Riders’ Up Presenter

Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that power vocalist Brittney Spencer will sing the national anthem at the 148th Kentucky Derby presented...

From one perspective, Cyberknife is well named. Owner Al Gold of Gold Square wanted to highlight the non-invasive cancer treatment that restored his health while preserving his quality of life. The equine Cyberknife, fittingly, has given him his biggest...

The action started when the track opened for training at 5:15 (all times Eastern) on a cloudy but mild Saturday morning at Churchill Downs when the Brad Cox-trained duo of Cyberknife and Zozos worked six furlongs together in 1:11.20...