Inside the Kentucky Derby: Upcoming Stakes Race Previews with Dan Bork

Apr 16, 2025 Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein

Thorpedo Anna wins the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media / Credit to John Gallagher)

As the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks fields begin to finalize, other key stakes races start to take shape at Churchill Downs. During Derby Week in the lead up to the Oaks and Derby there are plenty of big money stakes races and star power on display. Darren and KK dive into what to watch for during derby week with special guest Dan Bork. As the Assistant Racing Secretary and Stakes Coordinator at Churchill Downs, he has his finger on the pulse of all the horses and trainers that will be involved in undercard races live at Churchill Downs.

Additionally, the guys give the latest updates on the entries to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks participants.

Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.

Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May.

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