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Latest news February 3, 2025
Submissions for 2025 Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade Now Open
Submissions to participate in the 2025 Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade on Friday, May 2 are now open.
This year’s Survivors Parade will honor 150 Breast and Ovarian cancer survivors and fighters with tickets for the selected recipient and a guest...
Oaks News February 2, 2025
Tenma gallops in Las Virgenes
Much the best over just two rivals, the Bob Baffert filly vaulted to the top of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) points leaderboard with a total of 33 points.
Derby News February 1, 2025
Burnham Square last to first in Holy Bull; Eclatant rallies in Forward Gal
Burnham Square rolled past favored Tappan Street to win Saturday’s Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park, and Eclatant captured the Forward Gal (G3) to top the Kentucky Oaks leaderboard.
Derby News February 1, 2025
Citizen Bull extends win streak to three in Robert B. Lewis
There was a brief, anxious moment for champion juvenile colt Citizen Bull in his season debut Saturday in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita. But after bobbling slightly at the start, the son of Into Mischief quickly seized control and never...
Derby News February 1, 2025
Veteran Derby connections back on trail following Captain Cook's win in Withers
Captain Cook, who hopped on the classic trail by virtue of a victory in the $250,000 Withers S. at Aqueduct on Saturday, already has a number of connections to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Pedigree fun facts January 31, 2025
Pedigree fun facts: Speed King
Speed King is an aptly-named colt from the first crop of outstanding sprinter Volatile.
Derby News January 30, 2025
Looking Ahead: Kentucky Derby hopefuls Ferocious and Burnham Square
The Florida Road to the Kentucky Derby begins Saturday with the Holy Bull S. (G3), the first of three qualifying races held at Gulfstream Park. Kentucky Derby winners Go for Gin (1994), Funny Cide (2003), and Barbaro (2006) used it as a stepping stone...
Horse Profile January 29, 2025
Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Hit Show and Catching Freedom
Hit Show and Catching Freedom—stablemates and Kentucky Derby alumni—are back on track in 2025, looking to add Grade 1 wins to their resumes.
Wagering January 29, 2025
Study Guide: 2025 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
The Robert B. Lewis has produced a trio of Kentucky Derby winners since the 1980s, most recently I’ll Have Another in 2012.
Expert picks January 29, 2025
Expert Pick of the Week: Holy Bull Stakes
A cast of seven talented sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main strip at Gulfstream Park in Saturday’s $265,000 Holy Bull S. (G3).