Is everyone excited about the $2 million Preakness Stakes? In some ways, yes. So what if Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty is a no-show; runner-up Journalism is in, and he’s the popular choice to win the second leg of racing’s Triple Crown. Pimlico will be demolished to make way for a ...
The news that Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty would skip the Preakness Stakes (G1) sent a jolt through the Triple Crown. Belmont Stakes Hopefuls line up in Peter Pan Trainer Bill Mott said Sovereignty would next point to the Belmont Stakes (G1) on June 7 at Saratoga. Mott felt the added time ...
Wet Weather Looms Over Derby 151 May 3, 2025, brings us to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, and Churchill Downs finds itself under a gray, brooding sky. Forecasts out of Louisville predict a high chance of rain by mid-afternoon, with scattered showers likely during the undercard races and a ...
After a few weeks of evaluating so much intel on the Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders, the US Racing Team handicappers have decided who to bet in the Run for the Roses. Who are the USRacing Team's Picks for the Run for the Roses? Journalism is the top pick from four of our seven handicappers to [&hell...
One horse's Connections will have their Derby Dreams come True The plot lines are plentiful, the betting options bountiful, and the fashion statements bold and beautiful: Horseplayers and racing fans, it’s time for the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. And what an unpredictable field! Speed ...
The horse racing world will be laser-focused on the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) Saturday as Churchill Downs presents the world’s most famous race. While the Derby holds all the prestige and tradition, racing handicappers have plenty to look forward to in the supporting races that afternoon. Her...
Update 5/1/2025 5:37 PM ET: Rodriguez scratched from Kentucky Derby, allowing Baeza to move into the 20-horse field. Update 5/2/2025 10:01 AM ET: Grande scratched from the Kentucky Derby, only 19 horses will compete. Update 5/3/2025 1:24 PM ET: NBC Weather Forecast report said it is most likely to r...
Betting $500 on the $5 million Kentucky Derby, May 3, Churchill Downs By The Professor (US Racing Handicapper) PRIME CONTENDERS #8 Journalism (3-1) Here is the moment we have been waiting for all winter into spring, and here is the horse who deservedly earned the role of Derby favorite. I...
For the past few years, picking the post-time favorite to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) has been about as reliable as listening to the weather forecasts for Louisville during Derby week. Fillies take the Churchill Downs Spotlight in Friday's Oaks You know the drill: you bring your rain gear to Churchil...
A Kentucky Derby trophy, the Holy Grail of thoroughbred racing, has eluded many all-time greats. Steve Asmussen, winningest trainer in North American history, also holds the record for Derby futility (0-for-26). Superpowers Godolphin and Coolmore have been chasing the Kentucky Derby in vain for deca...
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