As the 2026 Kentucky Derby trail begins to take shape, two juvenile horses have caught the attention of trainers, bettors and pundits alike: Chip Honcho and Mob. Their recent maiden-breaking wins at Churchill Downs have vaulted them into early Derby conversation, valuable intel if you’re thinking ...
Kentucky Derby betting in late November is already circling around one central question: among the current 2026 Kentucky Derby leaderboard horses, who actually runs the fastest? Using Equibase speed figures and key final times from the major prep races so far, we can sort through the noise and see w...
The early stages of the Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby have already told us plenty about raw talent and speed figures. But for long-range Kentucky Derby betting and futures strategy, pedigree is where you separate temporary buzz from true classic potential. The strongest bloodlines do not guarantee...
The path to the Kentucky Derby is always unpredictable, but certain barns manage to rise above the chaos year after year. Some trainers thrive on early-season dominance, some rely on slow-developing colts that peak at the right time, and others show up with so much firepower that bettors simply brac...
The Road to the Roses is just starting to heat up, but the 2026 Kentucky Derby picture already has a clear focal point. A handful of 2-year-olds are separating from the pack on the early Kentucky Derby leaderboard, and one name is doing more than just showing up in the points table....
Master the Mint Julep Millions: Your Ultimate Derby Exotic Betting Guide The Kentucky Derby, "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," presents a thrilling spectacle of speed, stamina, and, most importantly for the savvy enthusiast, staggering wagering opportunity. While a straight Win bet offers s...
The November Pivot: Juvenile Campaigns Launch onto the Road to the Roses November asserts itself as the most pivotal month for juvenile Thoroughbreds, marking the definitive shift from short-distance sprint campaigns to the demanding endurance required of potential Triple Crown contenders. This peri...
The $300,000 Iroquois Stakes (G1) opens the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday, with Comport the 6-5 morning line favorite in a field of 10 2-year-olds. Fittingly, the Iroquois at Churchill Downs is the first of more than two dozen Derby preps around the country that lead back to the 152nd ...
Believe it or not, the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) opens Saturday at Churchill Downs with the $300,000 Iroquois Stakes (G3). For all of you handicappers tracking promising 2-year-olds over the summer, it’s time to hunker down and see if you’re on the right path. The 1-mile Iroquois offers De...
Junior Alvarado, the jockey who guided Sovereignty to victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1), was fined $62,000 and suspended two racing days for violating riding crop rules by striking his horse above the permitted limit. The Kentucky stewards announced the penalties on Friday (May 9), stating&nbs...
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