Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager gave bettors their latest early look at the 2026 Kentucky Derby picture, and the message was clear: the pari-mutuel field of “All Other Foals from the 2023 Foal Crop” remains the benchmark, but Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Ted Noffey has emerged as th...
The victory was not a surprise, because Further Ado was the 2-1 favorite in the 1 1/16-mile maiden special weight at Keeneland. But the margin was crazy: 20 lengths. Nobody saw that coming, not after he lost his first two starts by 3½ and 6¼ lengths....
Most of the stakes races set for the final weekend of the Bing Crosby fall meet at Del Mar are transfers from Hollywood Park, which shuttered in 2013 after 75 years to make room for the new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Despite the geography change, Friday’s 1½-mile Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) has retai...
A Deep Dive into the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes and the Road to the Roses The culmination of the Churchill Downs Fall Meet, the G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, represents one of the most vital opportunities for two-year-old colts to earn qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby. This race, run a...
Identifying True Value in the Kentucky Derby Futures Market December historically establishes the critical fault lines in the three-year-old division. Many casual bettors focus narrowly on the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile results, allowing true value to slip through the cracks as attention shifts to hol...
If you’re into history, Churchill Downs’ venerable Clark Stakes (G2) is for you. It was first run in 1875, the year the track opened, and the $600,000, 1 1/8-mile test for 3-year-olds and up will be run Friday for the 151st consecutive time. Talk about tradition. Rattle N Roll (post 6, 7-2) will...
The November Gateway: Decisive Moments on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse racing fans know the late days of November do not offer a reprieve; they deliver decisive action. Churchill Downs hosts one of the most vital two-year-old races of the entire year: the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes...
A Holiday Weekend treat of stakes races is all set to close out the horse racing meets at Churchill Downs and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. There’s a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race at Churchill Downs on Saturday, the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2), and a pair of Grade 1s on the turf at Del [&h...
The autumn leaves change color and the Breeders’ Cup dust settles, signaling a crucial pivot in the horse racing calendar: the official launch of the early Kentucky Derby prep season. This three-month stretch, spanning November, December, and January, transforms the landscape from juvenile suprema...
The First Saturday in May: Setting the Stage for the Run for the Roses The Kentucky Derby transcends simple horse racing; it represents the ultimate convergence of pedigree, preparation, and pure talent in Thoroughbreds. Every November, as two-year-olds mature into three-year-old hopefuls, owners an...
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...
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