Only one runner since 1908 broke his maiden in the Kentucky Derby, meaning that the majority of all Derby runners have at least graduated to the winners’ class and made it to stakes company. In 2020, Authentic became the fourth Derby winner to have broken his maiden at Del Mar. Mandaloun, the even...
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...
What Does a Kentucky Derby Winner Cost? Once again this year, the Kentucky Derby will be run for a purse of $5 million, which means the winner will take home a minimum of $3 million. But before the group of 20, pending late defections, makes it to the starting gate, a significant financial investmen...
Traffic and Bumping aren't Unexpected in the Crowded Derby Despite its justified reputation as a roughly run race, the Kentucky Derby overall has been largely free of riding infractions, fouls, and interference. There have only been a few incidents worth investigating by stewards. In 2019, Gary and ...
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...
Luxor Cafe (15-1) and Admire Daytona (30-1), Japan’s two entries in Saturday’s $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), turned in workouts on Tuesday at Churchill Downs over a fast track. Luxor Café, trained by Noriyuki Hori, worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.40 with jockey Joao Moreira aboard. Admire Day...
Each year since 1971, Eclipse Awards have been given to the elite runners from each division, as well as to racing’s top owner, breeder, and jockeys. The awards, which are named for foundation sire Eclipse, are voted on a three-body panel consisting of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association ...
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...
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is nearly here, and it's time to gear up for what promises to be an exciting "Run for the Roses." With a whole field of 20 horses expected to load into the starting gate, there's a lot of chatter about who's truly ready to take the crown and who's just another face [&hel...
Citizen Bull's just messin’ around in final Derby workout He leaves from the unfavorable inside post in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday. Still, it sure looks like Citizen Bull is prepared for a fast start and a strong Kentucky Derby betting odds breaker. Under jockey Martin Garcia, ...
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