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, ...
151st Kentucky Derby: Alphabet Betting for Fun, Maybe Profit In a nonsensical way, the Marx Brothers knew a good horse when they saw one. Here’s a little repartee between Groucho (Dr. Hackenbush) and Chico (Tony) from the 1937 movie “A Day at the Races.” Tony: Hey, boss! C'mere! Sun-Up is the ...
Is a horse's color an advantage in betting on the Kentucky Derby? If you bet on the bay, odds are you’ve probably picked a few Kentucky Derby winners through the years. Bay horses have been the most successful in the Derby (bay is also the most common horse color), earning the trophy for the winni...
Derby Favorite Journalism Works at Churchill; Maidens in the Derby The morning after becoming the Kentucky Derby favorite, Journalism put in his final workout before the Run for the Roses on Saturday (May 3) at Churchill Downs. There was quite a buzz on the backside as Journalism made his way to the...
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