The Thrill of Derby Day The Kentucky Derby is not just a race—it’s a cultural spectacle woven into the fabric of American tradition. Held annually on the first Saturday in May, the 2025 edition marks the 151st running of this storied contest at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. With 20 of...
Unique Derby Day Cocktails to Elevate Your Party More Than a Race, It's a Celebration The Kentucky Derby, held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, is regarded as one of America’s most iconic sporting events. Beyond the thrilling two-minute race, the Derby is a social and culinary ...
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...
Bring the Track to Your Living Room The Kentucky Derby: A Race Like No Other Every first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs becomes more than just a horse race. It transforms into a nationwide celebration steeped in tradition, glamour, and good old-fashioned competition. Known as...
Churchill Downs has a Special Starting Gate to Accommodate the 20-horse Derby Field As much as Kentucky Derby betting has stayed the same and replicated decades of traditions, perhaps the biggest change overall may be the actual field size, or the actual number of runners who will be trying to make ...
Favorites in the Kentucky Derby seem to do well. Since 1908 and the advent of pari-mutuel wagering, favorites have won 39 times for roughly a 35 percent strike rate. In the years before pari-mutuel wagering between 1875 and 1907, sentimental favorites won 16 times for a near 50 percent win rate. T...
It’s a few days out from the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), and it appears wet weather could be a considerable factor in determining who can handle an off-track, be it muddy or sloppy. The weather forecast for Louisville on Saturday calls for temperatures in the mid-60s and about a 40% chance of ...
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...
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