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Derby Horse Auction Prices Run the Gamut

25 min 33 sec ago
Public auction prices for the 21 horses entered and still under consideration for the Kentucky Derby (G1) range from a $11,000 bargain buy from the last book of the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale to a $2.3 million sale topper.

Did Fierceness Run Too Fast in the Florida Derby?

12 hours 25 min ago
In winning the race that has produced the most Kentucky Derby (G1) winners, Fierceness crossed the line 13 1/2 lengths in front in a blistering time of 1:48.22 for the mile-and-an-eighth. But was it too fast?

150th Kentucky Derby: Highlights and Predictions

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 21:00
The historic 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby (G1) is set for May 4 and once again the opening leg of the Triple Crown stands center stage in the sport.

Dornoch 'Ready' for KY Derby After Receiving Hoof Care

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 21:00
Trainer Danny Gargan said Dornoch is ready to go for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) following routine pre-race work by farrier Ian McKinlay for treatment of a lingering quarter crack.

Fierceness, Sierra Leone Showdown in Kentucky Derby 150

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 21:00
Fierceness and Sierra Leone meet for the first time May 4 when they battle 18 other 3-year-olds before an expected crowd of more than 150,000 fans in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs

On the Rise: Antonio Fresu

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 15:00
In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

On Racing: Amermans Finally Get Their Shot at the Derby

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 15:00
Longtime owner-breeders John and Jerry Amerman finally have a Kentucky Derby (G1) horse in Endlessly, who's won five of six career races but never has run on dirt.

Making a Good Surface Better at Churchill Downs

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 03:00
The most visible changes may be the new controlled-cut harrows that condition the racing surface and—to some extent—the surface itself as Churchill Downs and others note host of changes made to improve safety at the Louisville track.

Fierceness Tops Season-Ending Derby Dozen Rankings

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:00
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Meet the Field for the 150th Kentucky Derby

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:00
Take a look at the field for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1), as the contenders put in their final preparations for the May 4 classic at Churchill Downs.

Injury Forces Encino Out of Derby; Epic Ride In

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:00
Replacing Encino is Epic Ride, who was last seen finishing third in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland behind Sierra Leone and Just a Touch.

NBC Sports' Moss Previews Kentucky Derby, Offers Picks

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:00
NBC commentator Randy Moss provided his keen insight into all things Derby, including his prediction of the top four finishers, during a wide-ranging question-and-answer session conducted on behalf of America's Best Racing.

Dornoch a Rarity as Full Brother to KY Derby Winner

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:00
When the Kentucky Derby (G1) gates spring open May 4, Dornoch and Mage will become the seventh pair of full siblings to have started in America's premier classic race in consecutive years.

Japanese Derby Contenders Log Contrasting Final Drills

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:00
Forever Young and T O Password had their final drills for the Kentucky Derby April 30 at Churchill Downs, and the approaches were vastly different for the two Japanese contenders.

Honor Marie, Our Pretty Woman Intriguing Longshot Picks

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:00
The Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1) offer so many value bets and live longshots this year that I decided to make them the focus and dig deeper into the value in these two races.

Starr Lands on Sierra Leone as Top Kentucky Derby Pick

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:00
Ellis Starr: Sierra Leone is a very smart horse, and when given his cue to speed up, he does just that. In the Kentucky Derby, this kind of on-command acceleration should allow Sierra Leone to quickly overtake a lot of horses on the far turn.

Jockey Kimura Talks About His Derby Mount: T O Password

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:00
Multiple Sovereign Award-winning rider Kazushi Kimura discusses his mount in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1): T O Password.

Dollars and Sense: Kentucky Derby's Impressive Reach

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:00
Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst

Baffert's Imagination Joins Muth as Aimed for Preakness

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 21:00
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert—who remains barred by Churchill Downs from racing there, notably in the Kentucky Derby (G1)—looks poised to run a pair of 3-year-olds in the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.

Starter Jordan: 'Think We'll be Fine' With Sierra Leone

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 21:00
Churchill Downs starter Scott Jordan does not expect Sierra Leone to pose a problem loading for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) after the colt delayed the break of the April 6 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland.

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