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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.

Epic Ride, Mugatu Play Derby Waiting Game as Alternates

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 21:00
Five days away from the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, the connections of two alternates, Epic Ride and Mugatu, can only hope for a Rich Strike-like opportunity and upset.

Gaffalione Looking Forward to Derby With Sierra Leone

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 15:00
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs.

Favored Fierceness Brings Repole World to the Derby

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 00:00
The least surprising news surrounding the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is that Mike Repole has contrarian thoughts about the conventional wisdom in horse racing.

Gasaway Relishing Mystik Dan's Run to the Derby

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 00:00
Horse racing, like most things, becomes someone's passion after being introduced to it by a parent. That is no different for Lance Gasaway, co-owner and co-breeder of Mystik Dan, who is set to run in the Kentucky Derby May 4 at Churchill Downs.  

Fierceness is KY Derby 5-2 Favorite, Draws Post 17

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 03:00
Fierceness, 2023 champion 2-year-old male and winner of the Florida Derby (G1), is the 5-2 morning-line favorite and will break from post 17 in the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Demeritte a Longshot to Achieve Lifelong Derby Dream

Sun, 04/28/2024 - 03:00
West Saratoga may be a longshot in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1), but trainer Larry Demeritte is familiar with overcoming the longest of odds.

Joseph Returns to KY Derby After CDI's '23 Suspension

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 21:00
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., reinstated last summer after suspension by CDI pending an investigation into two horse deaths, is back competing at Churchill Downs. The Florida-based horseman runs longshot Catalytic in the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4.

Homebred Mystik Dan Brings Arkansas Owners to KY Derby

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 21:00
Trainer Kenny McPeek and co-owner Lance Gasaway discuss running Mystik Dan in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Sierra Leone, Eight Others Breeze Toward Kentucky Derby

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 21:00
Highlighted by a joint workout from graded stakes-winning stablemates Domestic Product and Sierra Leone, nine 3-year-olds breeze April 27 at Churchill Downs in preparation for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Sierra Leone Racing for a 'Purpose' in Kentucky Derby

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 03:00
Sierra Leone's co-owner Brook Smith donates a portion of his purses to the Backside Learning Center, a nonprofit organization that provides support to more than 1,000 people that live and work at both Churchill Downs and its nearby training center.

Velazquez, Pletcher Discuss 28-Year Association

Sat, 04/27/2024 - 03:00
Hall of Famers John Velazquez and Todd Pletcher talk about their long association.

The Gang's All Here: Final Derby Contenders Arrive

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 21:00
The field for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1), set to be run May 4, is all accounted for at Churchill Downs. Coming from The Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Harry Veruchi's West Saratoga was the last of the 20 horses that qualified to arrive.

Velazquez, Pletcher Talk Discuss 28-Year Association

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 21:00
Hall of Famers John Velazquez and Todd Pletcher talk about their long association.

Fierceness Reunites Pletcher, Velazquez in KY Derby Bid

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 21:00
Since first teaming to win a maiden claiming race at Aqueduct Racetrack in April 1996 during the early part of their careers, trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez have combined to win another 1,865 races together.

Albaugh Stables Returns With Another Top Derby Threat

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 21:00
The 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) was a frenetic experience for Jason Loutsch and the rest of the Albaugh Family Stables team.

High Marks for Fierceness in Final Kentucky Derby Work

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 21:00
Repole Stable's Fierceness works four furlongs in :48 4/5 under Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez April 26 at Churchill Downs in preparation for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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