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Cutler Chasing Dream of Riding Second Derby Winner

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 03:00
BH Interview: Mark Cutler

BH Monday: Rispoli Ready for Derby Shot with Journalism

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 03:00
Jockey Umberto Rispoli, set to ride favorite Journalism in the May 3 Kentucky Derby, joins a special two-hour episode of BloodHorse Monday April 28 as Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins, and Kali Francois preview the race and speak with connections.

Citizen Bull Flexes With Eye-Catching Derby Breeze

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 21:00
On a quiet April 28 morning at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby (G1) prospects after a half-dozen breezed April 27, three Derby entrants notched their final high-speed workouts for the 1 1/4-mile classic, the opening leg of the Triple Crown.

Kentucky Derby Post Positions by the Numbers

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:00
For the 20 3-year-old Thoroughbreds expected to compete in the Kentucky Derby (G1), racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start. Some of that luck comes into play several days beforehand: the luck of the post-position draw.

Kentucky Derby Starters Who Might Favor a Wet Track

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:00
We only have a handful of races to base wet track form on but some are compelling and worth noting.

HRRN 'Derby Countdown' Shows Return April 29

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:00
Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) once again kicks off a full slate of Kentucky Derby week programming on Tuesday morning live from Churchill Downs with the first of three 'Derby Countdown' Shows presented by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa.

NBC, USA Network, Peacock Set for Derby Coverage

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:00
A list compiled by America's Best Racing of TV, radio, and livestream racing coverage for a busy Kentucky Derby (G1) week.

NBC Analyst Moss Lands on Journalism for Kentucky Derby

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:00
Veteran analyst Randy Moss recently helped separate pretenders from contenders during a question-and-answer session with Tom Pedulla conducted on behalf of America's Best Racing.

Sandman is Most Expensive Entrant in Kentucky Derby

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 03:00
The top-priced horse sold at public auction entered in the Kentucky Derby (G1) is Sandman, winner of the Arkansas Derby (G1). The son of Tapit, who is third choice on the morning line at 6-1, sold for $1.2 million as a 2-year-old.

Asmussen on Tiztastic, Publisher's Final KY Derby Works

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:00
North America's all-time winningest trainer, Steve Asmussen, discusses the final breezes of his Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders Publisher and Tiztastic, and the pair drawing side-by-side in the starting gate in posts 13 and 14, respectively.

Walsh on East Avenue: I Loved the Way He Finished Up

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:00
Trainer Brendan Walsh was pleased with East Avenue's April 27 final breeze ahead of the May 3 Kentucky Derby. He recorded five furlongs in :59 2/5 beneath Manny Franco, who will ride the Godolphin homebred in a race for the first time in the Derby.

Journalism, Sovereignty Sharp in Kentucky Derby Breezes

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:00
Led by Kentucky Derby (G1) favorites Journalism and Sovereignty, six 3-year-olds recorded their final breezes April 27 over a fast track at Churchill Downs in preparation for the $5 million race.

Mott: Derby Field is 'Well-Balanced' Group

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:00
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott says the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) field is a "well-balanced" group following Sovereignty's five-furlong breeze in 1:01 4/5 at Churchill Downs April 27.

Alvarado Excited to Reunite With Sovereignty in Derby

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:00
The past few years have been filled with highlights for jockey Junior Alvarado. Now he seeks another in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. He rides 5-1 second choice Sovereignty.

McCarthy on Journalism's Final Derby Breeze, Post Draw

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:00
Following Journalism's final Kentucky Derby breeze April 27, a five-furlong move in 1:01 2/5, trainer Michael McCarthy spoke to the media about the colt's workout, post position, and more.

Favored Journalism Draws Post 8 for Kentucky Derby

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 03:00
The connections of Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Journalism expressed relief after the anticipated Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite drew post 8 for the $5 million classic May 3 at Churchill Downs.

Baeza Needs a Rich Strike-Like KY Derby Opportunity

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 21:00
The connections of Baeza are hoping for some Rich Strike-like Kentucky Derby (G1) fortune.

O'Rourke on Final Gambit, Racing in Kentucky

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 21:00
Juddmonte Farms general manager Garrett O'Rourke discusses why Final Gambit has never left the state of Kentucky before, the colt's pedigree, and wanting to win a Derby without controversy after Mandaloun was awarded the win by disqualification.

Machado Confident Final Gambit Can Win Kentucky Derby

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 21:00
Jockey Luan Machado is confident that Juddmonte Farms' Final Gambit can take to the dirt surface for the first time and win the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs May 3.

Burnham Square Leads Kentucky Derby Workers on Damp Day

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 21:00
With a damp track at Churchill Downs April 26, several Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders postponed their final breezes. However, five Kentucky Derby hopefuls stuck to the Saturday game plan, led by Burnham Square and Final Gambit.

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