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Saudi Derby Press Conference

Sat, 02/24/2024 - 21:00
Comments from trainer Yoshito Yahagi after Forever Young's victory in the Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Forever Young Edges Book'em Danno in Saudi Derby

Sat, 02/24/2024 - 21:00
After spotting two American runners several lengths entering the King Abdulaziz Racecourse stretch, Forever Young launched a sustained rally to catch Book'em Danno in the final strides to secure a nose victory in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3). 

Saudi Derby Replay

Sat, 02/24/2024 - 21:00
Replay of the 2024 Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz Racecourse won by Forever Young over Book'em Danno. Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Stakes Preview: Rebel and Honeybee

Sat, 02/24/2024 - 00:00
Andy Serling & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Rebel Stakes & Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn.

Q&A: Lukas Reflects on Honor of KY Derby Museum Award

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 21:00
D. Wayne Lukas, announced Feb. 23 as a Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Kentucky Derby Museum, speaks with news editor Byron King about the honor and his support of the museum, where his memorabilia has been on display since 2017.

New Paddock for Churchill Downs on Schedule

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 15:00
Officials with Churchill Downs Inc. confirmed Feb. 22 that the new paddock will be completed in time for this year's spring meet that will feature the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 at the company's flagship track in Louisville, Ky.

Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for Feb. 21

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 03:00
This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) are not quite as strong as they were a few weeks ago.

The Road: Oaklawn Park Serves Up Lucrative Derby Preps

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 03:00
The Road, contenders on the Triple Crown trail

Time for Truth Attempts to Carry Speed in Rebel

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 03:00
Trainer Ron Moquett is testing the unknown with Time for Truth in the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes (G2) Feb. 24 at Oaklawn Park.

Sierra Leone Launches Into Second Spot on NTRA 3YO Poll

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 21:00
Sierra Leone improved to the second spot on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's top 3-year-old poll following an impressive come-from-behind win in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Saudi Derby Could Be a Steppingstone Toward Louisville

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 21:00
The Saudi Derby (G3) is a proving ground for some ambitious connections eyeing the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) for their developing colts.

McPeek, Cox Talk Plans for Mystik Dan, Catching Freedom

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 21:00
The winners of Oaklawn Park's first and second 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) points races—Catching Freedom and Mystik Dan—will bypass the Feb. 24 Rebel Stakes (G2), but they could meet again in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1).

Coelho 'Excited About What We're Seeing in Just Steel'

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 21:00
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 at Churchill Downs.

Tuscan Sky Joins Derby Dozen; Sierra Leone Up to Third

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 21:00
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Just a Touch, Bergen Among Cox's Gotham Hopefuls

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 15:00
Trainer Brad Cox could be represented by as many as four contenders in the March 2 $300,000 Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Sierra Leone Moves Up in Derby Future Wager Pool

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 21:00
With the Kentucky Derby 11 weeks away, the pari-mutuel field of "All Other 3-year-olds" closed as the 5-1 favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) and the Feb. 17 Risen Star (G2) winner Sierra Leone was the 6-1 second choice.

Stronghold Too Much for Rivals in Sunland Park Derby

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 03:00
Twice a bridesmaid in stakes company Stronghold defeated his rivals in a commanding performance for his first black-type score in the Feb. 18 $400,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3).

Sierra Leone a Star On the Rise for Breeder Debby Oxley

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 03:00
Lexington-based breeder Debby Oxley has carefully curated the family behind Risen Start Stakes (G2) winner Sierra Leone and will be looking toward the first Saturday in May with the Kentucky Derby hopeful.

Comebacking Timberlake Stands Tall in 13-Horse Rebel

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 03:00
Coined a "big league" horse by trainer Brad Cox after his sparkling five-furlong tune-up over the weekend, WinStar Farm's Timberlake journeys to Oaklawn Park with a lofty chance in the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes (G2) Feb. 24.

Ramjet Grabs Lead in "Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby"

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 21:00
Ramjet took the lead in the "Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby" with victory in the Hyacinth Stakes.

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