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Baeza Connections Ready for KY Derby After Waiting Game

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 21:00
After playing the waiting game, connections of Baeza are relieved that the colt managed to draw in off the also-eligible list and run in the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs May 3.

Wood Runner-Up Grande Scratched From Kentucky Derby

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:00
Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) runner-up Grande has been scratched from the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The Todd Pletcher-trained colt did not train May 2 and has been dealing with a cracked heel, according to his owner, Mike Repole of Repole Stable.

Industry Voices: American Pharoah 10 Years Later

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:00
From the moment he was born, American Pharoah was destined for greatness. Sobhy Sonbol had a front row seat for the horse who ended a Triple Crown drought.

Mott, Cox Hope to Win Kentucky Derby the Right Way

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:00
Having each won the Kentucky Derby via disqualification, trainers Bill Mott and Brad Cox are each hoping the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby goes down as the year they see their runners finish the 1 1/4-mile classic in front.

The Road: Reasons Every Kentucky Derby Horse Can Win

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:00
The Road: sponsored by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

Burnham Square's Success Attributed to His Gelding

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:00
Kentucky Derby (G1) victory usually guarantees a stud career for its winner, an impossible future for the gelding Burnham Square. However, connections believe he would've never received the opportunity at America's biggest race without being gelded.

Rodriguez Scratched From Kentucky Derby

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:00
Rodriguez, winner of the Wood Memorial Stakes (G2), has scratched from the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. Co-owner Tom Ryan reports Rodriguez has a foot bruise and will be pointed to the May 17 Preakness Stakes (G1).

Medaglia d'Oro Legacy is Strong in Kentucky Derby, Oaks

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 00:00
Darley America's premier sire will be represented by five starters in May 2-3 grade 1 stakes at Churchill Downs. He is the sire of Kentucky Oaks (G1) favorite Good Cheer and Oaks starter Ballerina d'Oro plus East Avenue in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Journalism Owners Chase Triple Crown Success Again

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 21:00
While there are thousands of partnerships formed each year in Thoroughbred racing, only a handful, if any, experience the euphoric thrill of Triple Crown success.

America's Best Racing's Q&A With Jockey Umberto Rispoli

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 21:00
The final installment of the annual ABR series features Umberto Rispoli, who will get a leg up from trainer Michael McCarthy on Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner and expected Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Journalism.

Red River Farms Sees Spike in Interest for Coal Front

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 15:00
If the past few months had occurred in the days of landlines and long-distance fees, Jay Adcock's phone number at Red River Farms would have generated quite a windfall for Ma Bell.

Burnham Square Peaking at the Right Time for Wilkes

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 15:00
Thirty-five years after Carl Nafzger won the Kentucky Derby (G1) with Unbridled, his former assistant Ian Wilkes has Burnham Square primed to shine on the First Saturday in May.

Louisiana Racing Supporting Coal Battle in KY Derby

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 15:00
A rare star that emerged from Evangeline Downs, Coal Battle has the support of the Louisiana Industry behind him when he runs in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs May 3.

Chunk of Gold Brings Loveberry Back to Kentucky Derby

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 06:00
Jockey Jareth Loveberry has not scored in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but he knows almost what it feels like to win it, having just missed in the 2023 race with Two Phil's with his first Derby mount. This year, Loveberry returns, riding Chunk of Gold.

American Pharoah's Popularity Keeps Rising In Japan

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 00:00
The demand for American Pharoah in Japan might explode if his son, Luxor Café, follows in his sire's hoofprints and wins the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs

Chunk of Gold, Publisher Carry Derby Hopes for Airdrie

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 00:00
Two foals in the last crop at Airdrie the late Brereton Jones would see will give the owner/breeder a chance at enhancing one of the most consequential biographies in Kentucky history: becoming the breeder of a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner.

More Experienced East Avenue Targets Kentucky Derby

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:00
In the fifth start of his career, East Avenue picked up some valuable experience ahead of his start in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs.

Chunk of Gold Brings Loveberry Back to the KY Derby

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:00
Jockey Jareth Loveberry has not scored in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but he knows almost what it feels like to win it, having just missed in the 2023 race with Two Phil's with his first Derby mount. This year, Loveberry returns, riding Chunk of Gold.

Brothers a Staple of NBC's Derby Coverage for 25 Years

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 18:00
As NBC Sports broadcasts its 25th Kentucky Derby (G1), only one member of the broadcast team has been there for each—Donna Brothers.

Quarter Century of Derby Memories for Hall of Famer

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 15:00
The depth of Todd Pletcher's involvement in the world's most celebrated race is staggering. In this year's 151st edition, he extends his own record of saddling the most starters in the Run for the Roses. Grande will be his 66th runner.

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