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How Horses Qualify for the Kentucky Derby: A Beginner’s Guide

The road to this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is nearly complete, but if you’re new to horse racing you may have some questions about how all of this works. Wonder no more, because we’re here to help! Scroll down to check out an easy overview about qualifying for the run for the roses.

Who: 3-Year-Old Thoroughbreds

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A Beginner’s Guide to the 2025 Kentucky Derby

If you’ve opened this story you probably are interested in the Kentucky Derby but might not know a whole lot about horse racing or the Triple Crown. That’s OK – we’re here to help.

The Kentucky Derby is the most-watched horse race of the year in the United States and is widely considered one of the most important sporting events in the country, having grown to become much more than just a horse race since Aristides won the first edition in 1875.

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Beginner's Guide to the 2025 Saratoga Summer Meet

Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has long been a summer playground for sports fans: the upstate New York town is home to Saratoga Race Course, one of the most storied racetracks in the world, and it’s been mecca for horse racing fans for hundreds of years.

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage April 10-13

The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by one final Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep race at Keeneland and the scheduled second start of 2025 for Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna at Oa

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Churchill Downs Releases Style Guide for 2025 Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 2, 2025) – Churchill Downs today released the second annual Kentucky Derby Style Guide ahead of the 151st running of The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports® on Saturday, May 3.

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