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Nicknames, Favorite Treats, and Theme Songs for Some of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Horses

There are 20 3-year-olds, plus one also-eligible entrant, entered up to compete in the 151st Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs, and each one of them is a unique individual with likes and dislikes as well as quirks and habits. Isabella Leslie caught up with the connections of several hopefuls for the 2025 run for th

Jockey Jareth Loveberry, trainer Ethan West, Chunk of Gold, 2025 Kentucky Derby

Loveberry Gets Another Chance at Kentucky Derby Glory Aboard Chunk of Gold

Half a dozen of the jockeys participating in the May 3 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve have experienced the thrill of winning it.

Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

SLIDESHOW: A Scenic Morning at Churchill Downs During Kentucky Derby Week

Mornings are magical at Churchill Downs in the days and weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby.

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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 30

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Oaks, wet, sloppy, muddy, sealed, track, racetrack, horse racing, Early On, Simply Joking, Fondly, Drexel Hill, Quickick, Ballerina d’Oro, La Cara, Five G, Tenma, Take Charge Milady, Good Cheer, Anna’s Promise, Bless the Broken, Quietside

Which 2025 Kentucky Oaks Entrants Should Excel on a Wet Track?

The $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks May 2 at Churchill Downs is the most important dirt race of the year that is restricted to 3-year-old fillies and typically goes a long way toward determining the Eclipse Award in the division.

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