Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is not only the most anticipated, most watched Thoroughbred race in the world but an essential part of American sports culture.
Memories are made with each run for the roses that over the passage of time become legend, not only to day-to-day followers of horse racing but to the general public.
The 2025 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve is almost here. The hotly anticipated run for the roses is one of the most scrutinized races in the world, and there are many historical trends and tendencies that bettors can use to identify the most likely winner.
Here are 11 historical angles to help you handicap the 2025 Kentucky Derby:
America’s Best Racing compiles a slideshow every spring with images of the talented cast of 3-year-olds on target for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
The Kentucky Oaks began as a companion to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, much as the English Oaks at Epsom serves as the female version of the prestigious Derby.
