Can #9 Cornucopian (7-5) step up sharply in class and distance to win Saturday’s Grade 1, $1.5 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park? That’s the key question bettors must answer.
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.
Planning to bet Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa at Gulfstream Park, but not sure which horse is the most likely to win? Never fear. We’ve analyzed the last 15 years of Florida Derby history to uncover six trends and tendencies you can use to identify the key contenders in the 2025 renewal:
Oaklawn Park's road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday, when the Hot Springs, Ark. track hosts the $1.5 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
The stretch-running Tiztastic devoured the extra distance of the 1 3/16-mile $1 million Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, capturing the longest of the domestic prep races for the 2025 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve by 2 1/4 lengths on March 22 at
