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NBC’s Randy Moss on the Rescheduled Kentucky Derby, Tiz the Law’s Chances, and More

Welcome to a Kentucky Derby like no other.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs is not being run on the first Saturday in May for the first time since 1945. In addition, it will provide the second leg of the Triple Crown instead of the traditional opening leg.

The Saratoga Special for Sept. 2: Cloud Burst

In Issue #15 of the digital edition Saratoga Special, sponsored by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, we recap last week’s thrilling storm of races including Win Win Win's victory in the Forego, we preview the final week of the meet, Paul Halloran remembers a legend in New England, Tom introduces this year's team and much more. There are only two more editions left in the program, so soak it all up while you can and download your very own digital edition PDF now!

Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings for Sept. 1

Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2020 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Kentucky Derby Draw: Favorites Draw Three Outside Posts

Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law, with a classic win already under his belt and winner of the Aug. 8 Runhappy Travers Stakes, drew post-position 17 for the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

Meet the 2020 Kentucky Derby Jockeys

Whenever a horse crosses the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the first person you’ll see and hear a reaction from is the person on that horse’s back. The jockey usually gets much of the credit – and sometimes the blame – for a horse’s finish on the track. They’re also the ones who decide where to position their horses in a race, when to make their move for the lead and what path to take in doing it.

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