Kentucky Derby News
Derby News February 18, 2024
Japan Road: Ramjet takes off to upset Hyacinth
Ramjet revved up down the Tokyo stretch to upset the Hyacinth S. and become the new Japan Road leader.
Derby News February 17, 2024
Sierra Leone surges late, overhauls Track Phantom in Risen Star
The $2.3 million sales topper at Saratoga as a yearling, Sierra Leone now tops the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard after winning the Risen Star (G2).
Oaks News February 17, 2024
Tarifa makes winning stakes debut in Rachel Alexandra
Godolphin’s Tarifa was making her stakes debut in Saturday’s $291,000 Rachel Alexandra (G2), but the homebred filly toppled her more battle-tested rivals at Fair Grounds.
Derby News February 15, 2024
Japan Road: Unquenchable hopes to emulate brother in Hyacinth
The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby resumes with the Hyacinth S. at Tokyo Sunday (late Saturday night stateside at 12:25 a.m. ET).
Podcast February 15, 2024
Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Risen Star Preview
The Risen Star stands to be a big preview for the Louisiana Derby with a strong field of contenders. With 50 points on the line for Road to the Kentucky Derby standings, Darren and KK analyze the field to give you, their picks for this race!
Education February 14, 2024
What type of horses run in the Kentucky Derby?
So what qualities do these elite Kentucky Derby contenders have?
Expert picks February 14, 2024
Expert Pick of the Week: 2024 Risen Star Stakes
A dozen talented three-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt strip in Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star (G2).
Wagering February 14, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 Sunland Park Derby
For much of its history, the $400,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park has been held in late March over a distance of 1 1/8 miles.
Wagering February 13, 2024
Study Guide: 2024 Risen Star Stakes
The stakes will more than double when the Road to the Kentucky Derby makes a stop at Fair Grounds for Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star S. (G2).
Derby News February 13, 2024
Stronghold favored in shortened Sunland Derby
The $400,000 Sunland Derby (G3) will have a slightly different look to it than in recent years when it is renewed on Sunday.