Kentucky Derby News
April 7, 2017
Romans, Loutsch unfazed by downgraded status as J Boys Echo getting final prep in G2 Blue Grass
Kentucky Derby: Full Court Press
This is the second installment of “Kentucky Derby: Full Court Press,” which centers on Albaugh Family Stable’s 3-year-old colt J Boys Echo and his team.
Part 2: Downgrade doesn’t change plans
Trainer...
April 7, 2017
Dancing Rags, Sweet Loretta square off in Beaumont
The $150,000 Beaumont Stakes (G3) at Keeneland on Sunday is the penultimate race in the Road to the Kentucky Oaks series of points races, and features a pair of Grade 1-winning fillies making their three-year-old bows.
Though it’s taking place in...
April 7, 2017
Blue Grass, Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby Headline Saturday's Championship Series
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 7, 2017) – The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by TwinSpires.com is in its final stages with three crucial steppingstones on Saturday to America’s greatest race – the $750,000 Wood Memorial (GII),...
April 6, 2017
Iliad heads baker’s dozen in Santa Anita Derby
The $1 million Santa Anita Derby (G1) proved popular at the entry box, attracting a field of 13 Kentucky Derby hopefuls, and Iliad has been installed as a slight 7-2 morning line favorite. He’s one of four entrants from trainer Doug O’Neill.
As...
April 6, 2017
Irish War Cry returns in Wood Memorial
Irish War Cry made a name for himself by capturing his first three career starts, including the Holy Bull Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park by 3 3/4 lengths on February 4. Off that easy win, the Graham Motion trainee was sent off the even-money favorite...
Food April 6, 2017
Churchill Downs Announces Official Menu of the 143rd Kentucky Derby
Celebrates Modern American Cuisine with Local Ingredients and Traditional Southern Flavors
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 6, 2017 – Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced the official menu of the 143rd Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands. Each year,...
April 5, 2017
McCraken, Tapwrit highlight deep Blue Grass
The $1 million Blue Grass at Keeneland was downgraded to Grade 2 status this year but could wind up being the most important prep race for the 2017 Kentucky Derby. The 1 1/8-mile race features a quartet of graded stakes winners with serious aspirations...
April 5, 2017
Daddys Lil Darling seeks to improve Kentucky Oaks position in Ashland
Of the eight fillies entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Ashland Stakes (G1) at Keeneland, only one is currently listed in the top 14 on the Kentucky Oaks Leaderboard.
That one is Daddys Lil Darling, and the Kenny McPeek trainee can boost herself all...
April 5, 2017
Yorkiepoo Princess, Miss Sky Warrior square off in Gazelle
A field of nine sophomore fillies has been entered to go the Kentucky Oaks (G1) distance of nine furlongs on Saturday in the $300,000 Gazelle Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct.
The Gazelle is part of the Road to the Kentucky Oaks series of points races, and offers...
April 5, 2017
Kentucky Derby Winner's Trophy Arrives at Churchill Downs
The coveted solid gold 2017 Kentucky Derby Winner’s Trophy has arrived at Churchill Downs Racetrack and now awaits its formal presentation to the owner of the 3-year-old Thoroughbred that is victorious in the 143rd running of the Kentucky...
