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Derby News April 2, 2024

Takeaways from 2024 Arkansas Derby

The Road to the Kentucky Derby series made its final stop in Hot Springs for the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) on March 30, and here are three takeaways.

Derby News April 2, 2024

Sierra Leone faces 10 in Blue Grass at Keeneland

Until Fierceness' blowout win in last weekend's Florida Derby (G1), Sierra Leone had been widely considered the early Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite since his season-opening victory in the Feb. 17 Risen Star (G2). On Saturday, Sierra Leone will look to...

Derby News April 2, 2024

Takeaways from 2024 UAE Derby

The $1 million UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan on March 30 served as a major qualifier in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, offering points on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale toward a berth in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 4, and here are...

Derby News April 2, 2024

Fierceness Made Solid 7-2 Favorite in Pool 6 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager

The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is set to make its three-day run Thursday-Saturday where Repole Stable’s recent Florida Derby (Grade I) winner Fierceness was tabbed as the solid 7-2 favorite in the field of 39 individual horses plus...

Derby News April 1, 2024

How Kentucky Derby betting traditions have changed over time since 1875

The landscape of betting on the Kentucky Derby has changed a lot since the inaugural edition in 1875.

The first go-round of pari-mutuel betting didn't catch on.
Bookmaking ruled the Churchill Downs betting scene until 1908.
1878 brought a $5 minimum...

Wagering April 1, 2024

Ultimate Road to the Kentucky Derby Racing Guide

Typically around 20,000 Thoroughbreds hope to earn their way as one of 20 contenders in the Kentucky Derby, here our experts have compiled all the information you need for learning who to cheer on! Discover expert picks, analysis, insider news and more!...

Podcast April 1, 2024

Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast: Florida, Arkansas, and UAE Derby Recap

KK is joined by Churchill Downs Track Announcer Travis Stone to the performances from the Florida, Arkansas and UAE Derby and look ahead to what we could expect from the contenders moving forward.

Derby News April 1, 2024

Classifying the different types of horse races

Like the majority of the runners out there, Sonneteer’s initial starts came in maiden contests. Maidens are restricted to horses who have never won, or have been disqualified if they did finish first.

Pedigree fun facts March 31, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Catching Freedom

Catching Freedom’s sire, Constitution, and paternal grandsire, Tapit, have been star-crossed in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but perhaps their fortunes will change on this first Saturday in May.

Derby News March 30, 2024

Fierceness scores early knockout in Florida Derby

Going into Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park, reigning champion juvenile colt Fierceness needed to produce an effort akin to his dominating win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) last fall to assuage concerns generated by his...

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