Kentucky Derby News

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Jan. 29, 2016) – Leading American graphic artist John Mattos, whose Art Deco works have created indelible retro-style images for American films, major sports events and celebrations of iconic individuals, architecture,...

Bidding to Succeed American Pharoah as Triple Crown Champion

Early Nomination Total for 2016 Classic Series at 368;
Triple Crown Winners Baffert (35 Nominees), Zayat Stables LLC (15) Lead in Respective Nominations by Trainers, Owners
With memories...

Mohaymen, whose promising juvenile campaign ended with three wins including the Remsen (G2) and Nashua (G2) at Aqueduct in November, embarks on his road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) Saturday in the $400,000 Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
The 1 1/16-mile...

Impressive maiden winner Alto Belle was the highlight in Aqueduct’s $100,000 Busanda S. when it was scheduled for January 23 and keeps that status in the redrawn version after the original race was postponed to Sunday due to Winter Storm Jonas.
This...

Winner of the January 2 Jerome (G3), Flexibility will seek his second straight victory over Aqueduct’s inner track in Saturday’s $250,000 Withers (G3). The 1 1/16-mile race is part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, offering points...

With memories of the triumphant 2015 Triple Crown run by Zayat Stables LLC’s American Pharoah still fresh, the owners and trainers of 368 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, headed by Reddam Racing LLC’s unbeaten champion Nyquist, have embarked on a...

Following the rescheduling of the Busanda S. from January 23 to this coming Sunday, January 31, the $200,000 Forward Gal S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday is the next contest up in the Road to the Kentucky Oaks series of points races.
The seven-furlong...

Discreetness, a 9-1 shot ridden by Jon Court for his father-in-law, trainer 'Jinks' Fires, posted a minor upset in Monday's $150,000 Smarty Jones at Oaklawn. Victory in the one-mile Kentucky Derby (G1) prep was worth 10 qualifying points...