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2025 Tampa Bay Derby Overview
The 2025 Tampa Bay Derby showcased Owen Almighty's impressive 3 1/2-length victory, continuing the race's tradition as a key Kentucky Derby stepping stone. Breaking from the rail under Irad Ortiz Jr., he demonstrated...

2025 Fountain of Youth Stakes Overview
The Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park has established itself as one of the most significant Kentucky Derby preps on the calendar, with the 2025 edition won by Sovereignty continuing its tradition of...

John Battaglia Memorial History 
Inaugurated in 1982, the John Battaglia Memorial S. was added to the Road to the Kentucky Derby series in 2021, and the 1 1/16-mile race on Turfway Park’s Tapeta track offers points on a 20-10-6-4-2 basis toward a berth...

San Felipe Stakes History
Affirmed. Sunday Silence. Alysheba. Silver Charm. Real Quiet. California Chrome. These legendary Kentucky Derby winners combined to win 13 Triple Crown races, 16 Eclipse Awards, and $39,010,435. And—oh yes—they all won the...

2025 Sam F. Davis Stakes Overview
The 2025 Sam F. Davis Stakes showcased another competitive renewal, with Owen Almighty’s game second-place finish highlighting the race's quality as a key prep for both the Tampa Bay Derby and Kentucky Derby trail....

2025 Gotham Stakes Overview
The Gotham S. (G3) at Aqueduct has established itself as a significant milestone on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, offering valuable qualifying points to its top finishers. The 2025 edition saw Flood Zone score an impressive...

2025 Rebel Stakes Overview
The Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park has established itself as one of the most significant Kentucky Derby stepping stones over the past decade. The 2025 edition continued the race's tradition of identifying serious Triple...

2025 Risen Star Stakes Overview
The Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds has established itself as a crucial stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, offering 50-20-10-5 qualifying points. The 2025 edition saw Magnitude score an impressive upset victory at...

Withers Stakes Race History 
Once upon a time, the Withers (G3) was a prestigious prize nearly on par with the Triple Crown races. It was not uncommon for Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners to use the one-mile race as a prep for the Preakness or Belmont...

Robert B. Lewis Stakes Race History 
As the third of five Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races held at Santa Anita each year, the Robert B. Lewis (G3) is a prominent steppingstone toward the “Run for the Roses,” offering 20 qualification points...