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Derby News May 4, 2026
Kentucky Derby Trainer Cherie DeVaux’s Path Into the Record Book
“I just looked at her and said: ‘No, I'm going to go work on the racetrack.’ She's like: ‘Are you sure?’ I was like, ‘I'm just going to see how it works.’”
Derby News May 2, 2026
Who are the international contenders in Kentucky Derby 152?
Key points to know for Danon Bourbon, Wonder Dean, and Six Speed
Expert picks May 2, 2026
LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026: Horses, odds, picks, exclusive interviews, and analysis
Stay tuned right here as we bring you every moment of the action from Churchill Downs!
Expert picks May 1, 2026
LIVE 2026 Kentucky Oaks: Everything you need to know about Oaks Day Racing
The 'Run for the Lilies' is Here!
The 152nd Kentucky Oaks (G1) has officially taken center stage at Churchill Downs. An elite field of three-year-old fillies is ready to face off for a spot in the winner’s circle, and the energy under the...
Oaks News April 30, 2026
Tales from the Crib: Zany
The Oaks and Derby favorites didn’t just become stablemates when they joined Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher. They were both born and raised at Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky.
Features April 29, 2026
Who Wins if it Rains? A Look at 20 Years of Off-Tracks on the First Saturday in May
While the traditional pre-race song states, “O the sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home,” history confirms that this is not always the case on the first Saturday in May.
Pedigree fun facts April 27, 2026
Pedigree fun facts: 2026 Kentucky Derby
Can perennial leading sire Into Mischief deliver a record-breaking fourth Kentucky Derby (G1) winner?
Pedigree fun facts April 26, 2026
Pedigree fun facts: 2026 Kentucky Oaks
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah sired the Kentucky Oaks favorite, Hall of Famer Gun Runner has four chances, and Derby champ Street Sense's hope is a half to the 2023 Oaks winner.
Wagering April 25, 2026
LIVE: 2026 Kentucky Derby & Oaks Post Position Draw and AMA
The road to the Winner’s Circle officially takes a pivotal turn today. We are LIVE for Churchill Downs on Opening Day for the double-feature draw: the 152nd Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks.
With a deep roster of elite contenders this year, the...
Pedigree fun facts April 24, 2026
Pedigree fun facts: Further Ado
Gun Runner’s current contender, Further Ado, sports a pedigree pattern very similar to 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) near-misser Sierra Leone.
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