Derby News

Two years ago, Japan’s Forever Young won the Saudi Derby (G3) on the way to his near-miss third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and global stardom.

The $500,000 Sunland Park Derby, the lesser of two domestic Kentucky Derby (G1) preps this weekend, will be held Sunday at Sunland Park in New Mexico.

Sunday’s $500,000 Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park is a 1 1/16-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier worth 20-10-6-4-2 points to the top five finishers.

Saturday’s $500,000 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds is a pivotal stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

It was an exciting week for Kentucky Oaks contenders, as the three top horses on the Power Rankings all raced. The results have seen a bit of a shake-up; all three remain highly placed, but some others have forced their way up as well.

James Scully analyzes four Kentucky Derby qualifiers offered Feb. 6-7

The Road to the Kentucky Derby kicks it up a notch at Fair Grounds on Saturday, as the $500,000 Risen Star (G2) ushers in the Championship Series of scoring races with more points up for grabs.

Let’s highlight 10 of the most intriguing Triple Crown nominees in Japan.

Let’s take a closer look at the Triple Crown nominees in Dubai and Europe.

Saturday’s $101,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita is a case study in how last year’s form can be overturned by horses who are improving on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.