Derby News

The Kentucky Derby is the first jewel of the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Triple Crown. Find all the news related to the running of the Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races.

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Derby News July 21, 2025

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty preps for Travers in Jim Dandy

Kentucky Derby (G1) star Sovereignty, who was last seen conquering the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga, returns to action in Saturday’s Jim Dandy (G2).

Wagering July 16, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Haskell Stakes

A strong field is entered in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park. The prestigious 1 1/8-mile race for three-year-olds has attracted Kentucky Derby (G1) alumni Journalism and Burnham Square.

Wagering July 16, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Haskell Invitational Stakes

The highlight of the summer meeting at the coastal attraction is led by multiple Grade 1 winner Journalism who finished in the top two in each of the three legs of the Triple Crown for conditioner Michael McCarthy.

Wagering July 11, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Bowling Green Stakes

Kentucky Derby (G1) alumni can turn up in a wide variety of races as their careers go on. Some develop into sprinters. Others turn out to be turf horses.

Derby News July 8, 2025

A glimpse into the Kentucky Derby greatness of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas

Only one person—Todd Pletcher, Lukas' former assistant—has started more horses in the race, with 65.

Wagering July 2, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Indiana Derby

Did you know three of the nine horses entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis contested the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1)?

Expert picks June 28, 2025

LIVE Stephen Foster 2025 All Access Coverage

Join us throughout today's closing weekend at Churchill Downs for Saturday racing with the Stephen Foster Stakes 2025 as the highlight of the evening. We will be here with expert picks, odds, exclusive interviews and more as we offer LIVE coverage of...

Wagering June 25, 2025

Horse Racing Weekend Wagering Opportunities and Promotions

Join in on the excitement of closing weekend at Churchill Downs. Discover horse racing weekend wagering opportunities and promotions with expert picks watching the races.

Derby News June 25, 2025

D. Wayne Lukas a frequent history maker at Churchill Downs

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas had many legendary achievements at Churchill Downs beyond the Kentucky Derby.

Wagering June 23, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Stephen Foster Stakes

Saturday’s $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs is shaping up as a rematch of the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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