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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Wagering July 28, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Jim Dandy Stakes

A small but strong field of five horses, including a pair of 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) starters, will compete in Saturday’s $500,000 Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga.

Derby News July 18, 2026

Baby Vino delivers Haskell shocker

Overlooked at 28-1, Baby Vino recorded a stunning upset in Saturday's $1 million Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park, rallying to overtake pacesetter Napoleon Solo and score by a half-length.

Wagering July 17, 2026

LIVE Haskell Stakes: entries, odds, picks, and results

It's time for the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park! Do you have your best bets ready? Join us for our LIVE Haskell Stakes coverage as the showdown begins between a packed field of champions.

Wagering July 15, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Haskell Stakes

Triple Crown alumni will face off in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park.

Derby News July 15, 2026

Further Ado early favorite in $1 million Haskell

Further Ado will seek the second Grade 1 win of his career on Saturday in the $1 million Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park.

Derby News June 29, 2026

Forever Young eyes Jockey Club Gold Cup, Breeders’ Cup Classic title defense

Forever Young charts his course to the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), Japanese three-year-old Finger hopes to earn his way in via the Aug. 22 Pacific Classic (G1), plus updates on Wonder Dean and T O Password.

Derby News June 29, 2026

Kentucky Derby Lucky Loser – Snow Chief (1986)

This particular Lucky Loser had humble beginnings but showed that the sport’s best can come from anywhere at any time.

Derby News June 27, 2026

Magnitude wins thrilling $2 million Stephen Foster

In what was billed as the “Summer Showdown” featuring North America’s top older horses, Magnitude led every step of the way in Saturday’s 45th running of the $2 million Stephen Foster (Grade I) at Churchill Downs.

Derby News June 26, 2026

Did you know: Champions featured on Stephen Foster honor roll

Saturday’s $2 million Stephen Foster (G1) is a vintage renewal at Churchill Downs. But did you know that the Stephen Foster has historically played host to champions, including future Hall of Famers?

Wagering June 22, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Stephen Foster Stakes

Four Grade 1 winners, including a trio of past Kentucky Derby (G1) starters, will face off in a stellar edition of the $2 million Stephen Foster (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

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