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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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Oaks News May 6, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: How the rankings worked out on the big days

Alaistair Bull reflects on this year's Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks Power Rankings, and how the rankings worked out on two of racing's biggest days of the year.

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

Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo Gives Cherie DeVaux History-Making Win

Cherie DeVaux became the first female to train a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner when Golden Tempo rallied to edge Renegade in Saturday's 152nd running of the Churchill Downs classic.

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...

Derby News May 1, 2026

Kentucky Derby Update for Friday, May 1, 2026: Right to Party Declared from Derby 152 Allowing Robusta In; Nycon Scratched from Longines Kentucky Oaks

Chester Broman’s Right to Party, trained by Kenny McPeek, was scratched from Kentucky Derby 152 allowing Calumet Farm’s Robusta to move into the main body of the race from the also-eligible list for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Expert picks April 30, 2026

LIVE 2026 Thurby: Odds, entries, picks, and more

Stay tuned right here for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and expert analysis as we gear up for Oaks and Derby!

Derby News April 30, 2026

Kentucky Derby Update for Thursday, April 30, 2026: Fulleffort Out of Derby and Ocelli In; Bella Ballerina Out of Oaks and Resist In

There was movement Thursday morning on both the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks fronts. St. Elias Stable and Starlight Racing’s Fulleffort was withdrawn from Derby 152 because of a chip in his left hind ankle.

Wagering April 29, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: How the rankings have developed over 30 weeks

Putting together the inaugural Kentucky Derby (G1) Power Rankings has been an entertaining and fascinating exercise.

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