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 February 9, 2026

Pyromancer leads Japanese-based Triple Crown nominees

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

Derby News February 8, 2026

Triple Crown nominees Six Speed, Salloom catch the eye in Dubai

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

Oaks News February 8, 2026

Meaning overturns Breeders’ Cup rivals in Las Virgenes

The Michael McCarthy-trained Meaning reframed the Kentucky Oaks (G1) picture in Sunday’s $98,000 Las Virgenes S. at Santa Anita.

Derby News February 7, 2026

Plutarch puts it all together in Robert B. Lewis

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.

Derby News February 7, 2026

Renegade sharp in Sam F. Davis comeback

Renegade powered away to a 3 3/4-length win in the Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs, bolstering his Kentucky Derby credentials in his first start this year.

Oaks News February 7, 2026

Zany wins easily in Suncoast

Odds-on favorite Zany was much the best in Saturday’s $100,000 Suncoast S. at Tampa Bay Downs, despite early traffic and her own antics down the stretch.

Derby News February 6, 2026

Silent Tactic makes noise in Southwest; Search Party captures Martha Washington

Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse and jockey Cristian Torres teamed up to win both scoring races at Oaklawn Park on Friday.

Derby News February 6, 2026

Talk to Me Jimmy wires Withers Stakes by 11 lengths

The outcome of Friday’s $200,000 Withers S. at Aqueduct was never seriously in doubt as Talk to Me Jimmy led all the way to trounce six rivals by 11 lengths.

Horse Profile February 5, 2026

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Nearly

Centennial Farms’ three-year-old named Nearly picked up 20 points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series following his impressive 5 3/4-length victory in the $267,500 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 31.

Oaks News February 5, 2026

Las Virgenes showdown: Super Corredora, Explora renew rivalry from Breeders’ Cup

About an hour before the big game on Sunday, there’s a different kind of super showdown between leading Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders at Santa Anita.

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