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Douglas Scharbauer and Three Chimneys Farm’s undefeated Always a Runner kicked into high gear late to get up in Friday night’s $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.

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...

The Oaks and Derby favorites didn’t just become stablemates when they joined Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher. They were both born and raised at Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky.

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

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

A maximum of 14 three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/8 miles at Churchill Downs in Friday’s $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1), which will be broadcast in primetime on NBC for the first time in its 152-year history.

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah sired the Kentucky Oaks favorite, Hall of Famer Gun Runner has four chances, and Derby champ Street Sense's hope is a half to the 2023 Oaks winner.

The road to the Winner’s Circle officially takes a pivotal turn today. We are LIVE for Churchill Downs on Opening Day for the double-feature draw: the 152nd Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks.
With a deep roster of elite contenders this year, the...

“Meaning as a foal was as straightforward as they come, low maintenance and smart. The best ones always are."

A three-year-old female Thoroughbred wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1) every year, while three have pulled off victories in the Kentucky Derby (G1). But in terms of female trainers, only one has managed to win either the Oaks or Derby in the collective 302...