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New updates for the Kentucky Oaks.

Expert picks June 4, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Belmont Stakes

An exceptional field of eight sophomores will travel 1 ¼ miles on the Saratoga main oval in Saturday’s $2 million Belmont S. (G1).

Derby News June 3, 2025

Kentucky Derby alumni star in Belmont Racing Festival

The Belmont S. (G1), the third jewel of the Triple Crown, presents one of the year’s most anticipated rematches: Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty squares off against Preakness S. (G1) victor and Derby runner-up Journalism.

Derby News June 2, 2025

Kentucky Derby rematch: Sovereignty, Journalism, Baeza square off in Belmont

Kentucky Derby (G1) star Sovereignty will renew rivalry with runner-up Journalism and third-placer Baeza in Saturday’s $2 million Belmont (G1).

Expert picks May 29, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Audubon Stakes

An octet of three-year-olds will go 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s $275,000 Audubon S.

Wagering May 27, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Blame Stakes

A strong field, including 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan, is slated to race 1 1/8 miles over the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $275,000 Blame (G3).

Horse Profile May 26, 2025

Kentucky Derby’s Lucky Losers: Bull Lea (1938)

Bull Lea, a cornerstone of Calumet Farm's legendary success, was more than just a racehorse; he became a transformative sire whose influence shaped the breed for generations.

Expert picks May 22, 2025

Expert Pick of the Week: Keertana Stakes

A well-matched field of eight fillies and mares will run 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana S. The grassy marathon could be run at a quicker early tempo than many races at this distance customarily are, so looking...

Wagering May 22, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Winning Colors Stakes

Churchill Downs is celebrating Memorial Day with the running of the $250,000 Winning Colors (G3), named after the 1988 Kentucky Derby winner.

Derby News May 21, 2025

Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Belmont could bring a rematch of top three Derby finishers

The newest Kentucky Derby alumni continue to dominate Triple Crown headlines. Winner Sovereignty and runner-up Journalism—who subsequently triumphed in the Preakness S. (G1)—could meet again in the Belmont S. (G1) on June 7, setting the stage for...

Derby News May 17, 2025

Journalism makes dramatic rally to win Preakness

The curtain came down on the present incarnation of Pimlico Race Course in dramatic fashion on Saturday when even-money favorite Journalism bulled his way between rivals in upper stretch and then flew home to beat Gosger to the wire in the $2 million...

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