Tales From the Crib

Tales From the Crib is a popular series on the foaling and life of Kentucky Derby probable contenders.

Dennis' Moment

Derby News April 9, 2026

Tales from the Crib: Pavlovian

Pavlovian’s pedigree carries a duplication of Storm Cat, well known for transmitting his brilliance along with a dash of temperament. Indications are that Pavlovian has inherited both of those dimensions.

Derby News March 24, 2026

Tales from the Crib: Nearly

"He would run right up to us as soon as we opened the gate, like, hey, I’m here—play with me!"

Horse Profile February 4, 2026

Tales from the Crib: Express Kid

As a $2,000 yearling purchase turned Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful, Express Kid is the very type of rags-to-riches story that fuels dreams.

Derby News April 30, 2025

Tales from the Crib: Burnham Square

In a racing industry featuring global empires and giant commercial operations, 93-year-old Janis Whitham keeps producing major winners from her small group of broodmares.

Derby News April 27, 2025

Tales from the Crib: Rodriguez

Roderick Wachman is known for scouting out high-profile winners, and David Egan’s family farm produced the world’s all-time richest racehorse.

Derby News April 25, 2025

Tales from the Crib: Sandman

It’s fitting that a colt who one day would be named after the Metallica song “Enter Sandman” created a memorable impression immediately upon his entrance into the world.

Derby News April 25, 2025

Tales from the Crib: Tappan Street

The theme of grandparents runs right through the story of Tappan Street, both for himself and for Adam Corndorf of Blue Heaven Farm.

Derby News April 22, 2025

Tales from the Crib: Journalism

"He was a monster that weighed 153 pounds! He had a huge head and ears."

Derby News April 20, 2025

Tales from the Crib: Final Gambit

Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Final Gambit won’t be the only classic hope racing for Juddmonte on the first Saturday in May.

Derby News April 16, 2025

Tales from the Crib: American Promise

As a flashy chestnut whose biggest weapon is early speed, American Promise might make you think of his sire, Triple Crown champion Justify.

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