Inside the Kentucky Derby | Weekend Preview

Oct 09, 2026 Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein

The Road to Kentucky Derby 153 is beginning to take shape, and the latest episode of Inside the Kentucky Derby looks back at the early performances that could matter on the path to Churchill Downs.

Join hosts Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they recap a trio of Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep Season races, examining the performances, contenders and storylines that are starting to define the journey toward the First Saturday in May. From promising 2-year-old Thoroughbreds to key connections making early moves on the leaderboard, the episode gives racing fans a closer look at how the Derby picture is developing.

Kevin and Darren also look ahead to potential Breeders’ Cup matchups, previewing the horses, divisions and storylines that could deliver some of the season’s most compelling racing. As the Road to the Kentucky Derby continues and Breeders’ Cup anticipation builds, this episode connects the past performances, present momentum and future possibilities shaping the sport.

Inside the Kentucky Derby is a is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide a series of interviews with the people who work behind the scenes to make the Most Exiting Two Minutes in Sports happen. Inside the Kentucky Derby is presented by Woodford Reserve.

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