Kentucky Derby News

Horse Profile April 16, 2025
Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Baeza
CRK Stable and Grandview Equine’s Baeza punched his ticket to Louisville with a game second-place run in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 5 for conditioner John Shirreffs. The colt has amassed 37.5 points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge...
Horse Profile April 16, 2025
Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Publisher
Gus King and the Estate of Brereton C. Jones’ Publisher has amassed 60 qualifying points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series for conditioner Steve Asmussen. The bay punched his ticket to Louisville when finishing a clear second in...
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.
Derby News April 16, 2025
Publisher out to reverse long standing form of maidens in Kentucky Derby
Rare is the Kentucky Derby winner who has never won before, a maiden in racing parlance.
Podcast April 16, 2025
Inside the Kentucky Derby: Upcoming Stakes Race Previews with Dan Bork
During Derby Week in the lead up to the Oaks and Derby there are plenty of big money stakes races and star power on display. Darren and KK dive into what to watch for during derby week with special guest Dan Bork.
Derby Lifestyle April 16, 2025
Grammy Nominated Singer Songwriter Grace Potter to Perform National Anthem at 151st Kentucky Derby; Simone Biles to Present Riders Up
Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today that GRAMMY® nominated recording artist Grace Potter will perform the national anthem at the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
The singer songwriter, who is set...
Derby News April 15, 2025
Kentucky Derby Update: Kentucky Derby Contenders Coal Battle, Sandman Tune Up for First Saturday in May
On a crisp Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby 151 contenders Coal Battle (five furlongs, 1:01.20) and Sandman (four furlongs, :49.60) turned in published workouts as the countdown to the first Saturday in May begins to intensify.
Sandman,...
Derby News April 15, 2025
Derby Week 2025 Guide: Events, Tickets & What to Know
Plan your trip to Churchill Downs with our Derby Week 2025 guide. Get key dates, ticket info, fashion tips, and race-day details for the Kentucky Derby.
Derby News April 12, 2025
Future looks bright for Gosger after Lexington victory
Gosger seemingly has a bright future after capturing Saturday's $400,000 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland. But that future will not include the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Derby News April 12, 2025
Kentucky Derby Update: Flying Mohawk, Publisher, Tiztastic Highlight Saturday Work Tab at Churchill Downs
With three weeks remaining until the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I), preparations intensified Saturday morning at Churchill Downs with three contenders recording timed workouts: Flying Mohawk (four furlongs, :50.80),...
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