Kentucky Derby News

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...

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...

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

Rare is the Kentucky Derby winner who has never won before, a maiden in racing parlance.

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.

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...

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,...

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.

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).

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),...