Kentucky Derby News

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 5, 2018) – WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Starlight Racing and Head of Plains Partners’ favored Justify took command at the half-mile pole and roared away to a 2 ½-length victory over Good Magic under the lights at...

JOHN ASHER: Ladies and gentlemen, we will go through the list at the podium. Mike Smith, again, two‑time Kentucky Derby winner. (Applause) Bob Baffert, the Kentucky Derby‑winning trainer. (Applause) I’m going to go to Elliott and make sure I get...

Justify Wins the 144th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in Front of Rain-Soaked Crowd Highest All-Sources Wagering on Kentucky Derby Day program and Kentucky Derby race 157,813 Endure Wettest Kentucky Derby LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 5, 2018) –...

NEXT STOP PIMLICO FOR UNBEATEN DERBY HERO JUSTIFY JUSTIFY (1st)/SOLOMINI (10th) – The 144th Kentucky Derby winner was full of energy this morning and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has every intention of heading to Baltimore for the May 19 Preakness...

Kentucky Derby Advance Wagering Odds and Double Will Pays (PDF) Churchill Downs Communications

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 5, 2018) – Trainer Brad Cox had the blanket of lilies proudly displayed outside his barn and was a popular person among media and well-wishers Saturday morning, less than 12 hours after winning the biggest race of his...

COX CELEBRATES HOMETOWN OAKS VICTORY WITH MONOMOY GIRL LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 5, 2018) – Trainer Brad Cox had the blanket of lilies proudly displayed outside his barn and was a popular person among media and well-wishers Saturday morning, less...

JOHN ASHER: Good evening, everyone. And welcome to the press conference following the 144th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks. And the winner of the Kentucky Oaks, Monomoy Girl! (Applause.) I will start down here on the rail with the jockey who was...

Timeline of Events: Kentucky Derby Day (PDF) Churchill Downs Communications

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 5, 2018) – Kaleem Shah’s American Gal moved past Finley’sluckycharm on the turn and drew clear to win the 32nd running of the $300,000 Humana Distaff (Grade I) for fillies and mares by two lengths over Ivy Bell in...