Kentucky Derby News

Features May 1, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Oscar Nominated

Oscar Nominated was bred by Mrs. Jerry Amerman and raised at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington, Kentucky.
With a name like Oscar Nominated, you’d expect him to be handsome, and so he is.
“We liked him all along, and the Amermans liked him all...

Features May 1, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Creator

Creator’s chances of making it to the Kentucky Derby (G1) appeared slim after he was unable to break his maiden in his first five starts. But after shipping to Oaklawn Park in February, the gray made rapid progress, culminating in his victory in...

May 1, 2016

Favored Toews On Ice Wins Meet-Opening William Walker Stakes

Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman’s Toews On Ice took command at the head of the stretch and cruised home by two lengths over Entertainer to win the second running of the $100,000 William Walker for 3-year-olds on a rainy Saturday night...

May 1, 2016

Unbeaten Nyquist Makes First Appearance Beneath Twin Spires

Reddam Racing’s likely Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) favorite Nyquist got his first feel for Churchill Downs Sunday morning at 8:30 when he jogged once around the big oval under exercise rider Jonny Garcia. He appeared to handle it...

Derby News April 30, 2016

10 things to do on your first visit to the racetrack

Ideally, a person's first visit to a racetrack shouldn't be intimidating. We know that's not always the case, but a little advance planning can help you make the most of your trip and increases the chances it will be both enjoyable and...

April 30, 2016

Exaggerator, Brody's Cause Post Five-Furlong Kentucky Derby Works

As a little drizzle began to fall, major Kentucky Derby contenders Exaggerator and Brody’s Cause turned in five-furlong works to complete their major preparation for next Saturday’s $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI).
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Features April 30, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Tom's Ready

Tom’s Ready was bred and raised by Blackstone Farm near Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.
Unlike fellow Pennsylvania-bred Mor Spirit, who lived there only a couple of weeks before moving to Kentucky, Tom’s Ready spent his babyhood and much of his...

Features April 30, 2016

Tales from the Crib: Destin

Anyone who’s ever been relentlessly compared to an accomplished older sibling can relate to Destin.
His full brother, Creative Cause, set the bar pretty high by winning major races at two and three and competing honorably on the Triple Crown trail....

April 29, 2016

Ten important figures in Kentucky Derby history

More than 140 years after its inception, the Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular sporting and social events in the country, and a countless number of individuals through the decades have made a significant impact on the race's founding, rise...

April 29, 2016

Five favorite Kentucky Derby nicknames

As America’s most storied Thoroughbred horse race, the Kentucky Derby (G1) has garnered nicknames down through the course of time. 
While the phrases “Run for the Roses” and “the greatest two minutes in sports” apply...

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