Kentucky Derby News

Features January 29, 2026

Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers – Sun Beau (1928)

While Sun Beau may have finished behind his former stablemate under the Twin Spires, the horse that his owner said was the best he ever bred or owned earned his spot in the Hall of Fame with his long list of handicap victories and his status as record...

Derby News January 29, 2026

Ted Noffey sidelined, off Kentucky Derby trail

Unbeaten champion Ted Noffey, who had been the early favorite for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), will miss the Triple Crown races.

Wagering January 29, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Withers Stakes

A total of 42 Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points, split 20-10-6-4-2 among the top five finishers, will be awarded in Saturday’s $200,000 Withers S. at Aqueduct.

Expert picks January 28, 2026

Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Holy Bull Stakes

A talented field of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park main strip in Saturday’s $275,000 Holy Bull (G3).

Wagering January 27, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Holy Bull Stakes

Florida’s Road to the Kentucky Derby kicks off on Saturday with the running of the $275,000 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park.

Wagering January 27, 2026

Kentucky Derby Power Rankings: Little Change Ahead of Big Weekend

It’s been a quiet week for the Power Rankings. With just one race containing Derby points – and none in North America – there is very little change to the list.

Derby News January 25, 2026

Cannoneer, Incredibolt clash in Holy Bull; eight vie in Forward Gal

Two of the most eye-catching winners at Churchill Downs last fall, Cannoneer and Incredibolt, will square off in Saturday’s Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park.

Derby News January 25, 2026

Southwest, Martha Washington on tap at Oaklawn Park

Feb. 6 is the new date for the Southwest (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Martha Washington for Kentucky Oaks (G1) candidates. Oaklawn Park had to postpone both scoring races due to frigid temperatures.

Derby News January 23, 2026

Six Speed rolls in UAE 2000 Guineas for new American owners

Kentucky-bred Six Speed banked 20 points on the Euro/Mideast leaderboard, with the promise of more to come from the well-bred son of Not This Time.

Derby News January 22, 2026

Did you know: How Eclipse Award champions are decided

Often called Thoroughbred racing’s version of the Oscars, the Eclipse Awards honor champions in various categories, both human and equine, for outstanding performances each year.

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