Kentucky Derby News

Wagering August 25, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Travers Stakes

Two horses who combined to win the Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness (G1), and Belmont (G1)—the three legs of the Triple Crown—will meet in a sensational renewal of the $1.25 million Travers (G1) on Saturday.

Derby News August 24, 2026

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo headlines deep Travers field

The leader of the three-year-old division after victories in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont (G1), Golden Tempo will bid to confirm his status in Saturday’s $1.25 million Travers (G1) at Saratoga.

Expert picks August 19, 2026

Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Pacific Classic

An outstanding cast of 11 horses will travel a demanding 1 1/4 miles over the dirt at Del Mar on Saturday in the signature race of the meeting, the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1).

Features August 19, 2026

Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers – Ridan (1962)

Ridan's third-place finish under the Twin Spires in hindsight reads less like a defeat than a lucky break — the loss that cost him a shot at the Triple Crown but set up the two photo-finish classics, performances that would define him as one of the...

Features August 18, 2026

Did you know: 10 major winners who graduated at Ellis Park

Saratoga and Del Mar are well known for launching the careers of high-profile two-year-olds, but there’s another summer racing hotspot to watch.

Expert picks August 13, 2026

Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Christophe Clement Turf Stakes

An excellent field of seven classy long distance turf runners will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Saratoga inner lawn in Saturday’s lucrative, $750,000 Christophe Clement Turf (G1).

Derby News August 9, 2026

Kentucky Derby champion Sovereignty back to his best in Whitney

The Saratoga fans knew that they had witnessed something special in the Whitney, cheering loudly for Sovereignty and also applauding the gallant effort by the filly Nitrogen.

Expert picks August 5, 2026

Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Whitney Stakes

A stellar cast of eight has been entered to contest the historic $1 million Whitney (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday.

Derby News August 3, 2026

Churchill Downs and NYRA Announce New Thoroughbred Championship Series Beginning in 2027

Churchill Downs and NYRA announce the new Thoroughbred Championship Series, a six-race championship beginning in 2027 featuring the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes.

Oaks News July 30, 2026

Did you know: Kentucky Oaks champion Monomoy Girl has a promising daughter

Effusive, a juvenile filly out of champion Monomoy Girl, stamped herself one to follow after overcoming adversity in her debut at Saratoga.

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