Kentucky Derby News

Several newcomers appeared in the Derby Power Rankings, while one horse in the lower reaches charged a long way up the board. Along the way, some names that have been on the list from the start have dropped off.

With the victory, Class President banked 50 qualifying points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series leaderboard, too.

The Chad Brown trainee earned 50 qualifying points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series after running one mile on the fast Aqueduct dirt in 1:37.94 under Manny Franco.

In addition to the Commandment's share of the purse, the horse also earned 50 qualifying points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series leaderboard, which basically assures him of having a spot in the starting gate for the Run for the...

Fifty seasons ago, in 1976, Bert and Diana Firestone were in the enviable position of owning the favorites for both the Derby and Oaks. And not just any favorites, but odds-on favorites.

The Road to the Kentucky Derby makes a stop at Santa Anita this Saturday for the $200,000 San Felipe (G2), a 1 1/16-mile qualifier worth 50-25-15-10-5 points to the top five finishers.

One of three qualifying races over the weekend, the Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park produced a thrilling stretch drive and promises to have major Kentucky Derby implications.

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, a nine-time winner of the San Felipe (G2), has two chances to pad his total in Saturday’s $200,000 edition at Santa Anita.

Discover the official onsite menu for the 152nd Kentucky Derby® at Churchill Downs, featuring short ribs, Kentucky BBQ shrimp, Mint Juleps and more.

You can add another name to Todd Pletcher’s roster of Kentucky Derby (G1) candidates, as Class President scored an upset in Sunday’s $1 million Rebel (G2) and took home 50 points.