Kentucky Derby News

Derby News February 6, 2026

Silent Tactic makes noise in Southwest; Search Party captures Martha Washington

Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse and jockey Cristian Torres teamed up to win both scoring races at Oaklawn Park on Friday.

Derby News February 6, 2026

Talk to Me Jimmy wires Withers Stakes by 11 lengths

The outcome of Friday’s $200,000 Withers S. at Aqueduct was never seriously in doubt as Talk to Me Jimmy led all the way to trounce six rivals by 11 lengths.

Horse Profile February 5, 2026

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Nearly

Centennial Farms’ three-year-old named Nearly picked up 20 points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series following his impressive 5 3/4-length victory in the $267,500 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 31.

Oaks News February 5, 2026

Las Virgenes showdown: Super Corredora, Explora renew rivalry from Breeders’ Cup

About an hour before the big game on Sunday, there’s a different kind of super showdown between leading Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders at Santa Anita.

Podcast February 5, 2026

Inside the Kentucky Derby-Season 4 Debut

The Season 4 debut of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' is here. Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein take listeners through four action-packed races this weekend on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep Season.

Wagering February 5, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes

Nine horses have entered Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. at Tampa Bay Downs, a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier worth 20-10-6-4-2 points to the top five finishers.

Derby News February 5, 2026

Renegade returns in Sam F. Davis; Zany looms large in Suncoast

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher holds a strong hand in the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks events at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday.

Expert picks February 4, 2026

Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Robert B. Lewis Stakes

A talented group of seven sophomores will travel one mile on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3).

Horse Profile February 4, 2026

Tales from the Crib: Express Kid

As a $2,000 yearling purchase turned Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful, Express Kid is the very type of rags-to-riches story that fuels dreams.

Wagering February 3, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: A Week of Drama

Ted Noffey’s withdrawal wasn’t the only drama in the week. We were scheduled to have three Derby preps and two Oaks preps this weekend, but the weather-related cancellations meant we ended up with only one for each.

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