Kentucky Derby News

The 'Run for the Lilies' is Here!
The 152nd Kentucky Oaks (G1) has officially taken center stage at Churchill Downs. An elite field of three-year-old fillies is ready to face off for a spot in the winner’s circle, and the energy under the...

Chester Broman’s Right to Party, trained by Kenny McPeek, was scratched from Kentucky Derby 152 allowing Calumet Farm’s Robusta to move into the main body of the race from the also-eligible list for trainer Doug O’Neill.

The Oaks and Derby favorites didn’t just become stablemates when they joined Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher. They were both born and raised at Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky.

Stay tuned right here for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and expert analysis as we gear up for Oaks and Derby!

There was movement Thursday morning on both the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks fronts. St. Elias Stable and Starlight Racing’s Fulleffort was withdrawn from Derby 152 because of a chip in his left hind ankle.

Join two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Nick Zito as he previews Kentucky Derby 152 with Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers. It's an unforgettable hour of Derby stories and a whole lot more.

While the traditional pre-race song states, “O the sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home,” history confirms that this is not always the case on the first Saturday in May.

Putting together the inaugural Kentucky Derby (G1) Power Rankings has been an entertaining and fascinating exercise.

John Oxley’s Silent Tactic has been scratched from Kentucky Derby 152 because of a bruised foot. Trained by Mark Casse, Silent Tactic jogged for 10 minutes in the mile chute under Dass Garcia at 7:30 (all times Eastern) Wednesday morning.

Two dozen horses have entered the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, including four on the also-eligible list.