Kentucky Derby News

Oaks News April 22, 2026

Mary Davis Keim's run of 'beginner’s luck' extended into the spring of 1965

A three-year-old female Thoroughbred wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1) every year, while three have pulled off victories in the Kentucky Derby (G1). But in terms of female trainers, only one has managed to win either the Oaks or Derby in the collective 302...

Wagering April 22, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: Several taking historically less likely path

There was a time when it was believed a horse couldn’t win the Kentucky Derby (G1) without having raced as a two-year-old.

Derby News April 21, 2026

Tales from the Crib: Commandment

Orb, the 2013 Kentucky Derby (G1) hero, recorded his most significant win as a sire when his daughter Sippican Harbor captured the 2018 Spinaway (G1). Now Sippican Harbor’s son, Commandment, tops the points leaderboard.

Features April 21, 2026

The Ultimate Kentucky Derby First-Timer Guide

The Kentucky Derby is more than a race. It is a tradition, a spectacle, and the longest continually held sporting event in America.

Features April 21, 2026

The 10 Rookie Mistakes First-Time Kentucky Derby Guests Make

Derby Week at Churchill Downs is about presence. The sound of the crowd. The anticipation before the race. The release when the gates open.

Derby Lifestyle April 21, 2026

Derby Fashion: What Makes Kentucky Derby Week Iconic

Derby fashion is not simply about what you wear. It is part of the Kentucky Derby experience itself.

Features April 21, 2026

Derby Week: What to Expect Each Day at Churchill Downs

Derby Week is more than a schedule of races. It is a full week of experiences at Churchill Downs, where each day builds toward the First Saturday in May.

Features April 21, 2026

Derby Day: The Moment You Feel Before You See

There is a moment on Kentucky Derby Day that people try to explain but rarely capture fully.

Food April 20, 2026

A Culinary Spectacle: Celebrity Chefs Take the Stage at Kentucky Derby 152

Discover the celebrity chefs and exclusive menus coming to Kentucky Derby 152 at Churchill Downs. From Afro-Caribbean flavors to Southern classics, explore Derby Week’s most indulgent dining experiences.

Derby News April 18, 2026

White Abarrio upstages Sovereignty, Journalism in Oaklawn Handicap

White Abarrio, a veteran from the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1), rolled past 2025 Kentucky Derby champion Sovereignty and archrival Journalism in the $1.25 million Oaklawn H. (G2).

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