Kentucky Derby News

Derby News April 9, 2026

Tales from the Crib: Pavlovian

Pavlovian’s pedigree carries a duplication of Storm Cat, well known for transmitting his brilliance along with a dash of temperament. Indications are that Pavlovian has inherited both of those dimensions.

Podcast April 9, 2026

Inside the Kentucky Derby-Lexington Stakes Preview

The Road to Kentucky Derby 152 concludes Saturday with the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, worth 20 qualifying points to the winner.

Expert picks April 8, 2026

Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Lexington Stakes

A cast of 11 three-year-old horses will run a distance of 1 1/16 miles over the Keeneland dirt surface in Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington (G3).

Horse Profile April 8, 2026

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Albus

Pin Oak Stud’s three-year-old horse named Albus notched his first graded stakes win when putting in a sustained late rally to capture the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) by 1 1/4 lengths at Aqueduct on April 4.

Horse Profile April 8, 2026

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: So Happy

Norman Stables and Saints or Sinners’ three-year-old colt named So Happy moved to the lead in early stretch and powered home through the wire to post a 2 3/4-length victory in the $501,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 4.

Derby News April 8, 2026

Ezum pegged as Lexington favorite

Saturday's Lexington (G3) at Keeneland won't have an impact on the Kentucky Derby (G1), but the minor qualifier might provide runners for the Preakness (G1) on May 16.

Wagering April 7, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Lexington Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby concludes on Saturday with the running of the $400,000 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland.

Derby Lifestyle April 7, 2026

How to Host the Kentucky Derby at Home

How to Host the Kentucky Derby at Home: A Southern Story of Tradition, Celebration, and Legacy

Wagering April 7, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: Who will Irad Ortiz Jr. ride?

With the Kentucky Derby (G1) field all but set, the most influential figure in the Derby picture in the next week or two might be Steve Rushing. Rushing may not be known by all regular racing followers, but as the agent for champion jockey Irad Ortiz...

Food April 7, 2026

5 Cocktail Tips for Hosting a Kentucky Derby Party at Home

Planning a Kentucky Derby party at home? Miguel Buencamino of Holy City Handcraft shares five essential cocktail tips, plus official recipes for the Mint Julep, Oaks Lily, and Woodford Spire to help you host the ultimate Derby Day celebration.

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