Derby News

JIM MULVIHILL: Ladies and gentlemen, before we get to the winner’s presser, I would like to introduce Kathleen Anderson. She’s the American Association of Equine Practitioners on‑call vet. And she’s going to give us an update on what happened...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020) – It wasn’t the usual morning-after scene around Barn 33 on Sunday as only a smattering of media and cameras were on hand waiting for the shedrow’s Hall of Fame trainer to lead out his latest Kentucky Derby...

LOUISVILLE, KY., (September 5, 2020) – A historic Kentucky Derby saw Authentic claim the Garland of Roses in what was the first time the race had ever occurred on Labor Day weekend. Authentic, owned by Spendthrift Farm, LLC, Myracehorse.com, Madaket...

There are plenty of enticing wagers to play on Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs, but perhaps none more challenging—or potentially lucrative—than the Single 6. The Single 6 jackpot went unclaimed on Kentucky Oaks day, which means there’s a $143,355...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020) – Skychai Racing and Sand Dollar Stable’s Fancy Liquor rallied from far off a fast pace and then held off Taishan by a half-length to win the 29th running of the $500,000 American Turf (Presented by Smithfield...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020) – It was a thrilling Friday for the team of Brad Cox and Florent Geroux as the duo teamed up for their second Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I) victory in the last three years with Qatar Racing, Flurry Racing...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020) – Jim and Donna Daniell’s Rushie overtook dueling leaders Vertical Threat and Tap It to Win with a three-wide move at the head of the stretch and cruised to a 1 ¾-length victory over Sonneman to win the 96th...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020) – Albaugh Family Stables’ Sittin On Go roared past Midnight Bourbon at the sixteenth pole en route to a 2 ½-length victory in the 39th running of the $200,000 Iroquois Presented by Ford (GIII) for 2-year-olds....

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020) – Slam Dunk Racing and Medallion Racing’s Beau Recall (IRE) roared past 1-2 favorite Newspaperofrecord (IRE) at the sixteenth pole and drew off to a 1 ½-length repeat victory in the $500,000 Longines Distaff...

LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020) – Lothenbach Stables’ Bell’s the One got her nose down on the wire just ahead of Serengeti Empress to win the 34th running of the $500,000 Derby City Distaff Presented by Derby City Gaming (GI) for fillies...