Kentucky Derby News

Saturday’s $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) concludes the 2016 Triple Crown, and while the absence of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Nyquist lessens the appeal of the 1 1/2-mile classic to the casual fan, what happens in the Belmont could still have a significant...

The Tremont at Belmont Park doesn’t have the cache it once did in its long history, but Friday’s 119th running might yield an aspirant for the 2017 Kentucky Derby (G1) trail. Both on pedigree and connections, Silver Mission rates as one to watch over...

Thirstforlife rallied to the lead leaving the far turn and drew off stylishly in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs June 4, scoring by a widening 6 ½-length margin. The 2-year-old stamped himself as an extremely promising prospect for trainer...

Exaggerator was forced to settle for second behind Nyquist in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 7, but on Saturday doled out his revenge when taking the $1.5 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico over a sloppy, sealed track. The dark...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, May 7, 2016) – Gunpowder Farms’ Divisidero outgamed World Approval by a neck to win the 29th running of the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (GI) for 4-year-olds and up. Trained by Buff Bradley and ridden by Edgar...

Mario Gutierrez, rider of Nyquist (first) – “It’s unreal. No words can describe it.” Kent Desormeaux, rider of Exaggerator (second) – “My horse slammed on the brakes at the 3 ½, ducked back to the inside and then took off. When you see the...

Doug O’Neill, trainer of Nyquist (first) – “He’s a special, special horse. You can see it in his eye on a daily basis. He knows how to bring his ‘A’ game. If he was a human athlete, we’d celebrate him as a super star.” Keith Desormeaux,...

JOHN ASHER: Ladies and gentlemen, the winning connections of Kentucky Derby 142nd. We’re going to start in the middle with Mr. Paul Reddam. (Applause.) His second Kentucky Derby winner. Of course, I’ll Have Another the last non‑favorite to win the...

Reddam Racing’s Nyquist took the lead from Gun Runner in the upper stretch, opened a daylight margin and had more than enough to hold off Exaggerator by 1 1/4 lengths to win the 142nd running of the $2,391,600 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands...

Reddam Racing LLC’s Nyquist added yet another major triumph to his spotless resume when capturing the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs. Trained by Doug O’Neill and ridden by Mario Guiterrez,...