Kentucky Derby News

It’s the first Saturday in May and, as a newcomer to the Sport of Kings, you’re ready to bet the first horse race of your life – the Kentucky Derby. It’s by far the most popular race in the country, attracting nearly $140 million in wagers in...

Three Kentucky Derby hopefuls put in their final works for Saturday’s $2 million Run for the Roses with breezes over a fast track Monday morning. Trainer Steve Asmussen worked Louisiana Derby (GII) winner Gun Runner and Arkansas Derby (GI) winner Creator...

The Kentucky Derby is scheduled for the first Saturday in May, which in 2016 falls on May 7. It’s been run on the first Saturday in May since 1932, when it was permanently scheduled for that date instead of an undetermined date in mid-May. (In 1945,...

Oscar Nominated was bred by Mrs. Jerry Amerman and raised at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington, Kentucky. With a name like Oscar Nominated, you’d expect him to be handsome, and so he is. “We liked him all along, and the Amermans liked him all along,”...

The Kentucky Derby is fast-approaching and we’ve put together a checklist for bettors at Churchill Downs on May 7. Here is a list of 5 things every bettor needs on Derby Day: Cash – Needs no explanation. TwinSpires App on Smart Phone – With a massive...

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most watched televised sporting events in the United States. In five of the past seven years it has averaged more than 15 million viewers. But how can someone watch the Kentucky Derby? Well, CBS began televising the race...

Creator’s chances of making it to the Kentucky Derby (G1) appeared slim after he was unable to break his maiden in his first five starts. But after shipping to Oaklawn Park in February, the gray made rapid progress, culminating in his victory in the...

Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman’s Toews On Ice took command at the head of the stretch and cruised home by two lengths over Entertainer to win the second running of the $100,000 William Walker for 3-year-olds on a rainy Saturday night at Churchill...

Reddam Racing’s likely Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) favorite Nyquist got his first feel for Churchill Downs Sunday morning at 8:30 when he jogged once around the big oval under exercise rider Jonny Garcia. He appeared to handle it just...

As a little drizzle began to fall, major Kentucky Derby contenders Exaggerator and Brody’s Cause turned in five-furlong works to complete their major preparation for next Saturday’s $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI). Big Chief...