Kentucky Derby

Rebel winner Class President and Tampa Bay Derby runner-up Further Ado are top draws for Saturday's $1.25 million Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland, a major qualifier for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
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The last edition of the race to be held at Aqueduct will present a challenge for likely favorite Iron Honor.
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Renegade offered an eye-catching late run to dominate the Arkansas Derby, confirming himself as a major win contender for the Kentucky Derby.
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Commandment will head back to Churchill Downs a winner of four consecutive races.
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Both colts clinched Kentucky Derby (G1) invitations via the Euro/Mideast Road.
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Despite regional war and torrential rain this week, Meydan will stage the 30th Dubai World Cup extravaganza on Saturday.
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Most eyes will be on a trio of colts who have turned in some of the fastest prep performances this season.
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For the well-prepared Derby-goer, the data offers one clear piece of advice: a light layer and a rain plan are never wasted investments on the first Saturday in May.
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Trainer Todd Pletcher might be in line to sweep this week's two major domestic Kentucky Derby (G1) preps.
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The first 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifier, worth 100-50-25-15-10 points to the top five finishers, took place on Saturday over the Tapeta track at Turfway Park.
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Emerging Market will be an unusual entrant in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) with but two starts.
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Travel the Road to the Derby with up-to-minute horse racing news for the Louisiana Derby!
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The Championship Series of the Road to the Kentucky Derby shifts its focus to Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).
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With the Road to the Kentucky Derby entering the Championship Season with 100-point racing, we decided to combine a few measurement tools for a multi-layered analysis.
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A quartet of promising colts will attempt to make the big leap from maiden victories to a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds.
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The signature event of the 2025-26 winter meet at Turfway Park, the $777,000 Jeff Ruby (G3), anchors a 13-race program on Saturday afternoon.
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By the narrowest of margins, Paladin emerged as the favorite over Chief Wallabee in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5, which closed at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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A rail bid proved golden for Incredibolt on Saturday when he dominated nine rivals in the $506,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs.
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After being redesigned as a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep last year, the $500,000 Virginia Derby heads a special three-day session at Colonial Downs this weekend, offering qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis to the respective top five finishers. Along with the Virginia Derby, Saturday’s 10-race program also features the $250,000 Virginia Oaks.
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Speedway Stables’ Potente joined the Kentucky Derby (G1) picture and remained unbeaten in Saturday’s $201,000 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita, catching Robusta in the final strides to post a head win.
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