Road to the Kentucky Derby

Gosger made his stakes and two-turn debut a winning one in Saturday's Lexington Stakes at Keeneland
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Burnham Square, a pleasant surprise who keeps on giving, confirmed his spot in next month's Kentucky Derby (G1) by winning the $1,225,625 Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland on Tuesday.
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The expectation that Saturday's $500,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) would yield the likely favorite for next month's Kentucky Derby (G1) came to fruition when Journalism followed up his last-out win in the San Felipe (G2) with a come-from-behind score in the 1 1/8-mile test.
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The California form heading into the Kentucky Derby (G1) was flattered in New York on Saturday when Rodriguez gave nine rivals the slip in the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct.
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After Luxor Cafe clinched his invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) via the Japan Road, his form was upheld in Saturday’s UAE Derby (G2) by Admire Daytona, who booked his own ticket to Louisville.
Read ArticleThe Dubai World Cup (G1) anchors a quartet of Breeders' Cup Challenge races at Meydan Saturday, and earlier on the card, the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby concludes with the UAE Derby (G2).
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Withers winner Captain Cook will look to certify himself as a serious Kentucky Derby (G1) contender in Saturday’s $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct. He heads a 12-horse field in the major Kentucky Derby qualifier.
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Chancer McPatrick and River Thames highlight a deep and competitive field of seven in Saturday's $1.25 million Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland.
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Presumptive Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism will make his final prep in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby against a pair of well-regarded Bob Baffert trainees; Tenma heads six in Santa Anita Oaks
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Taking advantage of a pace meltdown, Sandman launched a sharp rally around the far turn at Oaklawn Park to win the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) in decisive fashion.
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The Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby intensified this weekend with pivotal 100-point races: the Florida Derby at Gulfstream and the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn. Our team provides live odds, race results, and replays, offering comprehensive coverage of these crucial Derby preps.
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Fountain of Youth winner Sovereignty is the 8-5 morning line favorite in Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby, but he faces a talented group of rivals in the major Kentucky Derby qualifier; Gulfstream Park will also host the Gulfstream Park Oaks for Kentucky Oaks contenders.
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A powerful homestretch rally carried Final Gambit to a blowout victory in Saturday’s $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) over the Tapeta track at Turfway Park.
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The Steve Asmussen stable's prospects for the Kentucky Derby (G1) took a serious hit last month after Magnitude was sidelined following a dynamic victory in the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds. They were revived to an extent on Saturday when Tiztastic confirmed his participation in the Churchill Downs classic with a 2 1/4-length win in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2).
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Saturday’s $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park is scheduled to be the first 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifier awarding 100 points to the winner.
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A new chapter in Virginia racing occurs this weekend when Colonial Downs plays hosts to a special three-day meeting, anchored by a repositioned $500,000 Virginia Derby and $250,000 Virginia Oaks on Saturday.
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