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Kentucky Derby Kernels (April 25): Forever Young Has Leisurely Work
Unbeaten Forever Young put in a leisurely 6-furlong workout Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs with regular jockey Ryusei Sakai aboard. The Japan-bred UAE Derby winner was timed in 1:19.60 over a fa...
Kentucky Derby Kernels (April 23); Dettori to Ride Society Man
Imagine a flying dismount in the winners circle at Churchill Downs in the moments after the Kentucky Derby? Its a longshot but it could happen as world renowned jockey Frankie Dettori is set to ...
Justify, Gun Runner, Joel Rosario Elected to Hall of Fame
Triple Crown winner Justify, 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner, and jockey Joel Rosario were among nine new members elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Tuesday. No modern-day ...
Kentucky Derby History: Largest, Smallest Margins of Victory
After 36 prep races, the 20-horse field for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) has been set, pending possible withdrawals and late additions prior to the Run for the Roses on May 4. The preps produced blow...
2024 Kentucky Derby Contenders: GRAND MO THE FIRST
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs, offering a record $5 million purse. The field is limited to 20 starters based on Derby qualifying points from dozens of prep races...
2024 Kentucky Derby Contenders: TRACK PHANTOM
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs, offering a record $5 million purse. The field is limited to 20 starters based on Derby qualifying points from dozens of prep races...
2024 Kentucky Derby Contenders: DORNOCH
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is Saturday, May 4, at Churchill Downs, offering a record $5 million purse. The field is limited to 20 starters based on Derby qualifying points from dozens of prep races...
Kentucky Derby Kernels (April 22): Mott Duo Log Works
It was a Bill Mott Monday morning at Churchill Downs as the Hall of Fame trainer sent out his Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders, Resilience and champion Just F Y I. Motts Resili...
Kentucky Derby Kernels: Deterministic Out; Grand Mo the First In
Longtime trainer Christophe Clement wont have his first Kentucky Derby (G1) contender, after all. Derby field shuffling likely to continue Baffert colts work, likely to run in Preakness As expected...
Kentucky Derby Kernels (April 20): Sierra Leone Dazzles
Trainer Brad Cox was a busy man on a chilly Saturday morning at Churchill Downs, sending out a pair of Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders as well as his duo for the Kentucky Oaks (G1). With the Derby two ...