Kentucky Derby News

One Magic Philly will make her second attempt at a graded stakes victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Chilukki Stakes presented by Resolute Racing (Grade III) at Churchill Downs, a race her connections have been pointing toward for quite some time, according...

Brian Hernandez Jr. returned to the winner’s circle Wednesday at Churchill Downs for the first time since a riding accident seven weeks ago when he guided Sir Greylind to victory in the eighth race as he continues his steady comeback from injury.
Hernandez...

Tickets for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 2 will go on sale to the public Thursday at noon ET.
 
Two-day all-inclusive reserved tickets to the 152nd Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby...

 
Godolphin’s talented 3-year-old filly Ragtime returns to Churchill Downs on Saturday as the 8-5 morning line favorite when she lines up against six rivals entered in the $300,000 Chilukki presented by Resolute Racing (Grade III).
Saturday’s...

A total of 121 horses representing 30 different racetracks and training centers across North America were entered for Saturday’s eight Claiming Crown races at Churchill Downs, offering horseplayers deep wagering opportunities and giving connections...

Woodslane Farm’s 7-year-old homebred gelding Wolfie’s Dynaghost won his first start under the care of trainer Brian Lynch when he led every step of the way under Luis Saez in Saturday’s 46th running of the $300,000 River City (Grade III) at Churchill...

Godolphin’s talented 3-year-old filly Ragtime returns to Churchill Downs to headline the 40th running of the $300,000 Chilukki presented by Resolute Racing (Grade III), the feature on next Saturday’s 11-race program that also includes the 27th Claiming...

Trainer Kenny McPeek announced Friday that Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan has officially been retired but fans will have one final chance to see the colt beneath the Twin Spires on Saturday when he parades in the paddock for the fourth race from...

Godolphin’s Encino has proven his versatility with victories on dirt, turf and all-weather surfaces and will look to add another turf win to his resumé Saturday in the $300,000 River City (Grade III), one of two stakes on an 11-race program at Churchill...

Manny Esquivel has been making the most of his time at Churchill Downs this fall with six wins from 34 mounts while serving as a key member of trainer Kenny McPeek’s team as regular rider Brian Hernandez Jr. remains sidelined.
“It means a lot,”...