Kentucky Derby News

It was a mix of emotions in the Churchill Downs winner’s circle Saturday when Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan dug in for a three-quarters of a length victory in the $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) with substitute rider Francisco Arrieta aboard...

Bettors have a lucrative opportunity to chase a significant carryover on Sunday’s closing day program at Churchill Downs with mandatory payouts in all wagers led by a $214,090 jackpot carryover in the 20-cent Derby City 6.
 
Sunday’s 10-race...

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan returned to the Churchill Downs winner’s circle for the fourth time but this time with substitute rider Francisco Arrieta in the saddle. The 4-year-old colt, who captured the historic 150th “Run for the Roses” one...

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione will try to secure his sixth straight September Meet riding title during the final two days of the meet while holding a 22-15 advantage over Irad Ortiz Jr., who is riding his first full meet at Churchill Downs.
Gaffalione, a 13-time...

Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) at Churchill Downs will take on added meaning for trainer Mike Maker as he sends out Willy D’s in the race named for his former boss and mentor, Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, who passed away three months...

Willis Horton Racing and Whisper Hill Farm’s Hanshin Stakes (Listed) winner Will Take It has been on a brief layoff since his June 29 triumph at Churchill Downs, and trainer Dallas Stewart hopes the freshening sets him up for a strong fall campaign...

Churchill Downs Racetrack will host Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on Saturday, honoring organizations and individuals dedicated to retired racehorses.
 
Saturday’s 11-race program begins at 12:45 p.m. (all times Eastern) and is headlined by the $500,000...

Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan and defending Lukas Classic (Grade II) champion Hit Show continued their preparations for Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic by training over a sloppy, sealed surface Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs.
Mystik Dan...

Several top contenders for Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic (Grade II) turned in their final preparations for the September Meet marquee race at Churchill Downs, including Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan, who breezed a half-mile in :47.60, and...

Ragtime, the runner-up in the Grade I Test in her previous start, overcame a sluggish start but charged down the homestretch with style to defeat longshot Strong State by 2 ¼ lengths in Saturday’s 50th running of the $300,000 Dogwood Stakes presented...