Kentucky Derby News

Zedan Racing Stables’ unbeaten Salahudin began his campaign toward Kentucky Derby 153 by earning 10 qualifying points and a 96 Brisnet Speed Rating for his half-length victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois (Grade III) at Churchill Downs.
Trained...

Zedan Racing Stables’ Salahudin is the early points leader on the 2027 “Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve” after the Uncle Mo colt overcame a slow start and rallied to win Saturday’s 45th running of the $300,000 Iroquois...

Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman’s Grade I winner Explora will face five fellow 3-year-old fillies that entered next Saturday’s 51st running of the $300,000 Dogwood Stakes presented by Resolute Racing (Grade III), one of three stakes on the...

After winning last year’s Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (Grade I), Boyd Racing and By Talla Racing’s Splendora will attempt to continue her success around two turns Saturday in the 42nd running of the $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Locust Grove (Grade...

The official Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will begin Saturday at the home of America’s greatest race as Churchill Downs stages the 45th running of the $300,000 Iroquois (Grade III) for 2-year-olds at one mile on opening weekend...

Zedan Racing Stables’ undefeated Salahudin will attempt to improve his record to 3-for-3 Saturday when he faces eight rivals in the 45th running of the $300,000 Iroquois Stakes (Grade III) at Churchill Downs.
Salahudin completed part of his final preparations...

The Road to Kentucky Derby 153 will get underway Saturday with a field of nine 2-year-olds entered in the 45th running of the $300,000 Iroquois Stakes (Grade III) at Churchill Downs, led by Zedan Racing Stables’ undefeated Ellis Park Juvenile winner...

Horse racing on the Kentucky horse racing circuit shifts to Churchill Downs on Thursday with the first of three Twilight Thursday programs at 5 p.m. (all times Eastern) as the famed Louisville racetrack opens its 14th annual September Meet for an action-packed...

Louisville, Ky. (June 24, 2026) – Churchill Downs and the Oliver Lewis Foundation unveiled a bronze statue honoring Oliver Lewis, the jockey who rode Aristides to victory in the inaugural Kentucky Derby in 1875.
Donated to Churchill Downs by the Lewis...

Louisville, Ky. (June 30, 2026) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (“CDI”) announced that the inaugural Gallop for Good: From Race to Retirement (“Gallop for Good”) campaign raised more than $303,000 to benefit 75 Thoroughbred aftercare...