Kentucky Derby News

Chicago invader Nu What’s New went straight to the front and never looked back in Sunday’s 73rd running of the $298,500 Hanshin Stakes presented by JRA (Listed) – the featured race of four stakes events on closing day of the 44-day Spring Meet at...

Irad Ortiz Jr. clinched his first Churchill Downs Spring Meet riding title entering Sunday’s closing program, while the trainer and owner championships remained undecided heading into the final day of the 44-day stand.
The title is Ortiz’s second...

Bettors have a massive $197,923 carryover in the Derby City 6 to chase Sunday at Churchill Downs for the 11-race closing day program.
There is a mandatory payout in Sunday’s 20-cent Derby City 6, which covers Races 6-11 starting at approximately 3:18...

In what was billed as the “Summer Showdown” featuring North America’s top older horses, Dubai World Cup (Grade I) winner Magnitude led every step of the way and defeated Grade I Pennsylvania Derby winner Baeza by 1 ¼ lengths to thrill onlookers...

Grade I winner Shred the Gnar has done everything Brian Lynch has asked of her since her Fasig-Tipton La Troienne (GI) victory on Kentucky Oaks Day and gives the veteran conditioner confidence heading into Saturday's $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Fleur...

Godolphin’s reigning Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby (GI) winner Sovereignty and C R K Stable and Grandview Equine’s Grade I winner Baeza continued their preparations for Saturday’s $2 million Stephen Foster (GI) by galloping Thursday at Churchill...

Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Stephen Foster Stakes, including TV coverage, streaming options, post time, ticket information, and how to experience the race live at Churchill Downs.

Read more here: Stephen Foster Day Media Kit
 
The stars of Saturday’s $2 million Stephen Foster (Grade I) have assembled beneath the Twin Spires as reigning Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby (GI) winner Sovereignty, Grade I winner Baeza and...

The Stephen Foster Stakes purse increased from $1 million to $2 million in 2026, helping create a championship-caliber field led by Sovereignty, White Abarrio, Magnitude and Baeza at Churchill Downs.

The 2026 Stephen Foster Stakes field features Horse of the Year Sovereignty, Breeders' Cup Classic winner White Abarrio, Dubai World Cup champion Magnitude and a talented group of Grade 1 contenders competing for a $2 million purse and a Breeders' Cup...