Kentucky Derby

The Truth About Patch

• By Steve Haskin
• June 18, 2017
• Thoroughbred Racing

Humans and animals overcoming physical handicaps and going on to achieve great things has always been a sure way to bring out the sentimental side of people, who admire grit and resolve in the face of adversity.

Belmont First Triple Crown Race Simulcast in Japan

• By Frank Angst
• June 11, 2017
• International, Triple Crown

While the scratch of Epicharis (JPN) impacted the amount of money wagered, the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park still became the first United States classic simulcast into Japan.

California Chrome's Last Full Sibling Nears Debut

• By Jeremy Balan
• June 3, 2017
• Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, West Region

Faversham, the last full sibling to California Chrome, is scheduled to run for the first time June 16 at Santa Anita Park.

McGreevy to Select Sale Horses for Stinson

• By Lenny Shulman
• May 31, 2017
• Thoroughbred Sales

Bloodstock agent Tom McGreevy, who likes to work exclusively for one client, has signed on to buy yearlings and 2-year-old at sales for Texas owner Mike Stinson.

McCraken Back on Work Tab After Derby Disappointment

• By Alicia Wincze Hughes
• May 23, 2017
• Kentucky, Triple Crown, Thoroughbred Racing

Janis Whitham's homebred McCraken put in his first timed move since running eighth in the first leg of the Triple Crown, going an easy half-mile in :49 4/5 at Churchill Downs the morning of May 23.

In Excess Connected to Past Two Kentucky Derby Winners

• By Carly Silver
• May 19, 2017
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, West Region

For the second year in a row, the late In Excess—a former juggernaut on the California stallion scene--has figured in the first three generations of a Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (G1) winner. 

Preakness: No Awaking From This Dream

• By Steve Haskin
• May 18, 2017
• Triple Crown

If you enjoyed the Kentucky Derby dream, no sense waking up now. You might as well keep dreaming until you are jolted back to reality, if and when that ever occurs.

Fortnight Fortune: Preakness History Favors Derby Form

• By Alicia Wincze Hughes
• May 17, 2017
• Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

While the short rest between the first two legs of the Triple Crown has been a popular lament over the years, the modern history of the Preakness Stakes reflects a trend that is actually most unkind to the oft-proclaimed "new shooters."

Always Dreaming's dam, Above Perfection

• By Anne M. Eberhardt
• May 12, 2017

Spending a day with Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming's dam, Above Perfection, at Dromoland Farm.

Always Dreaming's Journey on the Derby Dozen

• By Steve Haskin
• May 10, 2017
• Triple Crown

As I have done the past several years, I thought it would be interesting to go back week by week and re-live the observations, race reports, workout reports, and any news regarding the eventual Kentucky Derby winner.

Always Dreaming Gets First Feel of Pimlico

• By BloodHorse Staff
• May 10, 2017
• Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming got acquainted with the racing surface at Pimlico Race Course May 10 during a light jog in preparation for a scheduled start in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1).

What's Going On Here: Grassroots

• By Evan Hammonds
• May 10, 2017
• Triple Crown

Derby week a perfect time to grow the sport

The Week in Photos 5/9/2017

• May 9, 2017

Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, La Troienne, Humana Distaff, American Turf, Eight Belles, Alysheba, Churchill Downs, Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, Sheepshead Bay, Twin Spires Turf Sprint, Edgewood, Pat Day Mile and more.

Always Dreaming Arrives at Pimlico Race Course

• By BloodHorse Staff
• May 9, 2017
• Triple Crown, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

Always Dreaming, winner of the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), departed Churchill Downs at 6:40 a.m. May 9 for the short ride to Louisville International Airport and a flight that would take him to Baltimore.

Derby Telecast Viewership Largest Since 1989

• By BloodHorse Staff
• May 8, 2017
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

NBC Sports' coverage of the 143rd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) posted numerous viewership milestones according to fast national data provided by The Nielsen Company and digital data from Adobe Analytics. 

Derby Winner is Young's Latest Success

• By Ron Mitchell
• May 8, 2017
• Triple Crown, Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner is latest major stakes winner bought at auction by agent Steve Young.

ABR Wired: Storybook Ending for Always Dreaming

• May 8, 2017

What's it like to own the horse that wins the Kentucky Derby? Follow along with Terry Finley, whose West Point Thoroughbreds is a minority owner of Always Dreaming, as he experiences the joy of a in the run for the roses at Churchill Downs.

Connections' Plan Comes Together With Always Dreaming

• May 8, 2017
• Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky, Southeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

To "peak in the Derby" was a main part of the strategy Pletcher and owners Anthony Bonomo and Vinnie Viola laid out for Always Dreaming this winter.

Topped by Always Dreaming, Preakness Field Taking Shape

• By BloodHorse Staff
• May 7, 2017
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

Impressive Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands winner (G1) Always Dreaming will head to historic Pimlico Race Course for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, the 142nd Preakness Stakes (G1) May 20.

KY Derby TV Overnight Up 12% from 2016

• May 7, 2017
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Overnight of 10.5/23 is second-highest in the past 25 years.

Always Dreaming in Good Order After Derby Triumph

• By Alicia Wincze Hughes
• May 7, 2017
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky, Triple Crown

Trainer Todd Pletcher stated all was well with newly minted Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming the morning after the colt's stirring triumph in the first leg of the Triple Crown.

Post Kentucky Derby News Update

• By Claire Novak
• May 7, 2017
• Triple Crown

Claire Novak updates us on Kentucky Derby runners Always Dreaming, Lookin At Lee, Battle of Midway, Classic Empire, and more.

2017 Kentucky Derby Race Sequence

• May 7, 2017

Relive Always Dreaming's victory in the 2017 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). See where your favorite horse was at several crucial points of the race with our interactive slideshow.

Always Dreaming wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby

• May 6, 2017

Always Dreaming with John Velazquez wins the running of the 143rd Kentucky Derby at Churcill Downs on May 6, 2017.

Kentucky Derby 143 Post Race Press Conference

• May 6, 2017
• Triple Crown

Kentucky Derby 143 post race press conference featuring the connections of winner Always Dreaming.