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.
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.
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.
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."
Spending a day with Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming's dam, Above Perfection, at Dromoland Farm.
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.
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).
Derby week a perfect time to grow the sport
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, 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.
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.
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner is latest major stakes winner bought at auction by agent Steve Young.
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.
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.
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.
Overnight of 10.5/23 is second-highest in the past 25 years.
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.
Claire Novak updates us on Kentucky Derby runners Always Dreaming, Lookin At Lee, Battle of Midway, Classic Empire, and more.
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 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 featuring the connections of winner Always Dreaming.
With wagering above $200 million for the first time and a top-10 crowd on Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. expects to add between $4-6 million in increased profitability, the company announced May 6.
Claire Novak recaps Always Dreaming's win in Kentucky Derby 143 and shares post race details.
Following a tracking trip under John Velazquez, Always Dreaming took command in the stretch to score a 2 3/4-length victory in the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) May 6 at Churchill Downs.
Claire Novak sets the scene for the 2017 Kentucky Derby, including a brightening on the horizon.
| Date | Race | Position / Horse / Points |
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Iroquois S.
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FrontRunner S.
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Dixiana Breeders' Futurity
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Foxwoods Champagne S.
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Grey S.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile
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Delta Downs Jackpot S.
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Remsen S.
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Kentucky Jockey Club S.
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Jerome S.
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Sham S.
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LeComte S.
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Smarty Jones S.
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Holy Bull S.
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Withers S
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Robert B. Lewis S
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El Camino Real Derby
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Southwest S.
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Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth S.
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Risen Star S.
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Gotham S.
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Tampa Bay Derby
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San Felipe S.
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Rebel S.
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Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral S.
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Sunland Derby
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Besilu Stables Florida Derby
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UAE Derby
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Louisiana Derby
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Santa Anita Derby
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Twinspires.com Wood Memorial S.
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Arkansas Derby
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Toyota Blue Grass S.
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Coolmore Lexington S.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
|---|---|---|
| California Chrome | Art Sherman |
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| Candy Boy | John W. Sadler |
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| Chitu | Bob Baffert |
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| Commanding Curve | Dallas Stewart |
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| Dance With Fate | UNKNOWN |
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| Danza | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| General a Rod | Michael J. Maker |
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| Harry's Holiday | Michael J. Maker |
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| Hoppertunity | Bob Baffert |
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| Intense Holiday | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Medal Count | Dale L. Romans |
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| Pablo Del Monte | David Jacobson |
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| Ride On Curlin | William G. Gowan |
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| Tapiture | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Uncle Sigh | William I. Mott |
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| Vicar's in Trouble | Michael J. Maker |
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| Vinceremos | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| We Miss Artie | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Wicked Strong | James A. Jerkens |
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| Wildcat Red | Jose Garoffalo |
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| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Keertana Overnight S. | CD | 5/27 |
| Winning Colors S. (G3) | CD | 5/27 |
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