Kentucky Oaks Scene Setter
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak sets the Churchill Downs scene with updates on the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on May 1, 2015. watch video
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Live Chat - Friday, May 1 at NOON EDT
- By Claire Novak
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Rosenblum, LaPenta Hope to Get Far Right Home
Arkansas will be well represented at this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands as owners Harry Rosenblum and Robert LaPenta will have Southwest Stakes winner Far Right in the Run for the Roses.
KY Derby: American Pharoah Gallops Oaks Day
KY Derby: American Pharoah Gallops Oaks Day watch video
Oaks Day Begins With Big Horses on the Track
Well before sunrise May 1, the first horses on the track at Churchill Downs were hopefuls for that day's Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Haskin: Pharoah or No Pharoah?
Ok, the time has finally come to try to answer the burning questions that make Kentucky Derby 141 one of the most intriguing Thoroughbred events seen in a very long time. read blog
Churchill Looking for Derby, Oaks Numbers
Churchill Downs' John Asher says weather, advance ticket sales bode well. Watch Video
Derby is Baffert's Show Again
"I believe in fate," says Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. "I believe that something really good is about to happen... but it's something we're just going to have to wait and see."
Unlocking Winners: Kentucky Derby 141 Picks
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). read blog
KY Derby: Stanford Out, Frammento In
The April 30 defection of Stanford from the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will allow also-eligible Frammento to run.
Congressmen: Repeal Interstate Simulcast Law
- By Tom LaMarra
Two members of Congress, on the eve of two of Thoroughbred racing's biggest days, announced introduction of legislation that would end interstate simulcasts to encourage racing to end what they call widespread cheating.
TimeformUS Preview: Kentucky Derby 141
As expected, given a 20-horse field that is knee-deep in fast young horses, the TimeformUS Pace Projector is projecting a fast pace. read blog
Mubtaahij Breezes Easy Three Furlongs
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum's group II winner Mubtaahij had an easy three-eighths breeze timed in :37.40 with jockey Christophe Soumillon aboard Thursday, April 30 at Churchill Downs.
That Handicapping Show: Kentucky Derby
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Kentucky Derby. Who are your picks? watch video
Dortmund to be Saddled on Paddock Path
Trainer Bob Baffert said Dortmund, the 3-1 second choice for the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will be saddled on the path in the paddock rather than one of the enclosed stalls.
That Handicapping Show: Kentucky Derby
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Kentucky Derby. Who are your picks? Download Equibase Past Performances for the Kentucky Derby.
KY Derby: Dortmund Saddled in Tunnel
After again being skittish in the Churchill Downs paddock, Dortmund was very composed while being saddled in tunnel that leads from paddock to track. Watch Video
Kentucky Derby News Update: April 30, 2015
Claire Novak updates the news of the day, including Mubtaahij's gallop, Keen Ice's stumble, and scheduled schoolings. Watch Video
Haskin: How The Race Will Be Run
Steve Haskin looks at the post positions for the Kentucky Derby and how the race will be run. read blog
On All Cylinders: Firing Line Ready for Derby
No horse entered in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) owns a more decisive victory than Firing Line, who won the Sunland Derby (gr. III) by 14 1/4 lengths.
Kentucky Derby News Update: April 30, 2015
Claire Novak updates the news of the day, including Mubtaahij's gallop, Keen Ice's stumble, and scheduled schoolings.
Ramsey Hopes for Shining Star
Ken Ramsey said he is loaded with 2-year-olds for next year's Kentucky Derby, but International Star, who swept the Fair Grounds Derby preps, might get him the roses a year earlier than planned.
KY Derby: Dallas Stewart on Tale of Verve
Trainer Dallas Stewart discusses his confidence in late Kentucky Derby entrant Tale of Verve. Watch Video
Favored American Pharoah Draws Post 18
American Pharoah, the 5-2 morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post 18 for the 1 1/4-mile race May 2 at Churchill Downs.
KY Derby: Baffert on the Draw
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert talks about post 18 for American Pharoah and 8 for Dortmund drawn April 29 for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
KY Derby: Baffert on the Draw
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert talks about post 18 for American Pharoah and 8 for Dortmund drawn April 29 for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Kentucky Derby: A Bath for Upstart
Kentucky Derby contender Upstart on April 29, after going to the track for the first time. watch video
Florida Flyers Finally Land in Louisville
Frosted and Upstart arrived safe and sound Tuesday evening and were out on the track this morning and feeling good in their respective strong gallops. read blog
Derby History: Right Silks, Wrong Horse
Derby history shows that on occasion there have been a few "oops" moments when the horse that won wore the right colors but upstaged a more popular stablemate.
KY Derby: Rick Violette Talks about Upstart
Trainer Rick Violette talks about Upstart and his prospects for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
What They Said: Ky Derby Trainers' Dinner
More stories, quips, and insights from this year's Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner held April 28 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Louisville.
Derby Hopefuls Upstart, Frosted Take to Track
TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I) winner Frosted and Lambholm South Holy Bull (gr. II) winner Upstart were both on the track for the first time at Churchill April 29, joined by multiple graded-stakes winner El Kabeir.
KY Derby: Dortmund Frisky in Paddock Visit
Kentucky Derby contender Dortmund, schooling in Churchill Downs paddock April 29. Watch Video
KY Derby: Rick Violette Talks about Upstart
Trainer Rick Violette talks about Upstart and his prospects for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Kentucky Derby News Update: April 29, 2015
Claire Novak updates us on who galloped at Churchill Downs today, El Kabeir, Rick Violette, Mubtaahij schooling, and Stellar Wind sneaking out early to jog. watch video
Kentucky Derby News Update: April 29, 2015
Claire Novak updates us on who galloped at Churchill Downs today, El Kabeir, Rick Violette, Mubtaahij schooling, and Stellar Wind sneaking out early to jog. Hear more from Rick Violette.
Ky Derby Pace Scenario a Pressing Question
Looking at the recent past performances of the 20 horses likely to start in the 2015 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), more than half the field would like to be racing a length or two off the lead. read blog
Tale of Verve Among 22 Entered for KY Derby
The Churchill Downs communications department said April 29 that sources confirmed 22 horses have been entered for the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) for 3-year-olds going 1 1/4 miles.
First Derby for Jockeys Soumillon and Geroux
Six-time French champion jockey Christophe Soumillon and rising U.S. rider Florent Geroux will be making their first Kentucky Derby starts May 2.
2015 Road to the Kentucky Derby Infographics
Review the stats and race results from the Kentucky Derby Championship Series of 50 and 100 point races. Sponsored by WinStar Farm view slideshow
Kentucky Derby: A Bath for Upstart
Kentucky Derby contender Upstart on April 29, after going to the track for the first time.
Birsh Hits the Big Stage With Tencendur
- By Lenny Shulman
- Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Kentucky
Phil Birsh likes nothing more than getting off a fast one-liner, often at his own expense, but his good-looking New York-bred Tendencur needs to be taken seriously in the Run for the Roses.
Lenny's Place: Kentucky Derby Edition
Lenny Shulman gives his thoughts on the top 20 contenders, interviews Mark Casse about Danzig Moon, and reveals his favorite choice of chewing gum. Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Stallions watch video
Thunder Gulch's Kentucky Derby Race Sequence
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Thunder Gulch's 1995 Kentucky Derby win, see where each horse was at several crucial points of the race with our interactive slideshow.
Kentucky Derby: Kiaran McLaughlin on Frosted
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin talks about the arrival of Kentucky Derby contender Frosted April 29. watch video
Kentucky Derby: Kiaran McLaughlin on Frosted
Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin talks about the arrival of Kentucky Derby contender Frosted April 29.
Perry Martin: Observations of a Breeder Pt. 1
When my wife, Denise, and I decided to get into the horse racing business as owners, we used the same approach taken when entering a cold swimming pool. First, we stuck in a big toe.
Perry Martin: Observations of a Breeder Pt. 3
Before concentrating on what sire I selected for Love the Chase, it's probably best to take a step back and look at the process I used to find him. Again, you have to look at the mare's bloodline first.
Perry Martin: Observations of a Breeder Pt. 2
As a breeder, how then do we stack the deck heavy? Female family inbreeding (FFI) offers a statistically significant improvement over other techniques for breeding champions.
Baffert: Everyone Has a Shot in the Derby
A lively exchange between Hall of Fame trainers Bob Baffert and D. Wayne Lukas energized the annual Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner April 28.
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