Kentucky Derby Wrap
Tom LaMarra recaps American Pharoah's victory in the 2015 Kentucky Derby. Includes footage from the race.
Keyword: Kentucky Derby
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KY Derby 2015: Red Carpet Montage
A montage of some of the celebrities on the Red Carpet for the 2015 Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Scene Setter
Kentucky Derby day scene setter with Claire Novak at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015.
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Kentucky Derby Scene Setter
Kentucky Derby day scene setter with Claire Novak at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015.
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Racing Voices: Holy Giacomoly!
It goes without saying that no one forgets attending their first Kentucky Derby (gr. I). However, every once in a while along comes a Derby story that is not only memorable but also unlikely to ever be surpassed.
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International Star Scratched from the Derby
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's International Star has been scratched from today's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). Several other horses owned by the Ramseys have been scratched from the May 2 Churchill card.
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Slideshow: Kentucky Derby Week 2015
Images from the week leading up to the 141st Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
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Judd to Narrate NBC Show Open for KY Derby
Actress Ashley Judd will be the voice of NBC's show open for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 2 at Churchill Downs.
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El Kabeir Scratched From Kentucky Derby
Justin Zayat of Zayat Stables has confirmed multiple graded stakes winner El Kabeir will not run in the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Oaks Scene Setter
Claire Novak sets the Churchill Downs scene with updates on the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on May 1, 2015.
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Live Chat - Friday, May 1 at NOON EDT
The transcript for the live chat is now available.
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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.
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KY Derby: American Pharoah Gallops Oaks Day
KY Derby: American Pharoah Gallops Oaks Day
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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).
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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.
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Churchill Looking for Derby, Oaks Numbers
Churchill Downs' John Asher says weather, advance ticket sales bode well.
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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."
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Unlocking Winners: Kentucky Derby 141 Picks
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
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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.
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Congressmen: Repeal Interstate Simulcast Law
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.
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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.
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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.
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That Handicapping Show: Kentucky Derby
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Kentucky Derby. Who are your picks?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KY Derby: Dallas Stewart on Tale of Verve
Trainer Dallas Stewart discusses his confidence in late Kentucky Derby entrant Tale of Verve.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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Kentucky Derby: A Bath for Upstart
Kentucky Derby contender Upstart on April 29, after going to the track for the first time.
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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.
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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.
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KY Derby: Rick Violette Talks about Upstart
Trainer Rick Violette talks about Upstart and his prospects for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
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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.
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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.
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KY Derby: Dortmund Frisky in Paddock Visit
Kentucky Derby contender Dortmund, schooling in Churchill Downs paddock April 29.
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KY Derby: Rick Violette Talks about Upstart
Trainer Rick Violette talks about Upstart and his prospects for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Kentucky Derby: A Bath for Upstart
Kentucky Derby contender Upstart on April 29, after going to the track for the first time.
