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Smith Remembers Classics Past, Excited for Record-Extending 29th Kentucky Derby Start In 1984, 17-year-old jockey Mike Smith was given a leg up on Loblolly Stable’s 3-year-old colt Pine Circle by future Hall of Fame trainer Sh...
Finding Gleði: Joy, Healing, and New Beginnings for Nash and Reggie Gleði is an Icelandic word that means joy or happiness. Gleði Farm is the name of Dana Fletcher’s small farm in Edgefield County, S.C., wher...
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'All I've Ever Wanted to Do': Trainer Riley Mott's Passion Paved Path to Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Riley Mott has a pair of 3-year-olds on target for the 2026 Kentucky Derby in Wood Memorial Stakes winner Alb...
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A Day in the Life of a Kentucky Derby Horse The Churchill Downs backside comes to life a few weeks before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. While horses are stabled the...
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Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Roxelana Stakes | Kentucky Derby A well-matched field of eight fillies and mares will jaunt six panels on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s opening day feature, the $20...
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Speed vs. Stamina for a Kentucky Derby winner | Kentucky Derby A balance of speed and stamina in pedigrees is an important component for a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner.
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Tales from the Crib: Meaning | Kentucky Derby “Meaning as a foal was as straightforward as they come, low maintenance and smart. The best ones always are."
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Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers – Hansel (1991) | Kentucky Derby Though Hansel did not earn roses in his turn under the Twin Spires, Hansel was able to make hay of his three-year-old season with other key...
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Churchill Downs Unveils New and Expanded Brand Partnerships Further Elevating the Fan Journey at the 152nd 'Run for the Roses®' | Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs Racetrack ("Churchill Downs") today announced a dynamic lineup of onsite activations taking place at the 152nd Kentucky Derb...
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Answers to Five Questions You Were Afraid to Ask About Horse Racing So, you’re into horse racing but don’t yet have a clue to what’s going on? No sweat, we’ve all been there! Between the dozens of tracks, the...
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Take A Breath the Top Pick in Royal Heroine Stakes Saturday’s Royal Heroine Stakes at Santa Anita Park, for older fillies and mares going a mile on the turf at Santa Anita, drew a balanced an...
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Jockey Torres Relishes First Kentucky Derby Opportunity, Recalls Emotional 2024 Preakness Win Jockey Jaime Torres, 27, is on track to have his first ride in the Kentucky Derby May 2 at Churchill Downs with Virginia Derby Presented by...
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Notable Celebrity Horse Owners in the Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby is an event for the stars – both equine and human. Making it to the race is a dream of horse owners from all walks of lif...
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Mary Davis Keim's run of "beginner's luck" extended into the spring of 1965 | Kentucky Derby A three-year-old female Thoroughbred wins the Kentucky Oaks (G1) every year, while three have pulled off victories in the Kentucky Derby (G1...
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: Several taking historically less likely path | Kentucky Derby There was a time when it was believed a horse couldn’t win the Kentucky Derby (G1) without having raced as a two-year-old.
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Byron King's Derby Dozen for April 23 BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his weekly Derby Dozen for 2026, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Pre...
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Nine Everyday American Essentials Older Than the Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is the longest continuously held sporting event in America, with this year marking its 152n...
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Tips and Trends to Help You Win at Churchill Downs, Derby Week and Beyond The Churchill Downs spring/summer meet is ready to roll starting on opening day, Saturday, April 25. The meet is sure to be one of horse rac...
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Bargain Hunting: A Big Auction Price is Rarely Predictive of Kentucky Derby Success Horse racing is often referred to as “The Sport of Kings,” creating the impression that only those with incredible wealth can participate …...
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Kentucky Derby Power Rankings Point to Renegade as the Horse to Beat Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing A...
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Kentucky Derby Fashion: What Makes Derby Week Iconic Explore the history, hats, and timeless style that make Kentucky Derby fashion iconic during Derby Week at Churchill Downs.
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Derby Week: What to Expect Each Day at Churchill Downs Explore Derby Week at Churchill Downs, from Opening Day to Kentucky Derby 152 and the Run for the Roses. See what to expect each day.
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