2026 Kentucky Derby News and Notes

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Kentucky Derby Features

• Race for the Crown Episode Recaps
  • Race for the Crown episode 1 recap: The Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports
  • Race for the Crown episode 2 recap: The Road to the Derby - Part 1
• Tall Tales of the Kentucky Derby
  • Tall Tales of the Track – Two Necks and a Couple of Brothers
  • Tall Tales of the Track – A Case of Mistaken Identity?
  • Tall Tales of the Track: Honoring the Memory of a Rider Long Gone
  • Tall Tales of the Track: A Stinging Inspiration for Success
  • Tall Tales of the Track – Under Fire
  • Tall Tales of the Track: Honoring the Memory of a Rider Long Gone
  • Tall Tales of the Track – Not Just Any Buggy Horse
  • Tall Tales of the Track – Faith Fulfilled on Derby Day
  • Tall Tales of the Track: A Stinging Inspiration for Success
  • Tall Tales of the Track: Whose Horse Is He Anyway?
  • Tall Tales of the Track: A Tale of Two Clydes
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: ‘The Truck Horse’ Does Good
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: Nellie the First
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Cursed Classic Contest
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: Taking a (Long) Shot at Roses
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Question of Calks
  • Bets, Brawls and Beefs at the 1911 Kentucky Derby
  • Tall Tales of the Track: Splish, Splash
  • Tall Tales of the Track: The Ups and Downs of Tango Shandy
  • Tall Tales of the Track: When Fortune Smiled on Johnny
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Memorable Absence
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Man of Firsts
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: Bets, Brawls, and Beefs at the 1911 Derby
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: One Winner, Two Sires?
  • Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: One Horse, Two Women, and a Derby for the Show Me State
  • Tall Tales of the Track: Donau Doesn’t Play
• The Heart that Wears the Crown
  • The Heart that Wears the Crown: Omaha
  • The Heart that Wears the Crown: Gallant Fox
  • The Heart That Wears the Crown: Sir Barton
  • The Heart that Wears the Crown: Secretariat
  • The Heart That Wears the Crown: Seattle Slew
  • The Heart that Wears the Crown: Affirmed
• Faded Glory
  • Faded Glory: Forgotten Winners of the Kentucky Derby (Venetian Way, 1960)
  • Faded Glory: Forgotten Winners of the Kentucky Derby (Dark Star, 1953)
  • Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Jet Pilot, 1947)
  • Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Omar Khayyam, 1917)
  • Faded Glory: The Kentucky Derby’s Forgotten Winners (Ben Ali, 1886)
  • Faded Glory: The Kentucky Derby’s Forgotten Winners (Spokane, 1889)
  • Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Worth, 1912)
  • Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Dust Commander, 1970)
• Lists and Top 10s
  • Top 10 fastest Kentucky Derby times in history
  • Top 10 best racehorses of all time
  • Top 10 Biggest Horse Races In The World
  • The 10 best Kentucky Derby winners of all time
  • Top 10 Most Successful Trainers in Kentucky Derby History
  • 10 Top Winning Kentucky Derby Jockeys of All Time
  • The biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history
  • Kentucky Derby scratches that changed history
  • Top trainers on Road to Kentucky Derby and their past Derby history
• Studies
  • STUDY: Is the Kentucky Derby's Apollo Curse a negative or positive?
  • STUDY: How many prep races are ideal fora Kentucky Derby horses?
  • STUDY: Is the average age of Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys rising?
  • STUDY: Consolidation of sire lines among leading Thoroughbred stallions
  • STUDY: Does jockey experience influence win rates and earnings?
  • STUDY: How Thoroughbred sire line success rates vary by racing surface
  • Which Kentucky Derby winners had the best careers after the race?
• Prep Race Analysis
  • Does a Recent Prep Race Win Guarantee Kentucky Derby Success?
    Which prep races have produced the most Kentucky Derby winners?
  • Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Wood Memorial?
  • Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Blue Grass?
  • Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Louisiana Derby?
  • Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Risen Star?
  • Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Holy Bull?
  • Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Fountain of Youth?
• Betting and Handicapping
  • NEW: A quick guide on how to build your own Horse Racing Parlay using the TwinSpires App
  • Japan's ascent in international horse racing: World rankings tell the tale
  • The Most Predictive Horse Racing Metrics: What Actually Moves the Odds
  • Best Way for Beginners to Bet $10 on the Kentucky Derby
  • Synthetic vs. turf vs. dirt: How surface transitions affect horse racing
  • How to Calculate Fair Odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby
  • Horse racing betting: What is a bridge jumper?
  • How weather conditions affect horse racing: rain, wind, and extreme temperatures
  • 10 horses to watch in the final top-tier Kentucky Derby preps
  • How old can a Thoroughbred horse jockey be? Success stories after age 50
  • Mucciolo’s Top 5 Horse Betting Strategies for 2025
  • How to pick the winner of a horse race: Step-by-step guide
  • Beginner’s guide: How to read horse racing form lines
  • Is the Kentucky Oaks more predictable than the Kentucky Derby?
  • Horse racing data analytics: What data matters most for betting?
  • When a speed horse is dominant, a closer can finish second
  • Mucciolo’s Top 5 Betting Strategies for 2024
  • How betting longshots exiting deep races can reap rewards
  • If a race is wide open, don’t dismiss out-of-state shippers
  • Second off layoff angle is powerful in Kentucky Derby preps
  • When a horse suddenly improves, is it a new normal?
  • Can Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Predict the Kentucky Derby winner?
  • What is the Kentucky Oaks/Derby Double?
  • How long are the three Triple Crown races?
  • Betting Strategy: Identifying lucrative multi-race sequences
  • Identifying versatile sires can lead to lucrative payoffs
  • Subtle class drops between tracks can yield winning bets
  • When well-bred horses debut, wait for the right time to bet
  • When turf turns soft, look for longshot speed horses
  • When a horse specifically targets a race, take notice
  • How field sizes can affect win percentages
  • Like father, like son doesn’t always apply in horse racing
  • When juveniles finish slowly in sprints, be careful betting them in routes
  • Catch lucrative payoffs betting up-and-coming trainers
  • Hot jockey-trainer duos can generate lofty win percentages
  • When a meet starts, top trainers can win races in bunches
  • Stakes histories can identify strong or vulnerable favorites
  • Why forgiving a disappointing second start can reap rewards
  • 28-1 longshot reiterates the power of changing distances
  • What is a non-wagering event in horse racing?
  • Longstanding track biases must be considered in handicapping
  • The Science of Horse Racing: Understanding the Equine Mind
  • The Science of Horse Racing: When Is Pedigree Useful?
  • The Science of Horse Racing: Bits
• Previous Trackside All Access Coverage
  • 2025 Kentucky Derby Trackside Coverage: Expert picks, odds, and all-access coverage
  • Trackside: 2024 Louisiana Derby Weekend at Fair Grounds [VIDEO]
  • Trackside: 2024 Risen Star Week at Fair Grounds [VIDEO]
• Business
  • Kentucky Derby 2023 Purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
  • Kentucky Derby 2023 Purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn
  • Kentucky Derby 2022 Purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
  • Horses: $122 Billion annually to the US Economy
  • How has the winning time of the Kentucky Derby changed over time?
  • The impact of the new Road to the Kentucky Derby points system
  • Swimming in the pools of Kentucky Derby betting enthusiasm
  • Evolving prize money helps drive horse racing’s economics
  • The Culinary Spectacle of the Kentucky Derby: A Feast of Tradition and Excitement
  • Lucrative exactas reiterate the power of Grade 1-to-maiden class drop
• Celebrities and Ownership
  • Becoming Involved: Ownership and investment in racehorses
  • MC Hammer, Bacharach & Steinbrenner: Kentucky Derby celebrities are uniquely fans and participants
  • Mattress Mack: A colorful gallery of big bet action
  • Becoming Involved: Ownership and Investment in Racehorses
• Historical and Records
  • Yes, She Can: Female Jockey Representation in America's Elite Races
  • 2025 Kentucky Derby purse: How much prize money will the winning owner and trainer earn
  • A Glass Full of Memories: A History of the Derby's Iconic Mint Julep Glasses
  • Kentucky Derby: 4 stories of ordinary bettors winning big
  • 2025 Kentucky Derby Purse: How Much Prize Money the Winning Jockey Will Earn
  • Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers: Cryptoclearance (1987)
  • Horse Racing History: The Biggest Bets Ever Placed
  • Not Always the First Saturday in May: The Kentucky Derby’s Changing Calendar
  • She Was the First: Mary Hirsch, No Sir, and the 1937 Kentucky Derby
  • Coming to You Live: A History of Broadcasting the Kentucky Derby
  • Post Positions That Produced The Most & Fewest Kentucky Derby Winners
  • Commander Compton shows how strong a horse’s surface preferences can be
  • 150 years of Kentucky Derby winners: 1875-1924
  • 150 years of Kentucky Derby Winners: 1925-1974
  • 150 years of Kentucky Derby winners: 1975-2023
  • Catching up with champions: Second careers for two fan favorites
  • The Big Payoff: Donerail’s Derby
  • Growth in Kentucky Derby Day betting virtually unabated in its modern history
  • Kentucky Derby dynasties: Visualizing today's most successful bloodlines
  • A Clean Start: The Evolution of the Kentucky Derby Starting Gate
  • A Classic Connection: How Derby horses fare in the Breeders' Cup Classic
  • The 2023 Breeders' Cup Content Hub
  • Who was the biggest underdog ever to win the Kentucky Derby?
  • Kentucky Derby race length and distance: how long is the race?
  • How has the winning time of the Kentucky Derby changed over time?
  • Kentucky Derby Flashback: 2012 I'll Have Another [VIDEO]
  • Kentucky Derby Flashback: 1992 with Lil E Tee [VIDEO]
  • How Matt Winn Saved Kentucky Racing with Those Paris Machines
  • Kentucky Derby glory a longshot for major juvenile winners
  • The Churchill Downs match still in doubt after a century
  • Five of the biggest shocks in Kentucky Derby history
  • Trying for Lilies and Roses: Fillies Who Ran in the Kentucky Derby and Won the Kentucky Oaks
  • Finding Kentucky Derby Horses in Hidden Places
  • At Long Last: Perseverance Pays Off at the Kentucky Derby

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2025 Kentucky Derby News

• Five Two-Year-Olds to Watch on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby
• Horse Racing this Weekend
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 13-14]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Oct. 4, 2025]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Dec. 6, 2025]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Dec. 19, 2025]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Jan. 3, 2026]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Jan. 16, 2026]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Jan. 31]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb. 6-7]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 15]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb. 20]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 28]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Mar. 6]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 13]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 21]
  • Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 27]
    Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [April 11, 2026]
• Horses to Watch
  • Horses to follow in 2026: The Padre
  • Horses to follow in 2026: Plutarch
  • Horses to follow in 2026: Fully Subscribed
  • Horses to follow in 2026: Nanda Dea
• International Horse Profiles
  • Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Wonder Dean
  • Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Danon Bourbon
  • Horses to follow in 2026: Nanda Dea
  • International Horse Profile: Brussels
  • International Horse Profile: Mission Central
  • International Horse Profile: Havana Anna
  • International Horse Profile: Military Code
  • International Horse Profile: Aspect Island
  • International Horse Profile: Precise
  • International Horse Profile: Balantina
  • International Horse Profile: Pacific Mission
  • International Horse Profile: Switch in Love

Kentucky Derby Future Wager

• How to bet 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1
• Ted Noffey, Into Mischief loom large in KDFW Pool 2 and Sire Future Wager
• Hanson, Scully handicap Pool 2 of 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager
• Ted Noffey closes at 7-1 in KDFW Pool 2; Into Mischief 9-2 in Sire Future
• Field, morning-line odds for KDFW Pool 3 [Jan. 16-18, 2026]
• Hanson, Scully handicap Pool 3 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
• Ted Noffey 6-1, All Others 7-2 in KDFW Pool 3
• Paladin heads Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4
• Kevin Kerstein's picks for Feb 13 at KY Derby Future Wager
• KDFW Pool 4: Paladin closes as individual favorite at 9-1
• Paladin heads KDFW Pool 5, Zany favored in Oaks Future
• Hanson, Scully handicap Pool 5 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager, Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
• KDFW Pool 5: Paladin, Chief Wallabee close as overall 8-1 favorites; Zany 4-1 in KOFW
• Renegade 4-1 ML choice in Pool 6 of KDFW

Road to the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby - May 2, 2026 - Winner: TBD

Kentucky Oaks - May 1, 2026 - Winner: TBD

Lexington - April 11, 2026 - Winner: Trendsetter

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Lexington Stakes
• Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Trendsetter
• Tipsheet: The 2026 Lexington Stakes

Blue Grass - April 4, 2026 - Winner: Further Ado 

• Tipsheet: 2026 Blue Grass Stakes
• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Blue Grass Stakes
• LIVE Blue Grass Stakes 2026: Picks, odds, entries, and results

Santa Anita Derby - April 4, 2026 - Winner: So Happy

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Santa Anita Derby
• Tipsheet: 2026 Santa Anita Derby
• LIVE Santa Anita Derby 2026: entries, picks, odds, betting tips, and more

Wood Memorial - April 4, 2026 - Winner: Albus

• Tipsheet: 2026 Wood Memorial Stakes
• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Wood Memorial Stakes
• LIVE Wood Memorial 2026: odds, entries, post times, results, and picks

Florida Derby - March 28, 2026 - Winner: Commandment

• Tipsheet: 2026 Florida Derby
• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Florida Derby
• LIVE Florida Derby 2026 picks, odds, post time, & entries
• Late Pick 5 Preview: How to Bet Gulfstream Saturday [VIDEO]
• Spot Plays for 2026 Florida Derby Day at Gulfstream Park

Arkansas Derby - March 28, 2026 - Winner: Renegade

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Arkansas Derby
• Tipsheet: 2026 Arkansas Derby
• LIVE Arkansas Derby 2026 odds, picks, post time, horses & race coverage
• Spot Plays for 2026 Arkansas Derby Day at Oaklawn Park

Jeff Ruby Steaks - March 21, 2026 - Winner: Fulleffort

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Jeff Ruby Steaks
• Tipsheet: 2026 Jeff Ruby Steaks
• Late Pick 5 Preview: Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park Betting Strategy [VIDEO]
• LIVE Jeff Ruby Steaks 2026 at Turfway Park: picks, odds, entries & best bets

Louisiana Derby - March 21, 2026 - Winner: Emerging Market

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Louisiana Derby
• Spot Plays for 2026 Louisiana Derby Day at Fair Grounds
• Tipsheet: 2026 Louisiana Derby
• 2026 Louisiana Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report
• Late Pick 5 Preview: Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park Betting Strategy [VIDEO]
• LIVE Louisiana Derby 2026: Expert Top Picks and Live Results as Kentucky Derby Points Hang in the Balance

Virginia Derby - March 14, 2026 - Winner: Incredibolt

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Virginia Derby
• Tipsheet: 2026 Virginia Derby
• All Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Virginia Derby Weekend at Colonial Downs

Tampa Bay Derby - March 7, 2026 - Winner: The Puma

• Tipsheet: 2026 Tampa Bay Derby
• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Tampa Bay Derby

Rebel Stakes - March 1, 2026 - Winner: Class President

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Rebel Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 Rebel Stakes

San Felipe Stakes - February 28, 2026 - Winner: Pontente

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 San Felipe Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 San Felipe Stakes

Gotham Stakes - February 28, 2026 - Winner: Iron Honor

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Gotham Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 Gotham Stakes

Fountain of Youth - February 28, 2026 - Winner: Commandment

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Fountain of Youth
• Tipsheet: 2026 Fountain of Youth Stakes

John Battaglia Memorial - February 21, 2026 - Winner: Great White

• Tipsheet: 2026 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
• Meet the Contenders: 2026 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes

Sunland Derby - February 15, 2026 - Winner: Pavlovian

• Tipsheet: 2026 Sunland Park Derby

Risen Star - February 14, 2026 - Winner: Paladin

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Risen Star Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 Risen Star Stakes
• All-Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds
• Fair Grounds Spot Plays for Risen Star Day Feb. 14, 2026

Sam F. Davis - February 7, 2026 - Winner: Renegade

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes

Robert B. Lewis - February 7, 2026 - Winner: Plutarch

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 Robert B. Lewis

Withers - February 6, 2026 - Winner: Talk to Me Jimmy

• Tipsheet: 2026 Withers Stakes
• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Withers Stakes
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Southwest - February 6, 2026 - Winner: Silent Tactic

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Southwest Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 Southwest Stakes

Holy Bull - January 31, 2026 - Winner: Nearly

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Holy Bull Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 Holy Bull Stakes

Lecomte - January 17, 2026 - Winner: Golden Tempo

• Meet the Contenders: 2026 Lecomte Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2026 Lecomte Stakes

Jerome - January 3, 2026 - Winner: My World

• Meet the Contenders: Jerome Stakes 2026
• Tipsheet: 2026 Jerome Stakes

Smarty Jones - January 3, 2026 - Winner: Strategic Risk

• Meet the Contenders: Smarty Jones Stakes 2026
• Tipsheet: 2026 Smarty Jones Stakes

Gun Runner - December 20, 2025 - Winner: Chip Honcho

• Meet the Contenders: 2025 Gun Runner Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2025 Gun Runner Stakes

Springboard Mile - December 20, 2025 - Winner: Express Kid

• Meet the Contenders: 2025 Remington Springboard Mile
• Tipsheet: 2025 Springboard Mile Stakes

Los Alamitos Futurity - December 13, 2025 - Winner: Litmus Test

• Meet the Contenders: 2025 Los Alamitos Futurity
• Tipsheet: 2025 Los Alamitos Futurity

Remsen Stakes - December 6, 2025 - Winner: Paladin

• Meet the Contenders: 2025 Remsen Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2025 Remsen Stakes

Kentucky Jockey Club - November 29, 2025 - Winner: Further Ado

• Meet the Contender: 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club
• Tipsheet: The 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club Picks

Breeders' Cup Juvenile - October 31, 2025 - Winner: Ted Noffey

• Racing Roundtable: Recap of top performances, Breeders' Cup Look Ahead
• The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 25-26 [VIDEO]
• Meet the Contenders: Breeders' Cup Juvenile 2025
• LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and more
• Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
• How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
• Breeders' Cup bettors find valuable help from TwinSpires Analysts
• Racing Roundtable: Recapping 2025 Breeders' Cup

Street Sense - October 26, 2025 - Winner: Incredibolt

• Meet the Contenders: 2025 Street Sense
• Tipsheet: 2025 Street Sense Stakes

American Pharoah - October 4, 2025 - Winner: Intrepido

• Meet the Contenders: 2025 American Pharoah
• The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 2 [VIDEO]
• Tipsheet: 2025 American Pharoah Stakes
• LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes 2025: Odds, picks, entries, results and more

Breeders' Futurity - October 4, 2025 - Winner: Ted Noffey

• Meet the Contenders: 2025 Breeders' Futurity
• The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 2 [VIDEO]

Champagne - October 4, 2025 - Winner: Napoleon Solo

• Meet the Contenders: 2025 Champagne Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2025 Champagne Stakes
• Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Futurity
• The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 2 [VIDEO]
• LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes 2025: Odds, picks, entries, results and more

Iroquois - September 13, 2025 - Winner: Spice Runner

• The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Sept. 13 [VIDEO]
• Tipsheet: 2025 Iroquois Stakes
• Meet the Contenders: 2025 Iroquois Stakes
• LIVE Churchill Downs Races Today: Iroquois Stakes 2025 picks, odds entries, and more
• Racing Roundtable: Road to the Kentucky Derby, Oaks, and Breeders' Cup [VIDEO]

International News

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