The Name Game: The thread connecting all 20 Kentucky Derby contenders

Thu Apr 29 2021Andrew Brown

Like a Helium balloon, the Essential Quality it takes to contest the Kentucky Derby has once again risen to the top.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 29, 2021

Thu Apr 29 2021Jason Beem

We're talking all about this year's Kentucky Derby field as Jason welcomes Jeremy Balan and Jessica Paquette to join him to go through the 20 contenders for this year's Run for the Roses.
Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Kendrick Carmouche

Thu Apr 29 2021J. Keeler Johnson

The wait is over. Some 21 years after his first race, the 37-year-old from Louisiana will make his Kentucky Derby debut.
Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: John Velazquez

Thu Apr 29 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Across the history of the Kentucky Derby, only 11 jockeys have ever won on three or more occasions. Meet the latest.
Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Javier Castellano

Thu Apr 29 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Ask a handful of racing fans to name the most dominant North American jockeys of the 2010s. The majority will single out Javier Castellano.

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Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Drayden Van Dyke

Thu Apr 29 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Riding in the Kentucky Derby represents something of a homecoming for Drayden Van Dyke.
Which 2021 Kentucky Derby horse should you bet?

Wed Apr 28 2021Ashley Anderson

If you still need help narrowing down the 2021 Kentucky Derby field, we have the perfect solution with our latest personality quiz!
Ranking the major Kentucky Derby preps of 2021

Wed Apr 28 2021J. Keeler Johnson

For this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1), a record eight top-tier prep races were contested. Let’s look back at final round of preps and rank their apparent impact on the 2021 Kentucky Derby field.
Kentucky Derby undercard plays for turf racing on May 1

Wed Apr 28 2021John Mucciolo

In a previous piece I tabbed horses in the trio of graded stakes races on the dirt at Churchill Downs on Saturday, and this one focuses on the three grassy features on the Kentucky Derby undercard.
Kentucky Derby Betting Guide 147

Wed Apr 28 2021

The Kentucky Derby Betting Guide has been produced annually since 2017. Players enjoy the Tipsheets from our authoritative handicappers whom provide tickets and top picks to watch in the paddock. From Brisnet, the At a Glance report from the previous full spring meet allows players to enter the meet early with informed stats on hot jockeys, trainers and track biases.
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 28

Wed Apr 28 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Wednesday at Churchill Downs, Indiana Grand, and Oaklawn Park, along with a potential single for Churchill’s $9,253 Pick 6 carryover.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 28, 2021

Wed Apr 28 2021Jason Beem

We're all about the Kentucky Oaks on today's show as Jason discusses the big Friday card at Churchill Downs. Jason Blewitt of West Point Thoroughbreds also joins the show to talk about his gig at West Point and he and Jason Beem discuss the entire field for the Kentucky Oaks.