Flying Mohawk – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Flying Mohawk earned a Kentucky Derby berth finishing second in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, and the confirmed closer will make his first dirt start at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
Tiztastic – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Kentucky Derby Context for Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Tiztastic, who promises to bring a late kick to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
American Promise – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Virginia Derby romper American Promise will represent the legendary D. Wayne Lukas, a four-time Kentucky Derby winner, and the speedy colt promises to add to the Kentucky Derby pace.
Chunk of Gold - Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

After making his first two starts at Turfway Park, Chunk of Gold recorded consecutive runner-up finishes in the Risen Star S. (G2) and Louisiana Derby (G2) to guarantee himself a Kentucky Derby spot.
Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts feature
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for April 17, 2025

Thu Apr 17 2025Jason Beem

Jason talks about how to balance and respond to a bad day at the races.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Neoequos

Wed Apr 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Speed is a strong suit for Neoequos. But does he have the stamina to stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Citizen Bull – Kentucky Derby Context

Wed Apr 16 2025James Scully

Champion two-year-old male Citizen Bull did not turn in his best effort in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and is a candidate to rebound for six-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert at Churchill Downs.
Racing Roundtable: Early Horse of the Year debate, Kentucky Derby top 5, and Keeneland stakes

Wed Apr 16 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Racing Roundtable of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Vance Hanson conduct an early debate on potential Horse of the Year contenders following Thorpedo Anna's Apple Blossom (G1) victory, then look over Keeneland stakes action from the weekend, and give out their Kentucky Derby (G1) top five.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Render Judgment

Tue Apr 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Render Judgment’s pedigree suggests he’ll stay 1 1/4 miles without issue, but does the stretch-running colt have enough speed to win the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Madaket Road

Mon Apr 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Does Madaket Road have the requisite stamina to race 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree suggests classic distances might be a little longer than ideal.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Gosger

Mon Apr 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The final leg of the 2024-25 Road to the Kentucky Derby was the 1 1/16-mile Lexington (G3) at Keeneland, in which maiden winner Gosger successfully stepped up in class to win by two lengths.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Grande

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Grande qualified for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) via a strong runner-up finish in the 1 1/8-mile Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Flying Mohawk

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Can Flying Mohawk successfully switch from synthetic to dirt for the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree suggests it’s not a guarantee.