STUDY: Is the average age of Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys rising?

Sun Apr 27 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Anecdotally, it appears the average age of Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys has increased over the past 100 years. Does this hold up under closer scrutiny?
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2025 Kentucky Derby post position draw with LIVE handicapping commentary

Sat Apr 26 2025TwinSpires Staff

Join our expert panel as they comment on the contenders post positions prior, after, and during the draw, and so much more!
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [April 26-27]

Sat Apr 26 2025TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
How to Calculate Fair Odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby

Fri Apr 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Calculating a fair odds line for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is a multi-step process, but it helps determine which horse(s) to bet and is worth the effort.
Growth in Kentucky Derby Day betting virtually unabated in its modern history

Fri Apr 25 2025Vance Hanson

Growth in Kentucky Derby Day is not up for debate. Betting virtually is firmly a part of modern history.
Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for April 24, 2025

Thu Apr 24 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses 'wise guy' and 'narrative' horses that might get bet in this year's Kentucky Derby.
The Official EARLY 2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide

Thu Apr 24 2025TwinSpires Staff

The EARLY 2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide focuses on getting to know the contenders probable to enter the Kentucky Derby.
Render Judgment – Kentucky Derby Context

Wed Apr 23 2025James Scully

Runner-up in the Virginia Derby, Render Judgement will face a tall challenge if he makes the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field.
Racing Roundtable: Easter weekend review and appealing longshots for the Kentucky Derby, Oaks

Wed Apr 23 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Racing Roundtable of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Vance Hanson congregate to go over what caught their eye over the weekend in racing, but mostly to look ahead to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).
STUDY: How many prep races are ideal for Kentucky Derby horses?

Tue Apr 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

How many prep races are ideal to prepare a horse for victory in the Kentucky Derby? Let’s crunch the numbers and find out.
Built - Kentucky Derby Context

Tue Apr 22 2025James Scully

Built established himself as a promising prospect over the winter, recording a pair of commendable stakes efforts at Fair Grounds, but his last two performances raise doubts about his affinity for the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby distance.
Rodriguez – Kentucky Derby Context

Tue Apr 22 2025James Scully

After placing in his first two stakes, Rodriguez shipped east to record a convincing win in the Wood Memorial (G2)—the speedy colt figures to add speed to the Kentucky Derby for six-time winner Bob Baffert.
Luxor Café – Kentucky Derby Context

Tue Apr 22 2025James Scully

A winner of four straight, Luxor Cafe qualified for the Kentucky Derby via the Japan Road and the late runner will bring a strong turn of foot to his first international appearance at Churchill Downs.