Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Accelerize, Zat’s the One shine

Mon Mar 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Can Accelerize qualify to the Kentucky Derby? It’s not out of the question after the talented three-year-old stunned on debut at Tampa Bay Downs.
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Owen Almighty takes Tampa Bay Derby

Mon Mar 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 54 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 10, 2025

Mon Mar 10 2025Jason Beem

Jason looks back at this weekend's Tampa Bay Derby win for Owen Almighty and a common bond shared with their ownership group.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Owen Almighty

Sun Mar 09 2025J. Keeler Johnson

We know Owen Almighty has speed. But does he have the necessary stamina to win over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Disruptor lives up to his name

Mon Mar 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Is Disruptor ready to disrupt the Road to the Kentucky Derby? It’s possible after the chestnut colt delivered a fast maiden victory at Gulfstream Park last Saturday.
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Journalism, Sovereignty win returns

Mon Mar 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 61 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Mar. 3, 2025

Mon Mar 03 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses some of the Kentucky Derby prep winners but also some of the horses not to give up on just yet.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Flood Zone

Sun Mar 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Are one-turn miles destined to be Flood Zone’s strong suit, or can he shine racing 1 1/4 miles around two turns in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
LIVE Saturday Racing: Gulfstream, Santa Anita & Aqueduct

Sat Mar 01 2025TwinSpires Staff

Join us on the Road to the Kentucky Derby as we give you live updates on stakes races, including the Gotham, Fountain of Youth, and San Felipe.
LIVE Blog for Saturday Stakes Racing: picks, odds, results and more on the RTKD

Sat Mar 01 2025TwinSpires Staff

Join us on the Road to the Kentucky Derby as we give you live updates on stakes races, including the Gotham, Fountain of Youth, and San Felipe.
Tall Tales of the Track: A Tale of Two Clydes

Wed Feb 26 2025Jennifer Kelly

Once upon a time in the rolling hills of the Kentucky Bluegrass, a little chestnut horse was born. What he lacked in stature, he made up for in talent and heart, especially on rainy days. Named for his equally diminutive trainer, Clyde Van Dusen put on a big show on the first Saturday in May and did his big sire proud with his Kentucky Derby win.
STUDY: How Thoroughbred sire line success rates vary by racing surface

Tue Feb 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Do descendants of Northern Dancer, Mr. Prospector, and Bold Ruler exhibit surface preferences depending on which sire line they hail from? Let’s crunch some numbers and find out.
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Coal Battle strikes again

Mon Feb 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 68 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds: