2022 Kentucky Derby News & Notes

Wed Apr 27 2022TwinSpires Staff

The Kentucky Derby news & notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! Stay up to date with all relevant Derby information!
Brisnet Speed Rating report for 2022 Kentucky Derby

Tue Apr 26 2022James Scully

Analyst James Scully uses Brisnet Speed ratings to handicap the Kentucky Derby. Triple-digit Speed ratings have been a common trait for Kentucky Derby winners.
Racing Roundtable: Older females and the Kentucky Derby

Tue Apr 26 2022TwinSpires Staff

TwinSpires.com editors James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson review the action that was and look ahead at what will be in this week's Racing Roundtable.
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: April 25, 2022

Mon Apr 25 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Less than two weeks remain until the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) take place at Churchill Downs.
Un Ojo: Kentucky Derby contender profile

Mon Apr 25 2022James Scully

Un Ojo sprung a 75-1 upset in February’s Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park to earn a Kentucky Derby berth, and the late-running dark bay will try to rebound from a troubled trip in the Arkansas Derby (G1).
Brisnet Late Pace Rating report for 2022 Kentucky Derby

Sun Apr 24 2022James Scully

A handicapping tool for the Kentucky Derby, Brisnet Late Pace ratings measure how fast a horse ran from the second call of a race to the wire.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Pioneer of Medina

Sun Apr 24 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Fourth in the Risen Star S. (G2) and third in the Louisiana Derby (G2), Pioneer of Medina is coming to hand just in time to take a tilt at the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: In Due Time

Sun Apr 24 2022J. Keeler Johnson

In Due Time placed second in the Fountain of Youth S. (G2) and third in the Lexington S. (G3) to earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) starting gate.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Ethereal Road

Sun Apr 24 2022J. Keeler Johnson

So far, Ethereal Road has shown promise as a dirt horse, hitting the board in the Rebel S. (G2) and Lexington S. (G3) to qualify for the Kentucky Derby. But might he actually be a turf horse at heart?
Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Summer Is Tomorrow

Thu Apr 21 2022Kellie Reilly

UAE Derby (G2) runner-up Summer Is Tomorrow figures to make an impact on the Kentucky Derby pace scenario, but can the Dubai shipper stick around for the finish?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Happy Jack

Thu Apr 21 2022J. Keeler Johnson

From a pedigree perspective, there’s little to dislike about the Kentucky Derby (G1) chances of Happy Jack.
Catching The Eye: Turnerloose ahead of The Kentucky Oaks

Thu Apr 21 2022Kevin Kilroy

Analyst Kevin Kilroy takes a look at Turnerloose ahead of The Kentucky Oaks.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Barber Road

Thu Apr 21 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Barber Road has the pedigree to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1). But is he bred to peak on the first Saturday in May?