Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Verifying

Wed Apr 19 2023J. Keeler Johnson

There are many well-bred horses slated to start in the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), but few—if any—can boast as blueblood a pedigree as Blue Grass (G1) runner-up Verifying.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: First Mission

Wed Apr 19 2023J. Keeler Johnson

The Road to the Kentucky Derby wrapped up with the 1 1/16-mile Lexington (G3) at Keeneland, in which the beautifully bred First Mission battled up the inside to score a tenacious victory.
The impact of the new Road to the Kentucky Derby points system

Thu Apr 13 2023Alastair Bull

Four consistent horses that in previous years would not have made the Kentucky Derby field are set to make it this year under the new points system that rewards those which run more often in prep races.
Tipsheet: 2023 Lexington Stakes

Thu Apr 13 2023John Mucciolo

An intriguing and well-matched field of 11 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Keeneland main surface in Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington Stakes (G3).
Kentucky Derby Report – Thrilling conclusion to major qualifiers

Thu Apr 13 2023James Scully

The Blue Grass (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1), and Wood Memorial (G2) concluded the eight major qualifiers in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, each race awarding points on a 100-40-30-20-10 basis to the top five finishers, and a 20-horse field has taken shape for Churchill Downs on May 6.
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Lexington Stakes

Thu Apr 13 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Meet the horses running in the 2023 Lexington (G3) over 1 1/16 miles at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Swimming in the pools of Kentucky Derby betting enthusiasm

Tue Apr 11 2023James Scully

Betting handle reveals the enthusiasm for the Kentucky Derby (G1). Contested annually on the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby serves as the standard-bearer for the North America Thoroughbred racing industry.
MC Hammer, Bacharach & Steinbrenner: Kentucky Derby celebrities are uniquely fans and participants

Tue Apr 11 2023Vance Hanson

However, what differentiates the Derby from, say, the Super Bowl or Wimbledon, is that not only can well-known personalities come to Churchill Downs to watch the big race, but they also have an opportunity, however small the chances, to actually participate in it.
Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Derma Sotogake

Mon Apr 10 2023Kellie Reilly

Derma Sotogake rates as Japan’s leading Kentucky Derby (G1) contender after his front-running coup on Dubai World Cup night.
Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Continuar

Mon Apr 10 2023Kellie Reilly

Having lost all three match-ups with leading Japanese contender Derma Sotogake, is there a case for Continuar to turn the tables in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Lord Miles

Mon Apr 10 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Few bettors expected Lord Miles to win the Wood Memorial (G2), but the pace-tracking colt defied expectations to prevail by a nose at 59-1, stamping his ticket to the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Mattress Mack: A colorful gallery of big bet action

Sat Apr 08 2023Alastair Bull

There are few more colorful people in the United States than Houston Furniture store tycoon "Mattress Mack". Successful businessman, he's also a unique figure in Thoroughbred racing.
Handicappers Debate: 2023 Blue Grass at Keeneland

Fri Apr 07 2023TwinSpires Staff

This week’s debate features a major qualifier in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, as handicappers Ashley Anderson and James Scully offer differing opinions on Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland.